The Seven Wonders of the South

Discover the world-class, jaw-dropping sites that define our most stunning landscapes, from coasts to caves.|Story by Graham Averill

Wow Factor: The longest cave system in the world, with 390 miles of interconnected passages and rooms, named for its massive underground cathedrals.You'll Love If: You think head-lamps are cute.Explore It: The Violet City Lantern tour re-creates the cave's original guided tours from the mid-1800s on a lantern-lit walk ($15). nps.gov/maca
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Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky

Wow Factor: The longest cave system in the world, with 390 miles of interconnected passages and rooms, named for its massive underground cathedrals.

You'll Love If: You think head-lamps are cute.

Explore It: The Violet City Lantern tour re-creates the cave's original guided tours from the mid-1800s on a lantern-lit walk ($15). nps.gov/maca


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