Howe Caverns
A limestone cave 50 meters underground, where visitors take a small boat across an underground lake. It is one of New York State’s most popular cave attractions.
Opened in 1842, Howe Caverns is one of the oldest commercial show caves in the United States. A tour of about 90 minutes takes visitors down by elevator to 156 feet underground. They then walk along trails past stalactites, stalagmites and the “Bride’s Altar,” before taking a flat-bottomed boat across the underground lake. Other activities include cave exploration and a zipline. It is about 50 km from Cooperstown, roughly 50 minutes by car. Nearby, Secret Caverns and the Iroquois Indian Museum can be combined into a half-day trip. The caves are cool, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Secret Caverns
- Glimmerglass State Park
- Hyde Hall
- Otsego Lake
- Kingfisher Tower
- The Glimmerglass Festival
- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
- Main Street, Cooperstown