Definitely a great little experience, much different than Howe Caverns & for that I'm grateful. One needs to be able to descend & then ascend the many stairs and rough cut stone that accesses the underground waterfall, which some would argue is the "main attraction" of this set of limestone caves. There are indeed many mysterious things here so beware of dragons...above ground you can find a great little gift shop & some tables for a picnic. Tours are every hour I believe & can sometimes be busy or sometimes be slow.
Robert M.003
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October 08, 2024
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).
Toni Mullen
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September 11, 2024
Excellent visit. The tour guilds are knowledgeable and keep the tour lively. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended. I do not recommend if you are clostraphobic. The caves are a nice 40-45 degrees, so dress accordingly.
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!!!!
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Definitely a great little experience, much different than Howe Caverns & for that I'm grateful. One needs to be able to descend & then ascend the many stairs and rough cut stone that accesses the underground waterfall, which some would argue is the "main attraction" of this set of limestone caves. There are indeed many mysterious things here so beware of dragons...above ground you can find a great little gift shop & some tables for a picnic. Tours are every hour I believe & can sometimes be busy or sometimes be slow.
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).
Excellent visit. The tour guilds are knowledgeable and keep the tour lively. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended. I do not recommend if you are clostraphobic. The caves are a nice 40-45 degrees, so dress accordingly.
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!!!!