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Lost River Caverns

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Lost River Caverns
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#1 of 6 things to do in Hellertown
Caverns & Caves • Geologic Formations
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Buckingham, PA446 contributions
A homage to family vacation attractions.
Aug 2021 • Friends
A homage to annual family vacation attractions of yore. Before the tour of the caverns and viewing of the Lost River a museum describing the history and geology of the caverns is available for viewing. The museum also contains a collection of antique firearms. Tours are timed and guided. Our guide, Toby was well rehearsed and deadpan in delivery but was informative and was able to capably answer the questions of visitors. As with all cave tours surfaces can be uneaten and slippery so wear a solid pair of shows or sneakers and hold on to available handrails. Online reservations are recommended for the date of visit and tour time otherwise you may spend more time in the museum or gift shop than you otherwise would. There is a picnic area and a simulated gold/gem panning activity if you are interested. Though the attraction and amenities are showing some age the price is more than reasonable and fair for the experience.
Written August 2, 2021
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tridcod
Annandale, NJ694 contributions
Hey! Speak up Caverns.
Aug 2022
We have visited several caves and caverns across the US, so we decided to see this one close to home.
It is considerably smaller than most of the other caverns we have visited, but still interesting.
The 'Museum' is an eclectic collection kind of like your grandfather's attic, with all manner of tools, guns, mining gear, and stuffed animals. An OK place to wait for the tour, however. The gift shop is OK if you like minerals, but for the most part is kitschy souvenir stuff.
The tour was only OK. Our guide spoke so fast and not nearly loud enough so those of us in the rear barely heard a word. I am told they are short staffed and are loading up the tours, but we did not hear much of what she said. Maybe some low volume handheld speaker might help.

The tour is walking with some steep inclines. You cannot bring a walking stick so if you are in any was mobility handicapped this may be too difficult.

Some areas are looking pretty shopworn and could use some maintenance/cleaning.

Although less than expected, we were glad to have seen it.
Written September 13, 2022
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CFV
2 contributions
Disappointed
Sep 2022
The cavern is awesome. My husband and I as well as our two 11 year old and 13 year old grandsons were amazed! However, our tour guide, Maddie, spoke using a high pitched voice in such a sing-song manner that we had a difficult time deciphering what she said. I asked her to repeat some facts a couple of times but finally gave up. What could have been a fantastic tour was only okay.
Written September 4, 2022
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PalmTreeLuvr
Brooklyn, NY5 contributions
Not for anyone with claustrophobia
Aug 2022 • Couples
I was not able to go through this cavern as it was tight, narrow, low ceiling, definitely not for anyone with claustrophobia. My boyfriend was able to and enjoyed it. Interesting story, still family owned. Takes about 30 mins. Not for kids under 7 yrs old, you cannot touch anything.
Written August 18, 2022
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Enterprise_J
Bear, DE102 contributions
Nice and pleasant experience
Oct 2020 • Couples
I know these aren’t the best or largest caverns in the state but for its size the staff seemed very proud of their attraction and made the experience very pleasant. Our tour guide, Hunter, was very knowledgeable about the formations and history of the cavern. The caverns are not very spacious so we were able to complete the tour in about 30-40 minutes. The price was reasonable and there is a small gift shop which contained souvenirs. The staff was also very safety conscious and always warning us about hazards above or tight spaces. They also offer hand sanitizer before and after the tour.
Written October 26, 2020
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Diane O
3 contributions
Great way to spend a hot summer's day
Aug 2022
Great tour into the caverns. Our guide was Emily who, although said she had only returned to work there after a few years hiatus, was knowledgeable, interesting and kind. Our group had a number of younger children with us and she made sure they were OK when she lowered the lights to show some interesting mineral specimens that they have. Tour was about an hour. Very nice people who work in the gift shop. Our granddaughter bought a bag of sand to discover gems. There were actually a lot of very pretty rocks and crystals in it! Highly recommend.
Written August 15, 2022
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Berlinguy030
Omaha, NE66 contributions
Tiny, terrible tourist trap. Avoid!
Jul 2020
I was taken through a very short set of cave tunnels while the guide mechanically recited her “script”. It was very noisy in there, since they had pumps running to help keep the tunnel dry. The “museum” is a ratty-looking, old, dusty collection of random stuff. It was not worth the price, and laughable when you compare it to the amazing Crystal Cave near Kutztown, PA—definitely go there instead!
Written July 24, 2020
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JS
Allentown, PA1 contribution
great family experience
Jan 2023 • Family
Great family experience. The tour was long enough and had enough variety to keep everybody interested and entertained. Our guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all my kids questions and making the tour fun. this is in nostalgic experience, at a very reasonable price that makes you feel like a kid again.
Written January 16, 2023
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Lauren Y
33 contributions
Overall a cool experience
Feb 2023 • Family
We were in the area for snow tubing and wanted to do something with the kids. I havent been to a cavern since i was a kid 30+ yrs ago. This cavern is small great for 1st timers. It is very narrow and some areas are steep and slippery. If you have any mobility issues i would not suggest this location. There is some cool things to see and alot of history. Its chilly so make sure to have a coat or heavy sweatshirt. The gift shop has some inexpensive Souvenirs which is great for young children who want to buy something. The waiting area has some old collectibles.
Written February 13, 2023
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Albert C
New York City, NY56 contributions
Lost River Cavern
Jan 2023
Smaller cavern than others but it is also less pricey than others. If you like to explore different caves and are into rock formation, then visit this place if you're in the area. I believe this is privately own so look at the cost to entry as upkeeping the cave and keep the viewing going to the next generation. The tour is about 30 minutes. You will probably see the same types of rocks and formation as other caves. The walk inside the cavern is very easy. The tour guide is knowledgeable. The guide was a student and I was impressed with his knowledge about the cavern. If you do go and your guide was good, please give a small tip because our guide was greeting the group out as they were paying for the cave entry but no one tipped him. You pay for the entry after the tour as you are exiting, if you did not pay online.
Written January 16, 2023
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