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Dunbar Cave State Park

A cave, lake, and trails inside a city park setting.

Location

Clarksville, TN

Why it’s worth the drive

The case for getting in the car.

There is something delightfully unexpected about a cave day this close to restaurants, coffee, and a Clarksville afternoon.

CostGrounds free; cave tours vary

Good for kidsYes

Settingmixed

Plan for1–3 hours

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