Howe Caverns, Show cave in Howes Cave, New York.
The limestone cave extends 156 feet below ground level, featuring corridors illuminated by lights that reflect on the underground River Styx.
Farmer Lester Howe discovered the cave entrance in 1842 after noticing cool air emerging from a hole at the base of a hill.
The cave walls display preserved signatures from nineteenth-century visitors alongside the remains of the first tourist boat used for underground excursions.
The traditional cave tour includes walking 1.25 miles on foot and taking a 0.25-mile boat ride through the underground waterways.
The cavern maintains a constant temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year, regardless of external weather conditions.
Location: New York
Elevation above the sea: 319 m
GPS coordinates: 42.69611,-74.39861
Latest update: May 19, 2025 16:33
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