Caves and Lakes Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Caves and Lakes

The Caves and Lakes regions lies on the central part of the Mississippian Plateau. Being a large limestone karst plain, many sinkholes and cave systems have developed in this area. The largest and most famous of these is Mammoth Cave. Along with the caves, several man made lakes are present in the region. These includeBarren River Lake,Lake Malone, andNolin River Lake. The term "Caves and Lakes" is used for tourism promotion, but generally not by locals. The traditional local name for the region isPennyrile, taken from the local pronunciation of "pennyroyal", a plant common in the area. While "Pennyrile" still sees use, the termSouth Central Kentucky(which also includes most or all of theSouthern Lakesregion, depending on the speaker) has gained favor in recent decades. For example, the

Top Attractions in Caves and Lakes

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• ★Old Mulkey Meeting House

Caves and Lakes Travel Guide Sections

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