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Marvel Cave reviews

Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Marvel Cave, a tour at Silver Dollar City.

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Posted: March 8, 2010

When visiting Silver Dollar City, a tour of Marvel Cave is always included with admission. These cave tours depart approximately every hour and last 60 minutes, with most of that time spent traversing nearly 600 stairs. A trained cave guide hosts the journey and provides visitors with anecdotes of historical or geological importance.

A cable train takes cave visitors up the half mile, 1070-foot climb back to the surface once the tour is complete.

For an extra charge, Silver Dollar City also offers a Lantern Light Tour where visitors can experience Marvel Cave the old fashioned way, without electricity. Guides dressed in period costume will provide historical facts and little known stories during the 90 minute extended tour, which is limited to 20 people a day.

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7 votes, so far

DO NOT MISS! The cave tour takes a day at Silver Dollar City to an entirely new level (so to speak) and we can't believe it is included in park admission. The Cathedral Room is one of the most awe-inspiring spaces I've ever seen. The "Christmas tree" during An Old Time Christmas is a memorable and inspired touch. - Tim Chatlos

A MUST SEE if you go to Silver Dollar City! I was not sure that I wanted to take the time to visit the Marvel Cave but I would have more disappointed if I did not take it in. - Steven Lee

An outstanding tour, well worth an hour of your time. There is a lot of walking, and some tight, narrow spots, so be prepared, and take the tour guide seriously when he or she explains what is going to take place on your journey. The cave is breathtakingly beautiful, meticulously maintained, and simply awe inspiring. Additionally, your tour guide is more than willing to answer questions and offer insights into the cave's history. This tour is a unique experience at a theme park, and something that should not be missed. - James Rao

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