Lost River Caverns
A small limestone cave in Hellertown with an underground stream, stalactites and a gemstone display, great for families.
Lost River Caverns is located in Hellertown, about 6 km south of Bethlehem, and has been run by the Gilman family since the 1930s. A tour of roughly 30–45 minutes passes through five chambers, featuring stalactites, stalagmites and an underground stream that disappears into the rock. At the entrance, the mineral and gemstone museum and gold-panning and gem-hunting activities are popular with children. Tickets cost about USD 20. The cave stays cool, so bring a light jacket even in summer.
Opening hours
About 9:00–17:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Wind Creek Bethlehem
- Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
- SteelStacks
- National Museum of Industrial History
- Lehigh University
- Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts
- Historic Moravian Bethlehem District
- Central Moravian Church