DeSoto Caverns
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HOMESCHOOL DAY:

April 22nd, May 7

Be Your Child’s Homeschooling Hero

Lead them into an educational experience they’ll never forget!

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 THere is no pause button on your child’s education

Homeschooling is hard work. Take control by stepping into a safe learning adventure that offers experienced guides, immersive wonder, and fun they’ll never forget.

 Take a break without missing a day

Homeschooling can be overwhelming, but your child’s education doesn’t have to suffer.

1. Free online preparation platform

We have the largest free online educational platform mapped to your child's grade and the state's curriculum which includes science and social studies topics for grades K-12. This is a great way to prepare for your visit and know how the caverns field trip will specifically speak to and broaden your child's educational experience!

2. Alabama’s top trusted field trip destination for over 40 years

As America’s Most Historic Caverns, we offer a truly unique learning environment where science and history come alive. We have been trusted by educators for over 40 years to deliver an immersive educational experience that draws school groups from throughout the southeast. Learn more about our historic caverns here.

3. Experienced guides that take the pressure of teaching off of you

Our certified guides will take you and your children on a journey that explores thousands of years of history right where it took place! And our expert team will explain the scientific processes involved in the creation of the caverns and its many unique formations. See more of our park offerings here. 

4. Save Money

On Homeschool Days, families receive our biggest discounts. See our pricing below.

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As a family run business

who has homeschooled,

we’re here for you.

1. Over 40 years of business providing educational adventures

2. More than 100,000 students served

3. Over 1,000 five star reviews

Be A Homeschool Hero While Saving $

We’re offering the deepest discounts to Homeschoolers and their children. Tickets may also be purchased either online here or at the gate on Homeschool days, simply tell our retail host on Homeschool Day that you are a homeschooling family and we will utilize the honor system and apply your discount.

Homeschool Adventure Package

$46.94

$24.98

1 Caverns Tour

Maze and Panning for Gemstones

Craft Artisan Demonstration

Strolling Entertainment

Save by adding your meal now
for $12.98

*Tickets must be redeemed on a Homeschool Day within 30 days or the value of the ticket applied towards another ticket within 60 days.

  • Children ages 3 & under are free admission into the park.
  • Homeschool All-Inclusive Package

    Most Popular Ticket

    $59.99

    $38.98

    1 Caverns Tour

    Over a dozen attractions

    Craft Artisan Demonstration

    Strolling Entertainment

    Save by adding your meal now
    for $12.98

    *Tickets must be redeemed on a Homeschool Day within 30 days or the value of the ticket applied towards another ticket within 60 days.

  • Children ages 3 & under are free admission into the park.
  • We used to require cover letters or other credentials, but we know that things have changed in the homeschooling world. And it’s not our job to make it harder for you to verify yours, it’s our job to host an incredible fun educational experience for your family.

    Click here to learn more about our park offerings including the park entertainment, caverns, and our many educational attractions.


     Homeschooling is hard, but on this day it doesn’t have to be!

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    Get started on the educational adventure your family deserves.

    1. Book your adventure for a Homeschool Day today!

    2. Check out our free online educational platform.

    3. Enjoy learning and exploring together, without the pressure of teaching!

    Uncover all that is waiting for you

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, all parking is free.

    Yes, we encourage the use of photography and video in the cave!

    No, we are a privately owned park that has stayed in the same family for over 100 years.

    Yes, they are. Our cave has a tunnel, making it accessible for you and your young ones.

    The following items are prohibited:

    • Outside food or drink (these items often have acidic or carbonated properties which erode the live formations inside our Caverns)
    • Cigarettes, cigars or chewing tobacco. Majestic Caverns is a tobacco free environment
    • Chewing gum

    Majestic Caverns reserves the right to prohibit additional items that may pose safety concerns for either the live Caverns or other guests. If you have an unlisted item you would like to bring into the cave that is not listed as approved, please contact us to request approval in advance and recognize that if approval is not given, the item may not be allowed into the caverns.

    • Magic Markers, spray paint, and aerosol cans
    • Knives or chains
    • Weapons
    • Chemical weapons, including mace or pepper spray
    • Fireworks
    • Alcohol or drugs
    • Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars or chewing tobacco. DeSoto Caverns is a tobacco free environment
    • Bicycles and similar items are not allowed inside the park for the safety of all of our guests
    • Flyers or handouts

    DeSoto Caverns reserves the right to prohibit anything that management decides may pose safety concerns for guests or the environment of our historical live Caverns.

    We are handicap accessible throught the Healing All Cathedral Room, which is the first room within our caverns and is accessible through a ramp. There is a passageway that narrows as our guests go towards our back room that would require someone to be able to walk through the back area while their wheelchair is folded in order to navigate through that narrow passageway. If the handicap guest is capable of walking a short distance that is supplied with a railing while the wheelchair is folded and brought through, our handicap guests will be able to see the entirety of the tour. If our guest is not capable of entering in the back of the cave, we have discount tours that still allow the guest to enjoy the Healing All Cathedral room within the caverns. Due to the natural environment of the cave, some areas had to be steeply ramped and will require an additional helper to navigate. Warning: For cave visitors in a wheelchair, it is required that you bring a capable assistant to help you with navigating the steep portions of the cave.

    We are open all holidays except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.

    Yes, pets are allowed in the park as long as they remain on a leash. Inside the cave we only allow pets if you are capable of holding them throughout the tour. People who bring their pets are responsible for cleaning up their pet's waste. People with pets also will be held responsible for any damage their pet creates. Because of the indoor-outdoors nature of a cave, we cannot have any animals using the restroom inside the caverns, so they must be small enough to be held through the entirety of the tour.

    Yes, we are proud to serve a variety of delicious and hormone free foods at our Cave Cafe in the gift shop. Be sure to try our award winning home-made fudge!

    The temperature inside the cave is 60°F year-round. In the summer, it will be refreshingly cool, and in the winter it will be a comfortable warmer temperature. Because the entrance to our cave is a steep ramped tunnel we recommend wearing shoes with traction on the bottom, although there is a handrail for steadying yourself if your shoes are smooth on bottom.

    It does not rain inside the cave. Although, because this cave is still growing you may experience getting dripped on occasionally. We like to call these occasional drips "cave kisses."

    Yes, please feel free to check our family reunion tab, and if your group has 20 or more contact us to make a reservation at a special group rate!

    Yes, we have a campground on the property.

    Do I need to bring credentials to show I'm a homeschooling family?

    In the past, we required cover letters, a homeschool ID, or a Homeschool legal defense card, but we know that things have changed in the homeschooling world. And it’s not our job to make it harder for you to verify yours, it’s our job to host an incredible fun educational experience for your family.

    If my child is doing online schooling from home, does this count as homeschooling?

    We understand that circumstances have changed a great deal in the educational world. We want to honor your choice to expand your child's education and encourage that! We are honoring all parents whose children are receiving schooling at home, with the homeschool day opportunity. So please come, enjoy a safe atmosphere where your children can grow and learn in the nature.

    How often do the tours go into the caverns?

    Every hour, on the half hour, a Cave Host will greet you outside the entrance of the Cave to take you on your Underground Adventure.

    Do parents/ educators pay the school student price or the regular adult price?

    The homeschool day ticket price applies to both the student and parent. We know that some places require a full price for the adult, but we have extended the special pricing to the educator(s) on this day. This discount price is only available to be used on Homeschool Days

    If I buy a ticket online and cannot come on a homeschool day, are my tickets invalid?

    If you purchase a Homeschool Day Discounted ticket, it is only valid for Homeschool Days. However, if you are unable to come on a Homeschool Day, we will honor the price you have paid towards a park ticket of your choice within the prices available on a non-homeschool day.

    How long does the cave tour last?

    Your guided caverns tour lasts nearly one hour.

    What should I wear inside Majestic Caverns?

    The temperature inside the cave is 60°F year-round. In the summer, it will be refreshingly cool, and in the winter it will be a comfortable warmer temperature. Because the entrance to our cave is a steep ramped tunnel we recommend wearing shoes with traction on the bottom, although there is a handrail for steadying yourself if your shoes are smooth on bottom.

    What kind of show is included in our tour?

    Every Timeless Tour includes our Caverns Light show! Our show includes a lasers, sound, water, and light spectacle that is a must see! We have several different Caverns Light Shows based on seasons and holidays, so be sure to check our calendar for information on which one will take place on your tour!

    Is photography or video allowed inside the cave?

    Yes, we encourage the use of photography and video in the cave!

    Is Majestic Caverns handicap accessible?

    Yes, we are. We are proud to be one of the first caves to be handicap accessible throughout the entire tour! We now have a tunnel instead of stairs that leads into the caverns and there are no longer any areas of the cave where stairs are used. Because of the natural environment of the cave, some areas had to be steeply ramped and will require an additional helper to navigate. Warning: For cave visitors in a wheelchair, it is required that you bring a capable assistant to help you with navigating the steep portions of the cave.

    Are pets allowed at Majestic Caverns?

    Yes, pets are allowed in the park as long as they remain on a leash. Inside the cave we only allow pets if you are capable of holding them throughout the tour. Because of the indoor-outdoors nature of a cave, we cannot have any animals using the restroom inside the caverns, so they must be small enough to be held through the entirety of the tour. People who bring their pets are responsible for cleaning up their pet's waste. People with pets also will be held responsible for any damage their pet creates.

    Does it rain inside the cave?

    It does not rain inside the cave. Although, because this cave is still growing you may experience getting dripped on occasionally. We like to call these occasional drips "cave kisses."

    Are strollers or baby back-packs allowed inside the cave?

    Yes, they are. Our cave has a tunnel, making it accessible for you and your young ones.

    What is NOT allowed inside the Caverns?

    The following items are prohibited:

    *Weapons

    *Food or drink (these items often have acidic or carbonated properties which erode the live formations inside our Caverns)

    *Cigarettes, cigars or chewing tobacco. Majestic Caverns is a tobacco free environment

    *Chewing gum

    *Majestic Caverns reserves the right to prohibit additional items that may pose safety concerns for either the live Caverns or other guests. If you have an unlisted item you would like to bring into the cave that is not listed as approved, please contact us to request approval in advance and recognize that if approval is not given, the item may not be allowed into the caverns.


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