(Blue Mounds, WI): Located in Blue Mounds, just a short drive from Madison, Cave of the Mounds offers a mesmerizing holiday event known as Light in the Cave. This celebration has become an annual tradition, drawing people from far and wide to experience the magic of the cave during the most wonderful time of the year!
Admission
Regular Admission (Ages 13+) tickets are $23.99. Child Admission (Ages 4-12) tickets are $14.99. Tot Admission (Ages 3 and under) tickets are Free.
Hours
This opportunity to see the lights will be on every cave tour the entire month of December. Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with the last cave entry at 4 PM.
Location
2980 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI
Cave of the Mounds
Cave of the Mounds, a National Natural Landmark and one of the Midwest’s most renowned show caves, is already a stunning attraction in its own right. With its otherworldly limestone formations, underground chambers, and subterranean wonders, it’s a fascinating natural treasure throughout the year.
Light in the Cave is a festive event that combines the cave’s natural beauty with thousands of holiday lights, creating an awe-inspiring and magical experience. The cave’s delicate stalactites and stalagmites glisten like icicles, while festive lights in various colors add a warm and welcoming glow to the underground landscape.
Visitors of all ages can take guided tours that lead them through the cave’s illuminated passageways, showcasing the natural formations that took millions of years to develop. Guides share fascinating insights into the geology, history, and ecology of the cave, adding an educational dimension to the experience.
