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SEASONAL. Deep beneath Humpback Mountain, nature has sculpted a veritable masterpiece in stone. Toiling many centuries, slowly moving ground water has been the primary artist for this creation of underground labyrinths. The water has dissolved an incredible series of passages and rooms, creating spectacular formations like the “Tobacco Leaves,” a formation that can be found when visiting the caverns.
Men discovered the cavern in the 1800s when they were intrigued by the mystery of fish swimming out of the mountain. Since then, extensive research has been done to acknowledge the folklore, geology, biology, and history of Linville Caverns. One can only marvel at the endless information this underground wonder has to offer.
Through the ages, nature has decorated this intriguing inner space with new deposits of minerals forming elegant shapes, multiple textures, and splashes of color. Visitors love taking photos of these beautiful formations, so don’t forget your camera!
Hours:
June 1–Labor Day: 9:00 am–6:00 pm
April, May, September, October: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
November and March: Daily, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
December–February: Weekends Only, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Closed: December–February, closed Monday–Friday. Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
All holidays are subject to change without notice.
Phone:
800-419-0540
Address:
19929 Highway 221 N; Marion
Web Site:
www.linvillecaverns.com
Directions:
- From Asheville: Merge onto I-240 E. Take the I-40 E exit on the left towards Statesville. Merge onto I-40 E. Take the US-221 exit, exit number 85, towards Marion and Rutherfordton. Turn left onto US-221. Stay on US-221N for about 18 miles. The caverns entrance will be on your left at the base of the mountain.
- From Boone: Head south on US-105. Stay on US-105. It will turn into US-221. Head south on US-221 for 14 miles. Pass through the Linville Falls community. The caverns entrance will be on your right.
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One Included Admission 
