One of the U.S.'s oldest show caves, continuously operating for 118 years.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| X | Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Cave open daily all year |
| Days of The Week Open: | Monday-Sunday, closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas |
| Site Hours: | 9a.m.-5p.m. (longer hours in summer) |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Varies for tours, park is free |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Low rates for organized school groups. Call for details. |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | 12-150 depending in time of year. |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Cave is not wheel chair accessible |
| Other Services Available: | Gemstone mining, cave exploring, underground classroom simulator, interpretive displays, horseback riding, 500 year old oak tree |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| X | Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| X | Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | ||||||
| X | List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | ||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
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| Services the site offers to educational groups: | |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | No |
| Annually recurring events: | |
| Site location: | 360 E State Road 64 |
| Organization administering the site: | Southern Indiana Recreation Corporation |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 217 Marengo, IN 47140 |
| Phone: | (812) 365-2705 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | marengocave@otherside.com |
| Web site: | http://www.marengocave.com |
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