If you’re looking for a fun and educational attraction to visit, look no further than DeSoto Caverns under an hour from Birmingham, Alabama. The caverns are a bucket-list destination for locals or travelers. DeSoto Caverns is a World Heritage Site, the largest accumulation of gemstone quality onyx in America, and they are the Most Historic Caverns in the America. But many people don’t know about the numerous unique above ground attractions that are educational and fun! So why not pick a destination with both fun and learning effortlessly combined! Here are just three of our favorite educational fun attractions at DeSoto Caverns.
1. Destiny Express
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Take a journey through our natural park while learning fun facts about our great state. During your ride, you’ll hear unique facts about our state, from tales about historic grounds you’re on to fun facts such as what Alabama’s State bird is! It’s great for families or groups who want an adventure together.
2. Gemstone Panning
This is one of the favorite attractions at DeSoto Caverns! How many attractions include a whole collection of souvenirs? Gemstone panning is a great experience that is fun for all ages! One piece of Alabama history many people do not know about is the Alabama gold rush. It was overshadowed by the California gold rush but had a significant boom within the goldmines of Goldville, Alabama. It is estimated that over $50 million dollars worth of gold was found during the 1820’s, 30’s and 40’s. DeSoto Caverns re-lives this unique piece of Alabama history through our panning for gemstones, which includes pyrite as a reminder of this shiny historic moment.
3. Lost Trail Maze
This is a great giant experience for people of all ages! Mazes are a fun way to improve your cognitive skills. They work like brain boosting exercises by making you think and reason while also sharpening memory! The cognitive skills that are improved by mazes can be compared to those found in an exercising process. It is a life size problem solving fun experience that sharpens your focus and your memory. And experiencing a maze at this magnitude makes the experience a remarkable fun journey for everyone! This attraction is also wonderful for couples, families, and groups to enjoy. For our overnight group experiences, we offer a package that includes a flashlight maze encounter that is consistently rated as a top experience for our overnight groups!
