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Traditional Cave Tours
Whether you live in New York, want to take a day trip, or are looking for a fun affordable overnight stay, Howe Caverns is one of the most exciting NYS natural attractions.
Every tour of Howe Caverns begins with a 156 ft descent below the earth’s surface…
On your journey you will wind through limestone corridors, pass through cavernous galleries, walk under massive boulders, and take a serene boat ride on a subterranean riverbed carved over countless millennia. The cave is 52°F (11°C) so a jacket or sweatshirt and closed-toed comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Flip flops are NOT permitted in the cave. The cave tour consists of a 1.25 mile walk with a 0.25 mile boat ride. There are 139 stairs throughout the tour.
The cave is not handicap accessible; wheelchairs and other wheeled devices are not permitted in the cave.
**Please Note: Food, Beverages, Strollers, or Bags of ANY kind ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE CAVE.**
*Wearable carriers are permitted for infants and toddlers ONLY. Carrier must be front wearing or an unframed back carrier*
*ADA compliant service animals are permitted in the cave. Please call and notify the Business Office to be accommodated for the boat ride.*
All tickets for your party must be purchased for the same tour time. Tickets purchased for multiple time slots CANNOT be combined.
Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to use the restrooms. Gift shops close when the last tour comes out of the cave (specialty tours excluded).
The Traditional Tour
Experience a 90 Minute Guided Walking Tour
Your journey will begin in Lester Howe’s above ground study where Howe himself will regale you with the story of how he discovered our great cave. You will travel through the enormous main cavern, pass through impressive galleries and walk under huge boulders which precariously hang overhead. You will walk alongside the River Styx stopping to marvel at the wonders of Titan’s Temple and The Giant Formation on your way to the Lake of Venus where you will enjoy a short serene boat ride. Your tour will conclude with a stop at the romantic Bridal Altar and an exciting twisting, turning walk through the Winding Way.
Adventure Tour
Signature Rock Discovery Tour
Finally, A Century Old Question Will Be Answered: What’s Behind Those Dam Doors?
Family fun destination Howe Caverns has unveiled its newest and “oldest” spelunking cave tour, The Signature Rock Discovery Tour. The 2.5 hour exploration tour reveals the mysteries of portions of the caverns that have not been open to the public in over 100 years.
Specialty Tours
Lantern Tour
Family Flashlight Tour
Private Tour
Get ready to experience the most immersive escape rooms in the Capital Region.
“The Cave” is the first of three high-tech escape rooms to open at Howe Caverns.
Do you think YOU know HOWE TO ESCAPE!?
The Ultra-Max penitentiary known as “The Cave” houses the most notorious criminal geniuses in the country. Built 15 stories underground, The Cave has the latest in cutting-edge escape deterrent technology deployed in the facility. Many infamous individuals have spent the waning years of their lives behind its triple-reinforced cell walls and state-of-the-art security systems. This distinguished clientele has resulted in multiple escape attempts, but none have been successful… until now! A motley crew of the criminal elite, led by maniacal mastermind, Stu “The Flu” Galopso, have done the impossible and breached the confines of their containment sector. Society’s most dangerous and unpredictable fugitives are now at large, and only YOU can stop them!