Posted in Buffalo November 11, 2018 by

Venture 150 Feet Deep Below The Earth At These One Of A Kind Caverns Near Buffalo

Summer will be winding down before you know it, but if you’re willing to take a memorable road trip though, you can still experience one of New York’s most-visited natural wonders that stays open all year long. Head more than 150 feet below the Earth’s surface to find out all that there is to discover underground at Howe Caverns.

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People have been exploring Howe Caverns since the 1840s, and they are more than worth the drive from Buffalo.
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Before you head underground, you'll get the chance to see the layout of the cave system and a bit of history about how this cool cavern came to be over several million years.
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After taking a brief elevator ride down, you'll find yourself 156 feet below the Earth's surface with a whole new world ahead of you that's just waiting to be explored.
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The cave is well-lit up by electrifying neon colors that will intrigue your curiosity and shed a new light on the fascinating formations.
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Cave Tours at Howe Caverns generally take about 90 minutes, with your exploration kicking off on foot.
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But these Cave Tours get all the more exciting once visitors come to find out that there's an actual underground lake here at Howe Caverns!
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At the end of your tour, you'll hop into one of the boats, taking you on an underground ride like never before.
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Once you're settled into your boat, you'll make your way out across Lake Venus to get a whole new perspective of the stalactites and stalagmites that are within the cave's walls.
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Howe Caverns is one of the most exciting natural wonders you can experience anywhere near Buffalo, so make the trip to see why this historic attraction continues to welcome so many visitors to this day.
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Howe Caverns is located at 255 Discovery Dr., Howes Cave, NY 12092 and is currently open for the season on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To find out more about the caves and all that you can experience at this unique attraction, click here.


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Address: 255 Discovery Dr, Howes Cave, NY 12092, USA