Lost River Caverns 70 mi
A cave in Hellertown, Pennsylvania with short 30–45 minute guided walking tours, open daily all year.
Hellertown, PA, from $17.50
Caves near New York City, NY
5 show caves with public tours within 150 miles of New York City. The closest is Lost River Caverns, about 70 miles away.
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown New York City; driving takes longer. Tour details checked 2026-10-22 against each cave's own site.
Crystal Cave 97 mi
Pennsylvania's first show cave, discovered in 1871, between Allentown and Reading. The one-hour guided tour starts with a film and goes 125 feet down on concrete walks at a constant 54°F.
Kutztown, PA, 54°F inside, from $21
Howe Caverns 139 mi
A cave in Howes Cave, New York whose 90-minute traditional tour covers 1.25 miles on foot plus a quarter-mile underground boat ride.
Howes Cave, NY, 52°F inside, from $29.50
Secret Caverns 139 mi
A New York cave with hourly guided tours down 103 steps to an underground waterfall that drops 100 feet.
New York, from $20
Indian Echo Caverns 146 mi
A cave 3 miles west of Hershey with 45-minute guided tours at a steady 52°F, plus a petting zoo, playground and picnic areas.
Hummelstown, PA, 52°F inside, from $24.50