Plan Your Visit

We are open every day for tours except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.

If the weather calls for snow or ice, call ahead to make sure the caverns are open. Visitor safety is a top priority so we will close the caverns if the weather or road conditions become too dangerous.
Expect to walk several hundred feet on an uncovered gravel pathway to the cave entrance – bring a warm coat in the cool seasons and a rain jacket and umbrella on rainy days.
The road to access the caverns is gravel, ending in a fairly steep hill down to the caverns. The road may be challenging in inclement weather. Make sure your vehicle is suitable for these conditions.

Wear comfortable shoes, preferably with a closed toe and good traction. You will be walking three-fourths of a mile over the course of your tour in areas that are near gravel, dirt and rocks. Several portions of the pathway are wet and could be slick.
Have a light jacket or sweater to wear in the caverns – 57 degrees can feel chilly for many folks. We have great sweatshirts for sale in the Gift Shop.
Dress casually and be prepared to be dripped on during the tour. We call these drips “Cavern Kisses.”

Bring bug spray and/or sunscreen depending on the weather and your personal needs, especially if you plan to stay awhile and enjoy the grounds.
Strollers are welcome and may be used for 75% of the tour. Thin and lightweight strollers are the best option.
If one of your guests will be using a wheelchair, you’ll want to designate someone who can help push the wheelchair on some of the more challenging areas of the pathway.

Visit the Gift Shop and purchase a memento of your trip
Pan for gemstones or fossils
Pick out a geode to crack on the porch
Get a snack, soft drink, beer or wine and relax
Bring a picnic lunch and eat at one of the two picnic areas or our new pavilion
Walk around the pond and listen to the frogs. See if you can spot a turtle or a goldfish
Sit in a rocking chair on the porch and watch the many hummingbirds
Take a hike on one of our hiking trails