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Forbidden Caverns Sevierville

Deep beneath the rolling hills of the Smoky Mountains lies Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, TN. Those looking for cave tours in Tennessee will be pleased to discover the fascinating history and formations of one of the most well known caverns in TN. Descend 200 feet into the world under neath the mountains and into one of the more unique attractions in Sevierville, TN.

Add Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, TN to your list of things to do in Sevierville today!

A Brief History of Forbidden Caverns Sevierville, TN

Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, TN boasts a long history in the region. Beginning with  the Cherokee who used these caverns in TN as a shelter during the winter, the inhabitants of East Tennessee have woven rich legend and lore around the cave. The Cherokee Legend of Princess Nutah. The Princess was trapped in the "hollow mountain of two streams" and eventually died. Angered, the gods closed the gates to the mountain forever.

From the early 1920's to the early 1940's, Forbidden Caverns held another secret - moonshine stills. Shiner took advantage of the these caverns in TN's isolation to hide their equipment and create moonshine under the hills of the Smokies.

In 1964, a group of business and men began the planning the vast undertaking of opening this natural attraction to the public. It took 3 years of excavation and development, but Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville finally opened in 1967 and has been hosting cave tours in Tennessee since.

The Natural Wonders of Forbidden Caverns Sevierville, TN

Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville, TN offers visitors a glimpse into the unique world that exists beneath the mountain peaks. These caverns in TN boast unique geological features as well as interesting animals found only in cave settings. Come discover what interesting creatures and features await in the darkness on these interesting cave tours in Tennessee. Make sure to bring your jacket as these caverns in Tennessee stay at a constant 58 degrees even in the heat of summer.

Visitors will find the largest wall of rare cave onyx or dripstones known to exist in the entire world at Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville. While the assortment of stalagmites glistening in the light might be tempting to touch, touching generally isn't allowed in the these caverns in TN as oil from human fingers may cause the ancient formations to stop growing.

There are plenty of creatures in Forbidden Caverns to make these cave tours in Tennessee quite interesting. Look above for American brown bats dangling between stalactites. Cave spiders, crickets, or frogs might cross your path as your twist through the caves passageways. By the streams, slippery salamanders might make an appearance.

Equally as breathtaking is the approach to Forbidden Caverns. Sevierville offers breathtaking views of the majestic LeConte range and English Mountain of the Smokies as well as the nostalgic appeal of quaint, primitive farm houses along this route.

Book Lodgings Near Forbidden Caverns in Sevierville

A stay in one of Cabins USA's Sevierville TN cabins affords guests with a location close to all the attractions as well as all the in-cabin amenities that make for a comfortable Smoky Mountain vacation. Come see why a cabin stay is the only way to visit the Smokies today!

Contact:

Forbidden Caverns Tennessee
455 Blowing Cave Rd.
Sevierville, TN 37876
865-453-5972
http://www.forbiddencavern.com

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