2026 NSS Convention

• Nearby Attractions
  • French Lick - https://www.frenchlick.com/
  • Caeser’s - https://www.caesars.com/caesars-southern-indiana
  • Holiday World - https://holidayworld.com/
  • Kentucky Kingdom - https://www.kentuckykingdom.com/
  • Churchill Downs - https://www.churchilldowns.com/
  • Louisville MegaCavern - https://louisvillemegacavern.com/
  • Mammoth Cave – https://www.nps.gov/places/mammoth-cave-national-park.htm
  • Marengo Cave – http://marengocave.com/
  • Squire Boone - https://squireboonecaverns.com/
  • Zimmerman Art Glass - https://artzglass.com/

• State Parks + Natural Sites
  • O'Bannon Woods - https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/obannon-woods-state-park/
  • Ravine Arch
  • Hemlock Cliffs + Messmore Falls - https://www.visitindiana.com/listing/hemlock-cliffs/14264/
  • Clifty Falls State Park - https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/clifty-falls-state-park/
  • Falls of the Ohio State Park - https://fallsoftheohio.org/

• Wineries and Breweries
  • Turtle Run Winery, Corydon, IN - https://turtlerunwinery.com/
  • Winzerwald Winery, Bristow, IN - https://winzerwaldwinery.com/
  • Huber’s Orchard and Winery, Borden, IN -  https://visithubers.com/
  • Baers City Winery, New Albany, IN -  https://visithubers.com/Winery
  • Floyd County Brewing Co., New Albany, IN - https://floydcountybrewing.com/food-menu/
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Hops, New Albany, IN - https://olphbrewery.com/

SHOW CAVE DISCOUNTS & MORE!

Did you know that several amazing show caves in the area are offering discounted tours and other opportunities for convention attendees who can show their badge?!?

INDIANA CAVERNS

Home of the Monday night Howdy Party Open House! Located in Corydon, IN about 15 minutes away from Convention, Indiana Caverns will offer the following for convention attendees (Monday, July 6th-Sat. July 11th only):

• “Early Bird” Discounted Tours
  • $15/adult and $9/children (ages 4-12 yrs)
  • Arrive at 8 am to register - tours leave at 8:30 am
• “Regular Hours” Discounted Tours
  • $20/adult and $12/children (ages 4-12 yrs)
• The Bat Chaser ride = $11
• The Plunge = $11

SQUIRE BOONE CAVERNS 

Full of interesting history, beautiful formations, and only about 20 min. from the Convention.

Half price tickets for Convention attendees (show your badge!)

MARENGO CAVE 

A U.S. National Natural Landmark, about 30 minutes drive from the Convention.

Half price tickets for Convention attendees (show your badge!)

BLUESPRING CAVERNS 

Enjoy a peaceful cruise on a large underground river, see blindfish, and mine for gems (about 1 hr 20 minutes north of Convention)

Tour Tickets = $10/adult and $5 youth (up to age 15) - show your badge

POST-CONVENTION OPEN HOUSE: NATIONAL CAVE MUSEUM + DIAMOND CAVERNS
https://cavemuseum.org/
https://www.diamondcaverns.com/

Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12 - 9:00-5:00 (central time)

Situated near Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky and approximately an hour and 40 minute drive south of Corydon, this one-of-a-kind museum is home of the rock that became Floyd Collins’ demise and many other amazing pieces of cave history and memorabilia. This is the largest and most complete library of cave-related material in the world. There will be guided tours of the museum, research opportunities, and tours of beautiful Diamond Caverns for convention registrants.