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March 2024 by Catherine Newton
Supposed to be a family attraction. Yet they do naked in a cave. Absolutely disgusting. Ruined a good family place
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March 2024 by Ryan Mazierski
Without a doubt Howe Caverns is the best show cave in New York State. The standard cavern tour is involves a good amount of walking and viewing some unique cave formations. After the walk you are put on boat ride through the "Lake of Venus." The boat ride is short, but fun. Be sure to watch your head so that you don't hit it on the cavern walls as you're moving through the lake. The use of colorful LED lights really does wonders to show off the cavern's unique formations. Guides do a good job on all parts of the tour.Took the "lantern tour" which you can get if you call ahead by phone. The tour does the standard cave tour and then on the way back, you get to tour the cave by lantern light. Howe Caverns is one of the oldest show caves in the US, and this tour lets you see what the cave tour was like in the days before electricity. It is certainly an interesting experience to tour the cave like this. Some parts of the tour are better like this, some are not. It is worth the extra charge, if you are interested in seeing the cave from a different point of view.Be sure to reserve your tickets ahead of time. Tours are often very large and you won't want to get shut out.
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March 2024 by Mary Diorio
Absolutely fascinating
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February 2024 by Dan Lavery
Had a lousy guide, didn't let it ruin our trip...love this place.
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February 2024 by Rebecca Gagliardi
My boyfriend and I stayed at the motel and took a tour for our anniversary recently. We both haven’t been since we were kids, and had been saying for a while that we should go again. I’m so glad we did. We got a king bed room and it was a lot bigger than we were expecting. It was very clean and the bed was extremely comfy. We also got a little goodie bag in our room! We did the Tour & Stay package which came with a ½ pound of their homemade fudge & one large bag of gem mining rough that we did the next day at home. The cave is the same temperature all year so don’t be worried about going in the winter! We ended up having the last cave tour of the day and were lucky enough to get Betsy as our tour guide. She was very nice and welcoming. During the tour she kept us all laughing and intrigued. You could tell the caverns mean a lot to her throughout the tour and I absolutely love that. Thanks for the wonderful stay, we will definitely be back this summer, hopefully with some friends.
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February 2024 by Erin Van Buren
I’m not going to lie, this place was majorly cool! However, my tour was a full tour, 36 people(8 in my party). We were herded into the elevator like cattle. I literally had someone else’s butt touching me and my kids. If you were worried about being claustrophobic in the cave - the elevator ride down and up will terrify you. The tour was very informative but it felt like we were being rushed and couldn’t have a good look around. Even the kids said they wished they had more time. Overall, really cool and will visit again. Best advice, do your research and look for times and days that are less busy.
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February 2024 by Nicole
I went here on a class trip many years ago (15 years ago). I still think about this place from time to time because of how cool it was. I remember the tour guides being very nice and the place itself was very well-maintained. This is a place that everyone should go to at least once.
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February 2024 by Andy Burke
Absolutely amazing experience. Worth the drive and would to come back in the summer for the longer tour. Guide was great and the cave was just fantastic.
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February 2024 by Steve Walker
Fun for children and adults alike. So much to see. New details reveal with each tour.How provides and well lighted, natural, and safe experience.The cave aged cheese, aged right there at the caverns, is excellent - A mild cheddar with earthy notes.
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February 2024 by Devin Ormin
I brought my 3 year old autistic son. He loves rocks but I was worried it would turn into a nightmare. Our tour guide Marilyn was wonderful; sweet and knowledgeable. My son has been singing “Howes cavern” the rest of the night. Thank you.
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February 2024 by Don Lehman
Nice way to spend a morning or afternoon, cool caverns with interesting history. Our tour guide Conor was entertaining and informative. One note --- the website indicates you should get there 15 minutes to a half hour early. Don't worry about that if you book the 10 a.m. tour, as the doors didn't open until about 9:50 the day we visited.
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January 2024 by Tristen Smith
My family and I had an amazing tour at Howes Caverns. Our tour guide Betsy was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interesting. The caves are beautiful and full of history. Most deffeintly going back again!-Thank you Betsy!
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January 2024 by Bonnie Bremner
Great experience and gift Shop, loved the boat portion of the tour!
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December 2023 by Eilyn Gutierrez
Amazing tour, amazing boat ride and amazing tour guide. The one thing that wasn’t too amazing was the girl that answered the phone (Betsy). She must hate her job because she is RUDE. Rude and weird lol. No reason to be so bored with life that you have to be rude to people PAYING for your service. Anyways our tour guide (ANDREW) was amazing and so was the front desk guy (Another Andrew).
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December 2023 by Abraham Zayat
Howe Caverns is this awesome underground place where you get to explore cool rock formations and learn neat stories about how they formed. The guides are super friendly and make the whole journey feel like an exciting adventure into the Earth's secrets.The pathways are just right—enough light to see everything, but still keeping that mysterious vibe. Every step brings a new discovery, and you can't help but marvel at the natural beauty surrounding you.The boat ride is a highlight. It's like gliding through a hidden world, surrounded by ancient rocks and a sense of quiet wonder. It's a perfect mix of fun and relaxation.Whether you're into rocks, nature, or just looking for a unique experience, Howe Caverns is a must-visit. It's like stepping into a magical realm under our feet, and you leave feeling like you've uncovered a piece of the Earth's untold story.
