Indian Echo Caverns
A limestone cave west of Hershey. A 45-minute guided tour winds through stalactite chambers and an underground lake, and the cave stays cool in summer.
Indian Echo Caverns lies beneath cliffs along the Swatara River and is one of Pennsylvania's most famous limestone caves. Legend says it once served as a refuge for Native Americans, and in the 18th century a “hermit” lived alone in the cave for 19 years. The guided tour takes about 45 minutes along a level path past stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, the underground “Crystal Lake” and chambers of many shapes. The cave stays at around 12°C year-round, so bring a jacket in summer. Above ground there are gem panning, a petting zoo and picnic areas, making it good for families. Admission is about $25, and the caverns are about 5 miles (8 km) from Hershey.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–16:00 (summer until 18:00)
Nearby sights
- AACA Museum
- Hershey's Chocolate World
- Hersheypark
- The Hershey Story
- The Hotel Hershey
- ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park
- Chocolate Avenue
- Hershey Gardens