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Cave · Greenbrier Valley

Lost World Caverns

A commercial show cave outside Lewisburg, entered by a long stairway into a single enormous chamber holding the 28-foot Snowy Chandelier stalactite. The accessible face of the Greenbrier Valley's karst, with wild-cave tours available for those who want mud and crawling.

28 ft · Snowy Chandelier120 ft · Below surface

Know before you go

  • Self-guided walking tour needs no experience
  • Four-hour wild cave tours require booking and a change of clothes
  • Cave temperature holds around 52°F year-round

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