The Top Family Trip in Howes Cave New York Howes Caverns
Howes Caverns
For a memorable experience of a lifetime, visit Howes Caverns in Howe! You’ll go 156 feet underground and walk through caves and see spectacular underground rock formations and waterfalls and magnificent rock. You will be awestruck observing stalactites and stalagmites and you’ll top off the fascinating cavern walk with a boat ride on the waters of the underground Lake of Venus. Howes Caverns will thrill children and adults alike. Even The Howes Cavern gift shop is an awesome experience where there are hundreds of cool items capturing the natural beauty of the caverns with gorgeous rock trinkets and jewelry.
for directions to Howes Caverns from all over New York visit this link
http://www.howecaverns.com/visit_us/directions.php
Howe Caverns, Inc.
255 Discovery Drive
Howes Cave, NY 12092
The Howes Caverns Staff is happy to provide specific directions for you via e-mail at fun@howecaverns.com or telephone at 518-296-8900.
Before you visit Howe’s Caverns, realize you will not be able to carry backpacks or baby backpack carriers. The terrain is difficult at times to navigate, so this is for your own protection and safety. Large purses are not allowed either, so I would advise a waist bag such as a fanny pack to hold your keys and wallet. Howes Caverns does allow baby FRONT carriers. The underground environment is fragile so No strollers or walkers are allowed. The caverns stay about 52 degrees F year round, so plan on wearing a jacket or very heavy sweater or super thick sweat shirt, so you can feel comfortable during your touring. Also be sure to wear your most comfortable walking shoes and avoid wearing hard soles. Sneakers and hiking books are the most appropriate footwear for this experience.
You can purchase tickets online or in person. Howes Caverns has adventure tours, private tours, and lantern tours.
Visit this link for a virtual tour
http://www.howecaverns.com/about_howe/tour/index.php
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Borealis Restaurant in Howes Cave
The Borealis Restaurant located on Route 7, at the entrance to the Howe Caverns access road is the perfect place for the family to eat after a long day trekking through the Howes Caverns. They are open 7 days a week from noon until midnight. They are geared up for families on vacation and even have a Holiday Motel on the same grounds. The Borealis Restaurant serves American food from burgers to steaks and seafood. They also offer a full salad bar and a cocktail room. There’s something on the menu to please kids and adults alike and prices are reasonable. The restaurant has a beautiful backdrop view of Schoharie Valley.
Telephone: (518) 296-8911
For directions to Borealis Restaurant in Howes Cave
http://www.borealis-holiday.com/directions.htm
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The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY
This cool museum in Howes Cave, NY has a special children’s exhibit where children can learn about American Indian bead work, pottery and corn husking. Children can see how long it takes to pound corn into corn meal with a mortar and pestle. It is a fun hands on experience where kids are introduced to various Iroquois crafts, games, cooking and technologies. They will also experience the art of storytelling.
http://www.iroquoismuseum.org/
Located at:
324 Caverns Road
Howes Cave, New York 12092
(518) 296-8949
The Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY also has a 45-acre Nature Park with both long and short trails. There are both guided and self-guided tours available. Your family can enjoy fields of wild flowers, the animals of nature, and at this time of year the intense colors of autumn leaves with the beauty of Howes Cave foliage.
To learn more about the attractions of Howes Cave and the leather stocking region visit
http://www.roundthebend.com/central/
and not far from Howes Cave New York is the famous Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Cooperstown New York
