Got your bucket list handy? If not, you might want to grab it, because this Pennsylvania cave tour definitely belongs on it. Even if you’ve taken a tour of Penn’s Cave before, you might want to stop by again as there’s always something new to discover. The tour, however, is just the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable adventure.
As the only all-water cavern in the United States, Penn’s Cave in Centre Hall definitely deserves a spot on your bucket list. It won’t take you long to see why.
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Climb into your assigned boat for the guided cave tour, which typically runs for 50 minutes. The tour is not handicap accessible, and you’ll have to walk down (then up) nearly 50 stairs to reach the boat.
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The temperature in the cave stays steady at 52 degrees Fahrenheit, so be sure to dress comfortably.
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You may also get a bit wet during the tour from water than sometimes drips in the cavern.
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Bring your camera along, so you can document your experience. Once your cave tour is over, your adventure can still continue with a….
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Cave Mountain Tour or the Farm-Nature-Wildlife Tour. You’ll explore, with a guide, the cave mountain in an off-road Jeep. The tour runs two hours long.
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If you love animals, you’ll definitely want to set off on the guided Farm-Nature-Wildlife Tour. You’ll be on a bus for the 90-minute tour that will take you to some of Penn Cave’s 1,600 acres, where a variety of animals live.
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You can also do a little gem mining or try to escape a life-sized maze after your tours. Tickets for all of the tours must be purchased at the Visitors Center.
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Penn’s Cave Visitor Center and Gift Shop are currently open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masks are required in the Visitors Center and during the cave tour.
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Click here for the official website of Penn’s Cave. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you been on this Pennsylvania cave tour? What did you like best about it? Share your experience in the comments! You might also want to consider adding the largest outdoor pool in PA to your bucket list.
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Address: Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park, 222 Penns Cave Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, USA
