DeSoto Caverns
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DeSoto Caverns are a series of geologic caves and a tourist attraction located near Childersburg, Alabama.
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, it is touted as "Alabama's Big Cave".
In addition in the caves, the park offers various other attractions, including The Lost Trail Maze, a three-quarter acre maze, panning for gemstones, wall climb, and amusement park style rides.
Several events and festials such as the Native American Dance and Crafts Festival and the Holiday Light and Water shows are held throughout the year.
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[edit] Cave Structure
The main room is twelve stories high, and larger than a football field. The caverns are noted for one of the largest accumulations of onyx-marble stalagmites and stalactites in the United States.LOLĂ
[edit] History
Hernando DeSoto and his Spanish expedition entered the Northern Alabama area in 1540. DeSoto spent five weeks with the Coosa Indians, a few miles west of the caverns. He was welcomed in a ceremony near the entrance to the caverns.
[edit] Park Hours
April-November 9am-5:30pm
November-March 9am-4:30pm
Open at 1pm Sundays
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