Gemstone Mining, Geode Cutting, Fossils, Arrowheads

Welcome to Howe Caverns... We are open every day 9AM to 5PM. WEATHER ADVISORY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE... BEGINNING FRIDAY MAR. 12 EXTENDING THROUGH SUNDAY MAR. 14, HEAVY RAIN IS PREDICTED FOR OUR AREA ALONG WITH MELTING SNOW... BOTH OFTHESES CONDITIONS MAY FORCE US TO EITHER CLOSE OUR BOAT RIDE OR CLOSE THE CAVERNS COMPLETELY. PLEASE CALL AHEAD AT 518-296-8900 OR WATCH THIS SCROLL FOR UPDATES. WE ARE AT NATURE'S WHIM AND HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE SITUATION....GO UNDERGROUND... the temperature is always 52 degrees, the warmest place to be in New York this time of the year! Our guided tours take one hour and twenty minutes. After your tour try out our gemstone mining and geode cutting. Stop in our Sweet Shop for our homemade fudge, truffles and a cup of Starbucks coffee. Our Cafe is closed this time of year, however, we have snacks, hot dogs and nachos. We have quite a collection of souvenirs and gifts in our Gift Shop. Stay overnight at our motel.

The Cave House Museum Gemstone Mining Road Biking Hiking Dining Gift Shop Nearby Attractions Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust	Try your hand at sifting for mineral treasures! Purchase a bag of mining rough, and make your way to the water sluice to discover garnets, rose quartz, fool's gold, emeralds, aquamarines and many other beautiful stones, or try your hand at sifting for fossils or arrowheads. And all the treasures you find are yours to take home! Once you've found your gemstone treasures, there are other hidden treasures waiting for your discovery: ancient volcanic geodes. Select your geode, and watch as we carefully cut it in half to reveal its inner world of mineral beauty. Gemstone Mining Rough 3-pound bag: $5.00 5-pound Bag: $7.50 Arrowhead Mining Rough 3-pound bag: $5.00 Fossil Mining Rough 5-pound Bag: $10.00 Geodes Priced by size from $6.00 (1-2" diameter) to $45.00 (6-8" diameter) You receive both halves. Prices listed do not include tax. Ask about our special discounted group rates if you book a reservation in advance (must have at least 10 students or at least 15 adults).	A Geode and Howe! Howe Caverns has taken a crack at opening thousands of geodes for guests. "This here's Ol' Abner. I may be an old miner, but I've got lots of wisdom fer ya. While yer here be sure to visit the gemstone mining and get yerself some mighty purdy gemstones! Stop by and see me cuz I got lots more information fer ya!" You can take home what you find!