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Howe Caverns: A Photo Tour

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

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Plan Your Visit to Howe Caverns

Howe Caverns Picture - The Winding Way

The Winding Way's natural artistry is the result of water erosion.

© 2005 Kim Knox Beckius
In this final Howe Caverns photo, you'll see the beautiful artistry inside the cave's Winding Way that has resulted from millions of years of water erosion. If these images have piqued your interest in planning a visit to Howe Caverns, here's everything you need to know before you go.

Directions: Howe Caverns is located at 255 Discovery Drive in Howes Cave, New York. From New York City and points south, follow the NYS Thruway north and west to Exit 25A for I-88 West, then take exit 22 and follow signs to Howe Caverns. From Montreal and points north, follow the Northway (I-87) south to Exit 1W for the NYS Thruway (I-90) West to Exit 25A. Travel I-88 West to Exit 22, then follow signs to Howe Caverns. Additional [link url=http://www.howecaverns.com/content1039[/link] are available at the Howe Caverns Web site.

Hours: Howe Caverns is open seven days a week year round. It is closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. As of 2009, hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except in the winter when the caverns close at 5 p.m. Lantern Tours are offered by reservation for adults only on Friday and Saturday evenings year round.

Tickets: As of 2009, admission fees are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and juniors ages 12 to 15 and $10 for children ages 5 to 11. Children 4 and under are admitted free. Discounted AAA and group rates are available. Lantern tours are $27.

For More Information or Lantern Tour Reservations: Call Howe Caverns at 518-296-8900.

Kim Knox Beckius
Guide since 1998

Kim Knox Beckius
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