Perhaps the most memorable thing about this Death Valley canyon is the trip you'll take to it.See more..
4.5Lake Shasta Caverns(368 reviews) - Great Roadshool Day With The Kids Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Caverns & Caves
We are roadtripping and doing school with our 2 young kids as we go. We are glad we stopped at Lake Shasta Caverns, and our guide, Jerri-Anne (probably not correct spelling) was great. Our 5 & 7 year old did all 700+ stairs by themselves, and we held our 6 lb. dog the entire tour. No backpacks or child carriers are allowed, so prepare to hold a water bottle and carry little kids. We recommend the 10 AM Tour as a chance of having fewer people on the tour. The ferry ride across the lake has amazing views, and the bus ride to the cavern entrance is insane! If you're scared of heights sit on the other side of the bus!See more..
4.5Crystal Cave(363 reviews) - 6 Tips to Help You Make The Most of Your Tour Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves
This Place is Temporarily Closed. Crystal Cave is a marble cave with a wide variety of stalactites, stalagmites, and other geologic features and cave-adapted wildlife that add to its popularity with visitors and scientists from around the world. There is a wide variety of tour options and experiences that appeal to adults, families, and the wild caver. Crystal Cave is open early May-late November, weather and conditions permitting. Advance reservations are online. Please review the physical fitness precautions before purchasing tickets. No pets.See more..
Boyden Cavern is now open under new management! After 3 seasons of closure from the 2015 Rough Fire, we are excited to again offer tours of this magnificent marble cavern. Visit our website for tour times, tickets, and more information!See more..
5.0Jarvis Estate(340 reviews) - MOST AMAZING CAVE TOUR Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards • Caverns & Caves
Jarvis Estate is a family owned winery dedicated to crafting a limited quantity of preeminent wines from our sustainably farmed, estate vineyards in the rugged hillside, four miles east of downtown Napa Valley. The Jarvis Estate winemaking facility is entirely contained within 45,000 square feet of cave tunneled into the scenic Vaca Mountains,and is not only a visual masterpiece, but a technical masterpiece as well. Wines are produced only from estate grown grapes and are cave-aged to perfection prior to release. Varietals include: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Tempranillo and a two proprietary Bordeaux blends.See more..
We spent a short weekend in Arnold and was looking for something for us to do (since there was little snow at Bear Valley) and stumbled across Mercer Caverns on this site. A unique tour, be prepared for LOTS of stairs! As you travel down 200+ steps into the earth and view whats underneath you begin to realize how amazing the earth truly is. Our tour guide was nervous (his first solo tour) but did a good job explaining what you're looking at.See more..
4.0Moaning Caverns(211 reviews) - Review of the GREAT 3 hr adventure Tour Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Caverns & Caves
"Gold miners first explored Moaning Cavern in 1851, but Native Americans have known about the site for centuries because of the haunting, moaning sounds coming from the entrance. Today, visitors enter by descending a metal spiral staircase on our Spiral Tour. For those looking for an even more challenging adventure, try the Expedition Tour. Above ground activities: gemstone mining and ax throwing. School program available. Reservations - Highly recommended for the Spiral Tour. Reservations - Required for the Expedition Tour.See more..
4.5Black Chasm Cavern(118 reviews) - Black Chasm Cavern is a must see! Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Caverns & Caves
Black Chasm was named a National Natural Landmark in 1976 by the National Park Service for its outstanding displays of rare helictite formations. The 50-minute guided walking tour descends a series of stairs and walkways that loop around the formation covered caverns walls. Here, flowstones interspersed with stalactites, draperies and helictites compete for space above the stairways. Above ground activities: gemstone mining, nature hike, picnic tables. School program available. Open every day, year round.See more..
4.5Subway Cave(94 reviews) - Cook walk on a hot day! Caverns & Caves
We joined four PCT hikers during a break & resupply stop on their journey. There are two picnic tables, so it was ideal for our time together. The cave provided a cool and enjoyable respite for all of us. Lights are needed. Phone lights are adequate, but flashlights are better for seeing the cave. We chose to return through the cave, because of the outside temperature, rather that hiking the outside trail back to the entrance. It worked well. Our highlight came when a talented member of our group engaged another small group in a couple of songs, sung in a round format. This was in the large area near the exit. It was a delightful few minutes, enjoyed by all who were in the area.See more..
California's first showcave has been conducting guided tours since 1849. Today, visitors are taken on 60-80 minute "Trail of Lights" tours of the intricate and beautiful rock formations made of marble, calcite, aragonite and gypsum. For the more adventurous, three and five hour challenging caving expeditions can be reserved, exploring the inner reaches of the cave. Comprehensive school program available. Above ground activities include gemstone mining, free nature trail, picnic tables, volleyball court.See more..
