This place is awesome if ur looking for something to do with the family deff check this place out its an actual real cave read more

Laurel Caverns - Parks Near Me - Farmington, Pennsylvania

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I did the basic guided tour. It was about an hour long. The cave system is very interesting and Shirley did a great job explaining the formation of the cave as well as the history/discovery of the cave. The only issue I had with this tour was the discussion of white nose syndrome. It was explained to us that white nose is present in the cave and it is killing the bat population but Shirley failed to mention how we prevent the spreading of white nose syndrome. It is super important to know this so the bat population can grow again. Please disinfect your shoes before entering another cave! Other than this issue everything about the tour was great!! read more

Looking for an unusual activity to challenge you physically and take you at least a little out of your comfort zone? The lower cave tour is about 2-3 hours, where a guide takes you and your group underground to climb and explore. Cindy, our tour guide, did an excellent job! She made sure everyone was safe and stayed together. She knew the cave really wel. We had been in the cave before so she made sure to take us to a recently excavated\opened section to make sure we had a new experience. Well be back! And we'll ask for Cindy! read more

Laurel Caverns was a standard for catholic school field trips. However, it is way cooler as an adult when you can do the wild cave tour. Take a jacket, even if its summer, because the cave is always the same temperature of about 50 degrees. Then when you're done being underground, you should go check out the nearby Ohiopyle Falls. Its a little bit of a drive but well worth it. read more

Rate a cave? Let's start with the human element; our tour guide was funny and pleasant. the caverns were well lit with a few interactive lights and presentations. The visitor center has fossil or gem mining for 6-9.00 a bag. It also has miniature golf inside a "cavern" for 6.00 a person. The cavern itself was beautiful sandstone. If you are expecting stalagmites or stalactites this has none. No crystals just an incredible labyrinth of tunnels and rooms. I want to come back and try the cave exploring or the repel. It's worth a bit of a drive and if you are near, check it out. It's beautiful. read more

A group of us headed up to the mountains for a fall weekend and unfortunately Mother Nature didn't bless us with good weather so we were looking for things to do and stay out of her wrath. Decided to head here and it was great walking tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. This was a great way to spend a rainy fall afternoon and reasonable pricing. read more

Days like today make me extremely glad that I visit the gym 5+ days/week. Days like today make me also feel like I shouldn't phone it in like I do 4+ days/week. In case anyone didn't tell you - spelunking is a little bit hard. My party of four took part in the three-hour Lower Caving spelunking experience for the cool price of $25 dollars today. We originally planned for the two-hour Upper Caving tour, but discovered that the two-hour tour was more for the kiddos. In short, our big, adult a**es weren't likely to fit through the tiny openings that this tour entailed. So, off to the lower cave we went - 46 STORIES DOWN. I wore boots, jeans and a long-sleeved t-shirt and I'm very glad I did. The slopes in the cave were slippery at times and I was thankful for the grip of my boots as well as their ankle support. The guide was fine, though a little more history of the cave would've been nice. However, I spent most of the time looking very carefully ahead of me in a semi-constant fear of falling into the cave abyss. Luckily, that didn't happen. As the waiver stated, that would've resulted in a dramatic "media frenzy" about a cave rescue... A few things you should know before considering the Lower Caving tour: 1. It is not for the faint of heart. Literally. This is basically rock-climbing indoors. You'll have to scale rock formations with just your hands, feet and sheer will to get you through it. 2. This is probably not the best tour for our claustrophobic friends. While the cave ceilings at times are high, there is the occasional tight crawl space or "suck in your stomach to get through the next 10 feet" situation. 3. You may get wet and/or muddy. I highly recommend boots. Sneaks will work, but there are a few streams that you'll find yourself walking or crawling through; and boots will be helpful. For $25 this tour, including orientation, was 3 1/2 hours from start to finish. That's pretty ridiculously cheap. Harness your inner adventure and give it a try! Just remember to rest up the night before. Oh, and maybe NOT schedule your Lower Caving visit for the day after the Big Pour. That being said, spelunking surprisingly cured my wicked hangover - an unexpected bonus. read more

As caves go, Laurel Caverns wasn't terribly interesting. There aren't many unique or interesting formations. However, our guide, Roland, was a real treat. He informed us that he didn't usually give tours; instead, he worked deep in the caves, excavating new areas. If anything, that made him an even better tour guide, and he hung out with us afterwards just to chat. Our kids were really captivated by his stories. read more

So I went there today with my family and let me tell u, it was the most amazing experience any of us could've had (we drove from Virginia) . There were so many options and different tours that it was hard to choose from but everything involved in the tour was absolutely amazing. My cousin is unfortunately In a wheel chair and is only eight years old however our absolutely amazing tour guide "Tyler" was patient and kind and hilarious we absolutely had an amazing experience and I don't have anything bad to say. ‍. And the view off the balcony was absolutely stunning ! We could see all the way to Pittsburgh! Our tour was absolutely an amazing experience and we will definitely be coming back. Everything was affordable and again our tour guide Tyler was the best ! I'm very proud of this place ! read more

Fun little place to spend a day. Took my girlfriend here to do the rappelling, cave tour, mini-golf, and all. Had a fun time. Both did rappelling which was 33 a person for 3 40-foot rappels inside the cave. read more

Laurel Caverns was great from start to finish! Their website is very informative and clear, which is always a plus. I called a week or two before our trip with a handful of questions, and the woman on the phone was very nice, professional, patient, and helpful. We ran into the same great friendly service from everyone else we met when we arrived. The people definitely seemed to care, which made the whole experience very enjoyable. Their liability waivers are hilarious. Definitely take the time to read them- somebody put some thought and effort into them, and we were rolling on the floor at lines like "A sprained ankle can lead to a massive 18 hour recovery operation and significant media coverage of your dramatic rescue." good stuff! Our group of 3 pretty adventurous adults (ages 27-36) first tried the Cave Rapelling. Both of our guides were great, but I admit this activity was a little underwhelming for our group, who have all rock climbed in the past. It also seemed a little overpriced, especially compared to the great value of the caving tours. I would still definitely recommend this for younger people (like, I guess middle-school-aged? I dunno. I don't know how kids age. I just know I would have loved this back when my body-to-cliff size ratio was more dramatic). This would probably be good for a birthday party or a score-cool-aunt-points activity. The REAL thrill, however, was the Lower Caving. (ASK FOR CINDY! She was fantastic!) This was honestly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I can't say how it compares to other caving trips, as this was my first time giving it a go, but it was definitely a serious adventure for us newbies. We were a bit nervous about potentially having to do stream crawls and other crazy scary stuff, but the nice thing is that anywhere were we reached something seriously nutso, there would always be an easier way around, meaning everyone in the group could operate within their own Comfort/Thrill Zone. Be warned, though, that you need to take all the info from the website very seriously. Meaning make sure to wear clothes that can get seriously filthy (it is impossible to not get caked in sand and mud), be prepared for a physical challenge and some tight spaces (sadly, a couple parts might still be rough for the overweight or injury-prone), and BRING TWO GOOD SOURCES OF LIGHT! They don't let you in without these, and with good reason. A head lamp is a worthy investment here- they sell them in the gift shop for pretty cheap. Definitely check this place out. You're in for a fantastic adventure. read more

A must-visit if you're in the area. If you have doubts or children, I'd recommend staying on the Family Tour. There is some difficulty and danger IMO in doing either the upper caverns tour or the lower caverns tour. The upper caverns tour is supposed to be the easy tour; I found it difficult, and I noticed plenty of ways in which injuries could occur. The lower caverns tour must be really problematic. Lots to see, a great light show, and the staff makes a good effort. read more

First and only time I have been to a cavern was at Laurel Caverns. I was not impressed, it felt too commercialized. I felt the tour was cheaply put together. There wasnt much of a souvenir shop. If I had to recommend going here, I would not. read more

Extremely educational, awesome trip, Megan was a fantastic guide, highly recommended and will return for more.

Firstly, I should let you know that we did the hour long tour. I think this was our mistake. If you are able (physically) I would highly recommend doing one of the more extensive tours and/or spelunking. From what we saw walking around, getting down into the lower caves and exploring the harder to reach areas would have been a lot of fun. As it was. the hour long tour is seriously average, poorly conceived and delivered. The tour includes some strange features such as a weird and irrelevant light and sound show apparently attempting to represent the color of light's frequencies. On top of this, our guide was bizarre! Along with a range of other strange/uncomfortable behaviors, he made strange (somewhat off-color) jokes and spent most of our time attempting to identifying animals or film stars (including ET) in the shape of the rocks. There was no attempt to educate us about the caves or engage us. It was an uncomfortable and largely unpleasant experience. As said at the start, I HIGHLY recommend making the time and paying a bit extra to do the more extensive tours and/or spelunking. I think you would have a good experience. read more

Awesome time. Went down for my birthday to do the upper cave tour. My sister has done the lower and she had a bad hip at the time. We thought it would be easier. It really wasn't lol but we all had a great time. Roland our guide was awesome. He was knowledgeable and skilled but didn't make it feel like a strictly guided tour. I was able to wander freely in areas we were in within reason. It is a good workout if you go the harder ways but there is easier ways if you are not ok with crawling on your belly( it worth crawling to get the full experience). Will definitely be going back to do the lower cave and maybe repealing. One of the many natural gems we have in Pennsylvania. read more

Took my 7 and 8 year olds here this past weekend. We stayed at Summit Inn which is literally right down the street about 5 miles. You head through a state forrest and are literally in the middle of nowhere, but the entrance is clearly marked. The entry and parking lot are paved and there is a fantastic view of the Uniontown/Fairchance valley below. There are picnic tables and it would make a great spot for lunch and to watch a sunset (although I think they close at 5pm). Kids are free, but they got my wife and I for $21 each which I thought was an bit pricey for what you get. Tours seem to follow some schedule and we had about a 15 minute wait. They have a small observation deck and giftshop with nicknacks. There is also an indoor putt-putt called Cavernputt. It is dark, damp, and dingy, but the kids had fun. We did the standard hour-long tour and it was led by a 50 something year old guy that was very opinionated and obviously a wannabe standup comic. He wasn't funny and seemed a bit miffed that no one laughed at his bad jokes. He ranted about many topics including the government and was proud to say that this cave was privately owned and maintained. He also didn't seem to like the fact that 50+ years ago some locals carved their names into the sandstone. Get over it bud -- that's part of the history. On to the cave itself. An artificial, sculpted concrete entrance was constructed to access the cave proper. Things were surprisingly wet and the floor is remarkably slick and uneven. As you progress to the true natural part of the cave the floor was less wet coated in sand, but again very steep, uneven, and slick. My wife and kids were in flip-flops and they really had to watch their step. I'm an avid outdoorsman and have been to other 'commercial' caves such as Luray Caverns, and it was really amazing to me how potentially dangerous this place is. I certainly wouldn't have wanted to take my mom here, anyone over 60, anyone with health problems, or anyone that was overweight that has mobility problems. Lighting is pretty poor so you can't see a lot. This goes for the jagged walls that can catch your head or the occasional rock protruding from the floor. The cave itself is rather unremarkable in its features. There are no stalactites or stalagmites as I have seen in other caves. The guide pointed out names certain 'features' and used his dim flashlight to show imaginary formations. Maybe if you were tripping on LSD you could see these things, but it was just rock walls... There was one climb up a steep slope that I believe he said was 15 or 16%. One guy in our group in his late 50s was huffing and puffing so hard that I thought Darth Vader was behind me. The guide showed us just how the hill messes with your perspective by rolling a ball on a rail that appeared to slope uphill, yet the balled rolled the opposite way. Not sure the kids understood his description. There is one room where they kill the lights and you can experience complete darkness. Unfortunately you are then subjected to a musical light show. The last memorable feature was a short narrow passageway that is unlit until you make some noise by clapping your hands or shouting. The kids really enjoyed this part. For more advanced groups there is an area where you can repel down a 40 feet chimney or go deeper in the cave provided you bring your own two sources of light. In summary -- my kids really enjoyed the 'adventure'. My wife hated it, but took one for the team. read more

I thought we were going to learn something about science and caves, but it seemed like I got preached too and had to endure horrible jokes about men beating their wives to keep them in line. The "Family Tour" we took today was certainly geared towards kids, which made the inappropriate jokes even more disturbing. Bring on the science. This tour was a waste. There were no stalagmites or stalactites (because of the kind of cave it is), and there were only two types of rocks or minerals pointed out. The tour ended with a several minute, cheesy light show accompanied by Handel's Massiah in "the Chapel." You can't make this up. Stay away! read more