Lost World Caverns, Underground cave system in Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States.
Lost World Caverns contains extensive limestone formations with chambers reaching depths of 245 feet below ground, featuring stalactites and stalagmites throughout the passages.
The cave, discovered in 1942 by Virginia Polytechnic Institute, revealed prehistoric cave bear remains in 1967 and became a National Natural Landmark in 1973.
Musicians from Greenbrier East Band performed in the cave during a 1971 world record attempt when Bob Addis sat on the War Club stalagmite for 15 days.
The cave maintains a constant temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring visitors to bring appropriate clothing while exploring the half-mile loop of geological formations.
The musical group Sloppy Jane recorded their entire album Madison inside the cavern in 2021, utilizing the natural acoustics of the underground space.
Location: West Virginia
Phone: +13046456677
GPS coordinates: 37.83260,-80.44690
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
West Virginia combines natural areas with historic sites. The state features waterfalls, mountain peaks, caves and old railroad tracks. Visitors find national forests, historic battlefields and mineral springs. The region displays geological formations, abandoned mining towns and astronomical observatories.
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