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Our group tours

Our groups tours are a great adventure for any group!

1880's Tour at Foot of Lake

Early tourists who visited the cave were led by lantern light. This party crosses the dam at the underground lake.

Howe Caverns Billboards

Be on the lookout for our billboards to help guide your way!

Tour guide in the 1880's

This tour guide using a parade torch for light stands in the Spire Room looking at Martha Washington's Hood also known as Washington's Epaulet.

Early Howe Caverns scout tour

Scouts have been touring Howe Caverns since we reopened to the public in 1929.

Lester Howe

A portrait of Lester Howe, the local dairy farmer who discovered Howe Caverns on May 22, 1842.

Undeveloped portion of the cavern

Located below the dam on the Lake of Venus, this view of the cave is not seen by the touring public.

Winding Way

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Lantern Tour

Take our lantern tour to see how early tourists saw the Caverns.

The Pipe Organ

This is not a simple formation.

Our boat ride

Guests enjoy the world-famous boat ride on Howe Caverns' underground Lake of Venus.

Titan's Temple

The largest room in Howe Caverns.

Chinese Pagoda

The Chinese Pagoda was found in the stream bed, apparently knocked over by the falling rocks that formed the Rocky Mountains.

The Howe Caverns visitor center

The Visitor Center At Howe Caverns

Witches of the Grottoes

One of our most distinctive formations.

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The Pipe Organ

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Adventure Tour

Go on a one-of-a-kind spelunking adventure.

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Lantern Tour

See Howe Caverns in a different light...

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Holiday Decorations

Howe Caverns is in the holiday spirit!

Pool of Peace

A view of the Pool of Peace at Howe Caverns.

Howe Caverns Christmas Tree

We're ready for the holidays!

Pool of Peace

It may look deep, but it's only about two-feet deep.

A Geode and Howe!

A Geode and Howe! Howe Caverns has taken a crack at opening thousands of geodes for guests.

Bridal Altar

The Bridal Altar at Howe Caverns is the site of nearly 600 weddings and many vow renewals.

Our boat ride

Guests enjoy the world-famous boat ride on Howe Caverns' underground Lake of Venus.

Giant Formation Virtual Tour

This formation was once an active spring. As it grew, it blocked off the water source.

Gemstone Mining

Kids of all ages enjoy gemstone mining at Howe Caverns and take home a special souvenir of their vist.

Titan's Temple Virtual Tour

Titan's Temple

Bronze Room

Colors in formations are from the various minerals that seep into the caverns.

Go Underground Video

A historical video that discusses the history of the show cave.

Boat Ride

Take a boat ride on the underground Lake of Venus.

The Adventure Tour

Explore Howe Caverns the premier show cave of the Northeast!

View from the Platform

This photo depicts a view from the platform build for Governor Roosevelt in 1933.

Turtle

Turtle