Howe Caverns
Show Cave · Howes Cave, New York
A limestone cave system 156 feet below the Schoharie Valley, found in 1842 by a farmer named Lester Howe who noticed his cows sheltering by a hole that breathed cold air. It has been shown commercially since 1929, and the tour includes a QUARTER-MILE BOAT RIDE on an underground lake — the Lake of Venus — which is the thing everyone remembers and which very few American show caves offer.
255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave, New York, 12092, United States
Open year round with seasonal hours — the cave is a constant 52°F regardless of the weather outside, which makes it a genuine all-season destination. Classic tours run on a rolling schedule through the day. ⚠ LANTERN TOURS ARE RESERVATION ONLY, Saturdays and Friday evenings through the summer with limited winter days, and NO DISCOUNTS APPLY to them. The Signature Rock Discovery Tour is six spots only, age 14+, and sells out. ⚠ HOURS NOT VERIFIED — call 518-296-8900.