4.5Cave of the Mounds(577 reviews) - Self paced tour through cave system Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations
The most beautiful cave in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest, Cave of the Mounds lies just off U.S. Highways 18/151 in Blue Mounds, WI. The United States Department of the Interior and the National Park Service designated Cave of the Mounds a National Natural Landmark because the site possesses "exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of man's environment". Curious tourists and budding cave enthusiasts have been enjoying an introduction to caving in the midwest for years while visiting Cave of the Mounds. Commonly referred to as the "jewel box" of America's major caves for the variety and delicacy of its formations, Cave of the Mounds is recognized by the Chicago Academy of Sciences as "the significant cave of the upper Midwest".See more..
4.5Crystal Cave(321 reviews) - A nice day trip Caverns & Caves
Join us for Adventures Above and Below... Crystal Cave is fun for the entire family! Discover our unique, naturally formed, geological wonder 485 million years in the making! Our professionally guided tours explore multiple levels and meandering passages that descend more than 70 feet below the earth. Learn about the history and geology of the cave as you pass stalactites, stalagmites, other crystal formations, and the four species of bats who call the cave home! After the hour-long tour, venture above to experience the other great activities we have to offer. Search for real gems and fossils at Prospector’s Creek. Take the opportunity to hike our woodland trails, picnic with the family in our shaded picnic grounds, or browse our educational gift shop, which includes one of the largest rock shops in the upper Midwest. In addition to our extensive mineral collection, we have beautiful jewelry, fossils, apparel, and unique educational products for the entire family. A Visit to Crystal Cave is a great opportunity for families, groups, or anyone looking for memories to last a lifetime. There’s always something new to discover and explore at Wisconsin’s longest cave! You are guaranteed an adventure that is truly under this world!See more..
The caves are beautiful in the Summer, but about every third Winter they are spectacular. A few years ago tens of thousands of people came here. It is definitely worth a long trip. Also about February the lake freezes and you can drive over the ice to Madelaine Island. The locals contribute their Christmas Trees that mark the route.See more..
4.5Meyers Beach Sea Caves(138 reviews) - Dreaming of hiking this again! Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves • Hiking Trails
Meyers Beach sea caves are located just North of Cornucopia, Wi. There are caves at the the Northern end of Mawikwe bay and one cave at the South end of Mawikwe Bay.See more..
4.5Cherney Maribel Caves(23 reviews) - Have not been to the caves yet, but regularly stop to hike. Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Caverns & Caves
I like stopping at this park whenever in the area, just to hike its trails. The park is situated on the Niagara Escarpment - a dolomite wall that is a leftover of the ancient sea shore. It's always cool next to the wall - even on the hottest days. I am yet to time my visit to get into the caves, since the access is ran by volunteer group and is very limited - something to look forward to.See more..
Planning a trip is hard in 2020 when you want to be safe. Having resources together is harder. Eagle Cave solved all of that for us. They adjusted our campsite for us because we had more hammocks than planned- no complaints, no issues, and they seemed genuinely happy to help us. We went on the canoes and had a great time. They know the area well and dropped us off with plenty of direction, at a price that cannot be beat. We had privacy, we had supplies, and we had a good time. My only regret is we didn’t stay long enough to visit the grounds’ namesake cave. Maybe next year.See more..
4.5Ice Caves(12 reviews) - Put this on your list of things to do (weather permitting of course!) Spent More than 3 hours Caverns & Caves
If it gets cold enough to freeze over this area of Lake Superior so that you can walk on the ice and into the Ice Caves, be sure to take the walk. We last went in March of 2014 (this form only allows us to list our visit as one year ago btw) during a particularly cold winter, and although the walk from the parking lot to the caves is about a mile (a guess), it was worth it. Truly a wonder to behold and highly recommended.See more..
5.0Pier Natural Bridge Park(2 reviews) - Very interesting geological feature Caverns & Caves • Parks • Geologic Formations
While larger geological formations in this part of the state are well-known (like Mill Bluff State Park, or Natural Bridge State Park), there are small gems hiding in the woods here and there. This one has a small stream flowing under the spot where two cliffs touch each other above the surface of the water. It also has a tunnel drilled through the sandstone rock, and a trail that goes at the bottom and top of the rock. It's also a great spot for the picnic.See more..
