Gaining Independence on the Frontier

Journey back in time as reenactors demonstrate skills prominent on the frontier: tanning hides, leatherworking, basketweaving, candle-making, and a 1700s land office. 

Gap Tour

Come retrace the footsteps of thousands of people who crossed throught the Cumberland Gap before you on this 1.2 mile journey. Meet the ranger at the Thomas Walker parking lot to learn about the history of the Cumberland Gap. 

Gaining Independence on the Frontier

Journey back in time as reenactors demonstrate skills prominent on the frontier: tanning hides, leatherworking, basketweaving, candle-making, and a 1700s land office. 

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Furnace Friday

Come join a ranger and learn about the Iron Furnace. Built around 1819, it has witnessed many events, including migration, settlement, industry, enslavement, war, freedom, change, and decline.Stop by the Iron Furnace Friday, 2:00pm to 3:00pm to learn more about its role......More

Come join a ranger and learn about the Iron Furnace. Built around 1819, it has witnessed many events, including migration, settlement, industry, enslavement, war, freedom, change, and decline.Stop by the Iron Furnace Friday, 2:00pm to 3:00pm to learn more about its role in Cumberland Gap's history!

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Gap Tour

Come retrace the footsteps of thousands of people who crossed throught the Cumberland Gap before you on this 1.2 mile journey. Meet the ranger at the Thomas Walker parking lot to learn about the history of the Cumberland Gap. 

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Furnace Friday

Come join a ranger and learn about the Iron Furnace. Built around 1819, it has witnessed many events, including migration, settlement, industry, enslavement, war, freedom, change, and decline.Stop by the Iron Furnace Friday, 2:00pm to 3:00pm to learn more about its role......More

Come join a ranger and learn about the Iron Furnace. Built around 1819, it has witnessed many events, including migration, settlement, industry, enslavement, war, freedom, change, and decline.Stop by the Iron Furnace Friday, 2:00pm to 3:00pm to learn more about its role in Cumberland Gap's history!

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Gap Tour

Come retrace the footsteps of thousands of people who crossed throught the Cumberland Gap before you on this 1.2 mile journey. Meet the ranger at the Thomas Walker parking lot to learn about the history of the Cumberland Gap. 

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Gap Cave Tour

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully conside......More

Join a guide on tour of Gap Cave. Formely known as Cudjo's CaveTours consist of 1.5 miles of moderately strenuous exploration of 3 cave levels via 183 stairsWear closed toe, closed heel, comfortable shoesVisitors with health or mobility concerns should carefully consider their limitationsTours are open to ages 5 and up onlyIf no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceledReservations are accepted by phone or in person only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. dailyReservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817Tours are limited to 20 peopleTours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstancesThose who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour

Furnace Friday

Come join a ranger and learn about the Iron Furnace. Built around 1819, it has witnessed many events, including migration, settlement, industry, enslavement, war, freedom, change, and decline.Stop by the Iron Furnace Friday, 2:00pm to 3:00pm to learn more about its role......More

Come join a ranger and learn about the Iron Furnace. Built around 1819, it has witnessed many events, including migration, settlement, industry, enslavement, war, freedom, change, and decline.Stop by the Iron Furnace Friday, 2:00pm to 3:00pm to learn more about its role in Cumberland Gap's history!