Mike was an excellent tour guide and kept the group entertained with his jokes and knowledge of the cave. The cave itself was amazing, especially the 100-foot waterfall! That was definitely the highlight. Unlike nearby Howe Caverns, you don't need a reservation, and it's more affordable! Enjoy!!!
Sarah Thorson
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August 18, 2024
This place was seriously so much fun! The guides have a great sense of humor and you are allowed to get up close and touch everything! The cavern is beautiful and the waterfall is really cool. The whole place has a charm that makes it very different from other nearby caverns. It is an out and back tour, the guide leads you down and gives the tour on the way down, then on the way back you can go at your own pace and enjoy the caverns on your own. The whole thing takes 45 minutes to an hour, and a new tour starts every hour. This means that your wait time to go in will depend on your arrival time. I'm really glad I decided to give this one a try and definitely recommend it to everyone who is physically able to handle stairs and some tight places (I'm claustrophobic but it didn't bother me at all).
Jennifer Palmieri
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July 21, 2024
If I could give more stars I would! Not only was this tour informative, but also VERY interactive! Our guide Matt was the absolute best and we enjoyed EVERY STEP of the way down to the waterfall and back!! Totally recommend and the shop is worth exploring, take lots of pictures, and look for the SIGNS!
Bubba Bubs
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August 17, 2024
I've been wanting to check this place out for a while but every time I'm near there I'm with someone who wants to see Howes.. so this time I went alone on a spur of the moment trip. I'm glad I did. WAY BETTER THAN HOWES!! FIRST. I love the art! Very meatpuppet-ish in a way. The shop is cool with a very layed back. SECOND. the random cornball humor around the place is def my style. THIRD. The tour/guide. We had Matt. Can tell he's a pretty chill dude w a good sense of humor. Always a plus. Made the tour that much more enjoyable. FOURTH. There is way more to look at and is an Interactive experience. Feel free to touch the Cavern walls and calcium carbonate forming them. I also like that it's not as open and more of a tighter path. It's not too small for people but more enclosed . There are some awesome higher ceilings and the guide will l
Tell about them as well. FIFTH. Was the waterfall of course. So cool to see and hear. I definitely enjoyed myself there. I left a little ahead of the tour which was the most amazing thing. To walk the cave in silence is awesome to say the least. I would love to go there and be able to rent out the hr for myself. That would be cool. I highly recommend this spot!!!!
Kristy P
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August 26, 2024
I enjoyed the secret caverns even better than Howe caverns! 1. It's cheaper, 2. It's really close quarters, which gives you the feel of "exploring," 3. We werent rushed out of the cave and could tale our time and as many photos as we wanted! We came here with our 4 year old, and he had no trouble with all the stairs! However, if stairs aren't your thing, just stick with Howes; it's easier to navigate if you aren't sure footed. Dont let the handpainted Americana signs scare you away. it's worth the money! The painted signs inside the main building start to grow on you, too, and give it a je ne sais quoi. Bring cash! They dont take cards.
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Mike was an excellent tour guide and kept the group entertained with his jokes and knowledge of the cave. The cave itself was amazing, especially the 100-foot waterfall! That was definitely the highlight. Unlike nearby Howe Caverns, you don't need a reservation, and it's more affordable! Enjoy!!!
This place was seriously so much fun! The guides have a great sense of humor and you are allowed to get up close and touch everything! The cavern is beautiful and the waterfall is really cool. The whole place has a charm that makes it very different from other nearby caverns. It is an out and back tour, the guide leads you down and gives the tour on the way down, then on the way back you can go at your own pace and enjoy the caverns on your own. The whole thing takes 45 minutes to an hour, and a new tour starts every hour. This means that your wait time to go in will depend on your arrival time. I'm really glad I decided to give this one a try and definitely recommend it to everyone who is physically able to handle stairs and some tight places (I'm claustrophobic but it didn't bother me at all).
If I could give more stars I would! Not only was this tour informative, but also VERY interactive! Our guide Matt was the absolute best and we enjoyed EVERY STEP of the way down to the waterfall and back!! Totally recommend and the shop is worth exploring, take lots of pictures, and look for the SIGNS!
I've been wanting to check this place out for a while but every time I'm near there I'm with someone who wants to see Howes.. so this time I went alone on a spur of the moment trip. I'm glad I did. WAY BETTER THAN HOWES!! FIRST. I love the art! Very meatpuppet-ish in a way. The shop is cool with a very layed back. SECOND. the random cornball humor around the place is def my style. THIRD. The tour/guide. We had Matt. Can tell he's a pretty chill dude w a good sense of humor. Always a plus. Made the tour that much more enjoyable. FOURTH. There is way more to look at and is an Interactive experience. Feel free to touch the Cavern walls and calcium carbonate forming them. I also like that it's not as open and more of a tighter path. It's not too small for people but more enclosed . There are some awesome higher ceilings and the guide will l Tell about them as well. FIFTH. Was the waterfall of course. So cool to see and hear. I definitely enjoyed myself there. I left a little ahead of the tour which was the most amazing thing. To walk the cave in silence is awesome to say the least. I would love to go there and be able to rent out the hr for myself. That would be cool. I highly recommend this spot!!!!
I enjoyed the secret caverns even better than Howe caverns! 1. It's cheaper, 2. It's really close quarters, which gives you the feel of "exploring," 3. We werent rushed out of the cave and could tale our time and as many photos as we wanted! We came here with our 4 year old, and he had no trouble with all the stairs! However, if stairs aren't your thing, just stick with Howes; it's easier to navigate if you aren't sure footed. Dont let the handpainted Americana signs scare you away. it's worth the money! The painted signs inside the main building start to grow on you, too, and give it a je ne sais quoi. Bring cash! They dont take cards.