Forbidden Caverns, Natural cave system in Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
The Forbidden Caverns extend across 800,000 square feet of underground passages, featuring natural chimneys, grottos, and underground streams flowing through limestone formations.
Native American tribes utilized the cave system during winter months before European settlers discovered it in the 1850s, later transforming it into a geological attraction.
The caverns played a significant role in Tennessee's history, serving as a shelter for indigenous populations and later becoming an educational center for geological studies.
The cave maintains a constant temperature of 58 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, with guided tours departing regularly between 10 AM and 5 PM from April through November.
Within the cave system, specialized lighting illuminates intricate formations of stalactites and stalagmites, revealing mineral deposits accumulated over thousands of years.
Location: Tennessee
Website: https://forbiddencavern.com
GPS coordinates: 35.90370,-83.34610
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:37
Tennessee contains natural areas and historical sites. The landscape includes caves, waterfalls, and lakes. Historical places feature plantations, Civil War sites, and Native American settlements. Parks display geological formations and natural habitats. Historical museums document life in the 19th century.
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