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Howe Caverns

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Please visit their website for updates and the official reopening date. Howe Caverns is the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S., and is the second most visited natural attraction in the state of New York, welcoming an average of 150,000 visitors per year. It was discovered in 1842 and tours were given from early 1843 to 1900. Present-day guided tours of its living limestone cave have been conducted for 90 years. The site is located in Schoharie County, with spectacular views overlooking the Helderberg Plateau. It is conveniently located off Interstate 88 and is approximately 45 minutes from Oneonta and Cooperstown, 45 minutes from Albany, and 2.5 hours north of New York City. A popular family destination and host to school, camp, and scout field trips, the property also feature Howe Glassworks, Howe to Escape’s UltraMax Lockdown Escape Room, Howe High Adventure Park (open July & August), the Howe Caverns Lodge, the Howe Caverns Motel and the HC Mining Company. The cave tours are open all year with seasonal days and hours, with the Howe High Adventure Park operating July 1st to Labor Day. Specialty tours such as Lantern Tours, Adventure Tours, Signature Rock Discovery Tours, Private Tours, and Family Flashlight Tours are available by reservation. Make it an overnight trip with a stay at the Howe Caverns Motel with several package options available.

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We strongly advise that you check business websites or call ahead for the most up-to-date information on possible limited hours and whether reservations are necessary or not. 

Visitor information

  • 255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave, NY, 12092
  • Directions
  • E-mail Us
  • (518) 296-8900

Season / Hours of Operation

  • Please see website calendar

Motorcoach Contact Information

  • April Islip
  • aprili@howcaverns.com
  • (518) 296-8900

Directions

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1-800-41-VISIT or
1-800-418-4748
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