Petra, Jordan-Considered to be the place where the Jewish people will flee in the last days as a refuge, this 8th wonder of the world is a place many of us wish to visit. One, two

Jenolan Cabins have been specially built to fit within the environment on top of Porcupine Hill at Jenolan caves. They are earth-sheltered for climate control and clad in timber to allow them to integrate with the hillside.  Austrailia

Cave of the Winds-Listen to the moaning winds in this Colorado cave.

Anne's Dugout B&B-Looking for a place to stay down under? Check out these underground accomodations in Australia.

Fantastic Caverns- I love caves and this winding cave in Missouri is no exception to coolness. They've been showing people these passages for years in propane jeeps.

Private Villas and Apartments for Holiday Rental - Rent a villa in Spain:Private Villas and Apartments for Holiday Rental. Villas in Spain, Cyprus, Florida, Portugal,Turkey, Mallorca, Malta, Menorca, Italy and Greece.

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Bethlehem Cave and Lodge-SD-This has now been sold but seems to be open. Located in the Black hills, up Bethlehem road

How passionate are you about the underground world? Here you will find actual places in the world you can travel. If you are an Adventure Traveler, with a love for the subsurface dwellings, then this site will definitely help to quench that thirst. You'll also find sites of interest for the urban underground explorer in Sub City

Activity Planners-On your next trip to Las Vegas visit the 16,000 sq. ft underground mansion. An article from Las Vegas Mercury

Austrian Salt Mines-Is this the Austrian equivalent of underground Disneyland?

Black Sea Crimea-You will find some very interesting pages here to various caves under Bakhchisarai which were lived in at one time and an ancient monastery among some of the wild places to visit.

Bureau of Atomic Tourism-Yeah, you heard right. Have an interest in atomic bombs? This site shows you how to find ways to visit all the places where these destructive devices were detonated, carried, stored, made or whatever.

Cave House Rental-Located in the province of Granada, surrounded by mountains, not far from a famous spring and park. Spain

Coober pedy-Where most of the residents live underground.

Coober Pedy-Opal Capital of the World-Sure, not everything is underground, but a lot of it is. Here's a great list of some of its main feature.

Desert Cave Hotel-This sounds like a really great place to visit in Coober Pedy, AU. You can actually go on an opal digging tour, shop, explore and just have an adventure down under.

Eagle View-offers 12 luxury self-contained suites in a unique earth covered building carved into the hillside. Australia

Eighth wonder of the world? The stunning temples secretly carved out below ground by 'paranormal' eccentric. Located in Italy not far from Turin.

Empire Mine-What resembles a giant Tinkertoy construction was actually an invaluable tool for mapping the 500 miles of shafts and stopes spread out a mile deep and 21/2 miles wide under the surface of the ground.

Forestiere-Underground Gardens in Fresno, CA. This guy built his world below ground where it was cool yet he also was a genius in the use of lighting. Article by Judie Najarian

Gamirasu is the name of an exquisitely restored eighteen-room cave house, in Ayvali Village near Ürgüp in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey. Pictures,

Going Underground-Tucked away in the lush northwest corner of Puerto Rico, about 50 miles west of San Juan, is one of the island's best kept secrets; the Rio Camuy Caves.

Home Under the Range-CooberPedy-One man built himself a 17 room mansion and found enough opals to pay for the Construction.

Jaguar Adventure Tours-Belize boasts one of the most extensive cave systems in Central America, which the Ancient Maya utilized for shelter and ceremonial purposes. Here is an opportunity to experience this fascinating underworld in a unique fun way.

Kayadam Cave House-Kayadam hotel in Urgup, Cappadocia is a beautifully restored example of an ancient central Anatolian cave house.

Kokopelli's Cave Bed and Breakfast-70 feet underground. New Mexico.

La Cave-This french restaurant provides you with an experience you won't forget.

Laxey Wheel-Isle of Man-The Laxey Wheel remains the largest working waterwheel in the world. The wheel has a diameter of 72ft and a circumference of 227ft. It was used to pump 250 gallons of water a minute from the Laxey mines some 200 yards away and 1500ft below ground.

The Lost Sea-The worlds largest underground lake. Tours available in Tennessee.

Makkedaat Cave-Camping, accommodations, field trip, study of nature and more in Zambia.

Members Cave Directory-Locations by state, including Puerto Rico and Bermuda of public caves. I visited DeSoto Caves and loved it but I've always enjoyed stuff like this.

Mohonk Mountain House-This resort castle exists on top of a ridge in New York. I have never seen a place quite like it but it is the kind of place I would build if I had the money and time to come up with something on the genius and beautiful level.

National Coal Museum Mine-The Big Pit. Out of the UK

Natural Bridge Caverns-This cave in Texas is not only the largest in the state but it is continually growing.

New Canaan Farm-Earth-sheltered, two-story farmhouse with vegetable garden on the roof. Overlooking rolling meadows, forests and streams. Horses, cattle and other ranch animals.

Road Trip America-With Yosemite only an hour away...here, in this unlikely place, beauty lies beneath the surface. They've come to visit the Forestiere Underground Gardens.

Terra Mar- Big Sur, California-Resort that includes Earth Sheltered Units.

Underground Art Gallery-The term "underground building" usually brings to mind images of a bunker somewhere deep below the earth, cut off from the outside world. Design by Malcom Wells. Audio

Underground Ozarks-If you're looking for places to explore, caves, tunnels, then this is a small but great site with lots of pictures and a forum for your discussions on the world of the underground.

Underground Shelters-Here's some interesting pictures I discovered for an Underground Motel in Minnesota, a cave in Utah and more.

The U.S. Show Caves Directory-Complete guide to U.S. Public caves. Nicely done opening page.

Virtual Tourist-Book trips or meet people from all over the world. Over 300,000.

 

Unusual Villa and Island Rentals-Beautiful locations from around the world can become your vacation spot if you have the money and time.

Beckham Creek Cave House-You can stay at this unique place and have 500 acres to explore. Arkansas

Elizabeth J Cottages-Now you can have your own Private Ocean-Front cottages/retreats/vacation homes. Jaw dropping panoramic views of ocean, Spectacular Sunsets, Stars, Whales, Dolphins, Icebergs can all be seen from living room, dining room, window box seats, kitchens,and bedrooms. Visit for more details. Canada.

Honeycombs, the first commercial earth-sheltered rooms in the country. These unique rooms offer a combination of luxury and privacy. Honeycomb Registry each room has a fireplace (either wood-burning or gas), whirlpool bathtub, private stone patio, audio cassette player, VCR, and the option of having breakfast delivered to your door. See the Inn at Honey Run to the right. Ohio

Opera of Wire-It took me a few years before I had time to track this place down. When I dug deeper I found it was not in Europe but in Brazil. It is one of the most beautiful greenhouse type structures I have ever seen. Here are more links to this incredible place officially known as Ópera de Arame one, two

Mira Mira-Fantasy bed and breakfast includes this hobbit like home called the Cavern. Other strange and/or peaceful places. AU

Said to have been destroyed by fire in summer 2006-Anyone have any news on this?Sowbelly Canyon B&B--A partially earth-sheltered home hidden in Sowbelly Canyon. Enjoy a secluded, quiet setting with country charm and great food. Nestled deep within Sowbelly Canyon, this small B&B offers spectacular hiking, exploring, or simply a great place to "get away from it all". The B&B is surrounded by tall pine trees and steep buttes.

Sowbelly Canyon B&B
Box 292
Harrison NEBRASKA 69346
Tel: 308.668.2537

Underground Museum-This is a mining museum in Crede, Colorado. It is all underground and is a typical example of what life was like.

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