Howe Caverns
Join a guided journey through limestone passages and an underground boat ride.
Artwork inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Howe Caverns is a commercial show cave in Schoharie County, reached by elevator and explored with a guide. Its classic tour follows illuminated passages, rock formations, and a short underground boat ride. The cool subterranean temperature makes a light layer useful even on a hot day.
Allow about 90 minutes for the traditional tour and reserve online before traveling. The listed adult traditional-tour price is $29.50 before taxes and fees; specialty experiences cost more. Expect wet or uneven footing and some stairs, and check the operator's accessibility advice if mobility is a concern. The Google link goes to Howe Caverns itself, not the nearby hamlet of Howes Cave.
- Tour
- About 90 minutes
- Signature
- Underground boat
- Adult base
- $29.50
Quick guide
- Book first
- Classic tours require online reservations.
- Bring a layer
- The cave stays cool and damp.
Know before you go
- Descend by elevator
- The route begins below ground.
- Watch formations
- Mineral deposits build extremely slowly.
- Ride the boat
- A short water passage is included.
- Protect the cave
- Stay with your guide throughout.
Good to know
Advance online reservations matter: tours depart at set times, and the cave's cool, damp conditions call for grippy shoes and a layer.
Notice these
- limestone passages
- flowstone
- underground boat