Howe Caverns

Howe Caverns The largest show cave in the Northeast. Howe Caverns is an underground world of natural wonder. As you exit into the Vestibule, your imagination takes hold.

Imagine stepping into an elevator that takes you 156 feet below the Earth's surface. When the elevator stops, the doors open into a prehistoric underground cavern six million years in the making. The air down here is different. A constant 52 degrees Fahrenheit and 70-75% humidity, year round. As your eyes adjust to the underworld, shadows hide secrets in every crack and crevice. Every sound echos off the walls and ceiling, reminding you of just how deep you have descended and what surprises await you in this underground wonder! You don't have to be a serious caver or spelunker to appreciate the geology of Howe Caverns. Your specially trained tour guide will help you negotiate the cave and learn more about the magnificent limestone stalagmites and flowstone, and the tremendous conservation effort underway to protect and preserve Howe Caverns for future generations. When you've completed your tour, come back to the surface and mine for gemstones or crack open a geode to reveal your treasure at the Howe Caverns Mining Co. You will also find above ground our Gift Shops, Rock Shop, Sweet Shop with homemade fudge and truffles, and our Cafe with delicious home-cooked food. Plan your visit to New York’s coolest getaway soon!

The calendar gets really weird after Labor Day 😅
09/15/2026

The calendar gets really weird after Labor Day 😅

Spot the survivor? This is the Main Lodge lobby in the 1950s. Nearly everything you see has changed over the years, exce...
09/15/2026

Spot the survivor? This is the Main Lodge lobby in the 1950s. Nearly everything you see has changed over the years, except for one familiar feature, our iconic fireplace, still standing right where it’s always been. Today, it’s one of the most photographed spots on property, second only to our iconic Howe Caverns letters on the front lawn.

The gentleman sitting on the sofa is Emmett Barber, one of the caretakers.

Listen… before you judge, let us show you why tomorrow 🦇🌵
09/15/2026

Listen… before you judge, let us show you why tomorrow 🦇🌵

WE ARE SO EXCITED! 🎉 Our brand new honey goat milk soap collaboration with McGillycuddy's Naturals arrived today and the...
09/14/2026

WE ARE SO EXCITED! 🎉 Our brand new honey goat milk soap collaboration with McGillycuddy's Naturals arrived today and there’s a brand new scent! Introducing Honey Lemon 🐝🍯🍋 Trust us when we say it’s absolutely divine.

Made with honey collected from our very own Howe honeybees (“our girls” 🐝❤️), these soaps are exclusive to Howe and available only on our Honey Hutch. As you know, these soaps are handcrafted with all-natural ingredients. Look at these bee-utiful molds 😍 Of course, we made sure that our favorite Buddha was in the lineup. We have just a little over 100 bars available in a variety of scents, so if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time. When they’re gone, they’re gone 💨

Our friend, Joyce, recently shared something special with us. While sorting through old papers, she came across several ...
09/14/2026

Our friend, Joyce, recently shared something special with us. While sorting through old papers, she came across several notebook pages her daughter wrote after a trip to Howe Caverns in June 2006. That fifth grader is now 31 years old! There is truly something wonderful about seeing a place through the eyes of a child. Twenty years later, those handwritten pages still tell the story of a day that was important enough to remember. Thank you, Joyce, for sharing this with us. We are so honored to have been part of a memory that has lasted all these years 🫶🏼❤️

09/14/2026

Thank you so much for visiting! 🫶🏼❤️

Now that we’ve all established you’re probably guilty of something… Go ahead. Confess. What DID you do this weekend? Som...
09/14/2026

Now that we’ve all established you’re probably guilty of something… Go ahead. Confess. What DID you do this weekend? Something adventurous? Productive? Relaxing? A little mischievous? Tell us about vour weekend 👇🏼

BOAT RIDE OF A LIFETIME! You’ve got the boat and the Lake of Venus all to yourself. You’re the Captain. Who are your THR...
09/13/2026

BOAT RIDE OF A LIFETIME! You’ve got the boat and the Lake of Venus all to yourself. You’re the Captain. Who are your THREE passengers? History, celebrities, family, friends - anyone is fair game. Dead or alive!

09/13/2026

There’s something special about turning simple ingredients into something so wonderful. Today, Lindsay spent the morning with Mrs. McGillycuddy and Kendal making a fresh batch of olive oil soap by hand. From measuring and mixing to watching it all come together, it’s a reminder that some of the best things are still made the old-fashioned way.
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255 Discovery Drive
Howes Cave, NY
12092

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(518) 296-8900

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