An unforgettable underground adventure! Visiting Howe Caverns was such an amazing experience! The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the tour both fun and educational. The caverns themselves are absolutely breathtaking — the rock formations, underground river, and the boat ride were all highlights. Everything was well-organized, clean, and safe, which made the whole experience even better. If you’re coming from New York City, the drive alone is worth it — you get to experience the beautiful, peaceful countryside of upstate New York with rolling hills and scenic views all along the way. It’s the perfect escape from the city and a wonderful way to enjoy nature. It’s a perfect trip for families, couples, or anyone who loves nature and adventure. I’d definitely recommend bringing a jacket since it’s cool underground. I can’t wait to go back again — it truly feels like stepping into another world!

I was extremely pleased with Howes Caverns. The property was immaculate. They had a nice gift shop and café along with fudge and cheese shop. Restrooms were clean as well. Now the caverns experience going down more than 150 feet and seeing the beauty within the cave was awesome. The only thing about the boat ride I can say is that I wish it was longer lol. Also, it is a perfect attraction because it's not to long to take up your entire day and it's just long enough that you feel satisfied with the time you did spend there. I am planning to come back in the summer time to experience the adventure tour which is only open in the summer (might be spring as well, don't quote me). I recommend this place.

We stayed for a night at the Howe Caverns Motel and took the cave tour the next morning — it turned out to be a fun and memorable getaway. The motel was clean, quiet, and comfortable, with a great view of the surrounding valley and hills. It’s not fancy, but it’s exactly what you want for a peaceful overnight stay before the tour. The staff were friendly and check-in was easy. The next morning we joined the 90-minute cave tour, which was the highlight of the trip. The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, and the experience itself was fascinating — walking through illuminated passageways, seeing impressive rock formations, and even taking a short underground boat ride. The temperature stays around 52 degrees year-round, so a light jacket and good shoes are a must. Staying right on-site made it easy to take our time and enjoy the experience without rushing. It’s a great stop for families or anyone looking for something unique and a little adventurous. We’d definitely do it again.

To this day, this is the most beautiful and largest cave I have ever visited! 🌿 My family really enjoyed it here. The atmosphere is breathtaking, and the boat ride was simply amazing — truly unforgettable! 💫 I will definitely recommend this place to my friends, and of course, we will come back again whenever possible. Thank you for such wonderful emotions!

We enjoyed our tour of the caverns! I forget our tour guides name but she had a fabulously dry yet funny and charming personality. Most importantly she gave great information on the history of the caverns. We had two adults and three kids in our group (ages 6-9) and they all had a great time.

Cool place. Tours feel a bit like a grade school field trip, but it’s the only way to see it. Interesting info and definitely cool to be in an underground cave. The winding part at the end of the tour was my favorite… go in even if you think you’ll be scared. I don’t like tight spaces and I would have been disappointed if I didn’t do it. It was the best part to me. You only have to go through it once and there’s an open space tunnel to get back out.

Michael was an excellent guide! A lot of history and beautiful views. We did the regular 90 minute tour- all the special tours had no availability. Buy your tickets in advance! No need to show your tickets, they have all the info on their tablets. Do NOT bring in purses, back packs, or diaper bags. Leave them in your car or you can check them at the counter.

I went over the labor weekend with my family to celebrate my birthday. It’s a cool experience to see the natural cave with underground water falls. The Wait was not bad and staff are really friendly. Also in the meantime if you need to wait there is a lake where you could have an amazing picnic or even relax. Big parking lot and easy to find the place. There are souvenirs and beverages for sale.

Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend wearing sneakers. Gift shop had lots of interesting things. Tickets were only available on-site when we went. Cash only.

We loved it! We have been to Howe several times. I am so glad we finally went to Secret Caverns. It was the best!!! I highly recommend it. It is reasonable and the cave has been minimally modified to accommodate guests. Absolutely beautiful.

Located in the Schoharie Valley of New York State, Secret Caverns offers an unforgettable journey 100 feet below the surface to explore a unique underground world. As you descend, you'll walk through a narrow, winding passageway that opens into massive rooms filled with impressive geological formations. The cavern's highlight is a beautiful, 40-foot waterfall—a rare feature in a dry cave—that feeds into a pristine underground lake. For travelers looking for a quirky, off-the-beaten-path adventure, this natural wonder provides a fascinating look at ancient rock and mineral structures.

This was a great experience. The guide was funny and knowledgeable. Each group is just the right size. The tour lasts about an hour. There is some steep climbing and narrow passageways involved, but that of course is to be expected. The underground waterfall is really fascinating.

A fun spot, cool cave, and interesting history. 100 foot waterfall inside! Our guide was very friendly and informative.

Enjoyed my cave tour! The atmosphere was great and the waterfall was so cool. Not as tall as Ruby Falls but they actually give you time to take pictures and enjoy it. They also let me carry my well behaved dog :)

Stopped in after visiting Howe Caverns and The Iroquois Museum. Great find! I started with the Black IPA and it was delicious! Whenever I see a black IPA on a menu I try it and this one was extraordinary. It was balanced and had a great hop flavor but also left a creamier mouthfeel than a regular IPA. It was easy to drink and left me wanting more. My boyfriend ordered the red ale and it too was remarkable. I wanted to drink his too! The malty, but clean ale left you wanting more after every sip. Since I wanted to try another beer from this excellent brewer I tried the Serious Pale Ale and it was good, well-balanced and very easy to drink. I will definitely be back for the red ale and the black IPA! Don’t skip this brewery if you are in the area and go out of your way to visit. The owner was engaging and fun to talk to!! Overall great visit!!

Family-owned and operated brewery occupying what looks like a former firehouse. A nice selection of brews ranging from blondes to stouts of higher proof. Only snacks available, but on hand is a menu to a local restaurant which delivers to the brewery. Clean facility, with al fresco section next to the unpaved parking lot. Very friendly staff. Various merchandise on sale, including small-batch distillates.

Friendly staff near Howes Cavern. Nice beer decor. However brews not that impressive. No food on premises but you can order in from local places.

Great beer and great hosts. Very cool establishment. The men behind the bar offered great conversation and hilarious jokes. We had a great visit.

Extremely comfortable and welcoming brewery with a good selection of beers ranging from light bodied ales to stouts and flavored seltzers. Customer service is top notch and the brew master even took a moment to say hello to us. Really love the vibe of this place and it is close to Howes Caverns which is a well known tourist spot.

The owners were great to talk to and gave us great ideas on other things to do in the area. They have plenty more than just beer so even if you're not a beer drinker I'd still recommend stopping by.

Was passing by to see a tourist attraction. It was closed 😡 decided to drown my sorrows with beer. 😁 I'm so glad I did! I had the chance to meet the owners and a sample a traditional lager. Excellent! If your in the area, good place and nice people.