Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon: Hours, Address, Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks Reviews: 4.5/5
Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Celebrating 91 Years of Discovery and Family-Friendly Fun Since 1930! Where science and adventure are NATURALLY FUN! One-hour interpretive tours of two spectacular crystal caverns. Educational programs, Black Light Adventures, Raystown Rocks Gift Shop, gem panning, primitive camping. Great family events…October Ghosts & Goblins Tours, December Santa in the Cave, February Batfest, March Easter Bunny Underground, National Caves & Karst Day with TEN for PENN in June, June Discovery Days, and weekly Summer Events too! Closest Cavern to Raystown Lake.
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4.5
357 reviews
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rockingtheboat
Allport, PA12 contributions
Family
Wonderful. Loved both caves and our guide and the staff were excellent. Especially enjoyed seeing the original hole that the young man dug into the cave from outside! Amazing. I can't imagine the rush he got when he stepped inside that first room.
Written July 20, 2022
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Thank you so much for the great rating and wonderful review! Our team is exceptional and I'll be sure to share. My dad discovered Whisper Rocks as a teenager and we work hard to preserve and share his legacy with our guests each and everyday. We are truly blessed. I hope you will include other show caves in your travels. They are all unique, different, and special in their own way. Come back and see us soon!
Written July 23, 2022
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Lilithsgigi
York Haven, PA1 contribution
Family
It was my first time visiting any type of caverns and I’m hooked we will be traveling to more. I went with my family.
Written July 19, 2022
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Thank you! Our #1 goal is to excite our guests about the underground world and of course to encourage them to protect and preserve it for generations to come. AND the highest compliment we can receive is yours - the desire to see more of these natural wonders beneath our feet. We are so glad your are hooked and we truly appreciate you sharing these wonderful words. Happy cavning!
Written July 23, 2022
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Amy H
6 contributions
My husband was here a child on a family vacation and suggested that we visit before we returned home to Reading. I enjoyed my visit very much. The owner was very friendly and accommodating and she had a vast knowledge of all things cave. She even stuck her head out the door to wish us a safe trip home and happy caving. You do not see that kind of treatment anymore. Our tour guide Lauren was excellent. She really cares about the cave and her passion for caves and protecting the bats was obvious. I like her sense of humor and dedication to her job as a tour guide.
Written July 15, 2022
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Thank you so much for visiting Lincoln Caverns! I was thrilled to share your comments with our team and I truly enjoyed meeting you both! It is wonderful to share cave experiences other cave buffs, those who truly appreciate the unique and special world below us. It never ceases to amaze me what water can do over time. We are glad you enjoyed your visit here and wish you years of amazing cave tours in your travels. Please stop back and see us again!
Written July 23, 2022
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James B
1 contribution
Very friendly people at the caverns and in town. Great overnight getaway for 2 or spend a day with the family.
Written July 13, 2022
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Thank you so much for visiting our wonderful community of Huntingdon and for including Lincoln Caverns in your visit. We truly appreicate the wonderful review and hope you come back to our great little town in the future!
Written July 14, 2022
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npattersontherapist
Danville, PA1 contribution
Family
We took our 9 and 10 year old children and they loved it! Our guide was fabulous. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She also had a great sense of humor. We have recommended Lincoln Caverns to friends and family and will continue to do so.
Written July 12, 2022
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Thank you so much for providing a cave experience to your children and we are thrilled that they enjoyed their visit. There is a whole other world beneath our feet and we hope they will continue to have these experiences throughout your family travels. And we'd love to have you back at Lincoln Caerns in the future! We truly apprciate your wonderful review!
Written July 14, 2022
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Bethah
1 contribution
Family
We took our niece and her family to see this beautiful natural wonder on 4th of July. We realized we were going to be late for our tour so we called and they kindly moved us to a later time. Obviously, this is only possible if they’re not totally booked. I recommend booking the tour ahead of time online - they take Apple Pay. They do accept walk ins and you can call on your way to find out their availability. Our 8 year old great-niece was enthralled, as were the children (ages about 6-11?) in the other family on the tour. Us adults were impressed as well. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Our guide, Zack, was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind, especially with the kids. He made the tour fun and interesting, and inspired me to me to write a review, which I don’t usually do! The tour was about 90 minutes, mostly because we took our time and asked lots of questions. I think you can do it in an hour. The store was full of good quality memorabilia and gifts. Our great-niece panned for gems for $6 and got a decent size bag. Here are some things to note:
Food: Store has snacks, ice cream, candy and drinks. No restaurant on site.
Bathrooms: Clean, nice facilities on site.
Parking: Easy and plentiful.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy walking shoes - caves are damp with steep stairs and uneven ground. Sweatshirt - temperature is a constant 52 degrees Fahrenheit year round. Don’t bring your big bag or backpack as there are some tight spots.
Note that the caverns are not handicap accessible - the natural pathways are too narrow and steep for ramps.
I hope you enjoy your visit as much as we did!
Food: Store has snacks, ice cream, candy and drinks. No restaurant on site.
Bathrooms: Clean, nice facilities on site.
Parking: Easy and plentiful.
What to wear/bring: Sturdy walking shoes - caves are damp with steep stairs and uneven ground. Sweatshirt - temperature is a constant 52 degrees Fahrenheit year round. Don’t bring your big bag or backpack as there are some tight spots.
Note that the caverns are not handicap accessible - the natural pathways are too narrow and steep for ramps.
I hope you enjoy your visit as much as we did!
Written July 5, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful review and the additional information about visiting Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit and that the children had a positive cave experience. We hope that we have inspired you and your family to include future cavern tours in your travels. All are truly unique, different and special. And be sure to come back to see us soon!
Written July 7, 2022
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Kathy B
4 contributions
Family
Our tour guide was both knowledgeable and personable. She explained interesting facts about the cave and answered questions. Any question she did not know the answer to she turned into a learning experience while iusing the internet to investigate information.
Written June 29, 2022
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Our team is amazing and we are so glad you enjoyed your tour and the guide. We appreciate you visit and time to write a review. Hope you enjoy more cave experiences in your travels and come back to see us too!
Written June 29, 2022
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treepugs
Cochranville, PA1 contribution
Family
We had a great experience at Lincoln Caverns in both caves. The gift shop is large with lots of quality and reasonably priced merchandise. This is a perfect half day outing to spend with your children.
Written June 7, 2022
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Hoping we inspired your family to include more caves in your travels. So glad you enjoyed your experience!
Written June 11, 2022
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Venture00480720310
Saint Marys, PA1 contribution
Family
Took a spur of the moment trip with my son and landed upon this little gem. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and made it fun and exciting for my son. Learned a lot and had fun doing so. Definitely would recommend for anyone visiting the area. Well worth it!
Written May 16, 2022
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Waking up to reviews like this is the best way to start the day! Every day is an excellent adventure for us and we try our best to make it one for all of our guests. So glad you enjoyed your visit. Thank you for stopping and hope you will try more cave tours in your future travels. Stop back to see us soon!
Written May 18, 2022
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nyrlisa35
New Jersey37 contributions
Family
Excellent experience! Staff was very friendly. Large gift shop with many choices. The tour of the caves was great. They took their time, and answered any questions we had. Our daughter loved “panning” for gems!
Written May 16, 2022
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Our team loves what they do and comments like yours make it so much fun and so rewarding too! We truly appreicate your visit and hope you will include more caverns in your traels and stop back to see us soon!
Written May 18, 2022
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What happens in raining day
Derek L
3 contributions
Dry as a bone in the caves . They have only flooded a little over several Rainey days
What happens if rain ??
Derek L
3 contributions
It might get a weeee bit wet so ware some old shoes . But it is mostly dry in the caves
BackPacker114203
Philadelphia, PA
Are pets allowed?
Ann D
North Huntingdon, PA5 contributions
I am so sorry we missed this question. We do not allow pets in the caverns, due to closed environment and guests who may have allergies.
Barbara1946
Hanover, PA10 contributions
When are you open for tours?
Ann D
North Huntingdon, PA5 contributions
We are open daily, 7 days a week, 9 AM - 4 PM. We do have limited hours on Easter Sunday, 12 PM - 4 PM. Please let me know if you have any other questions. We'll look forward to your visit.
4890mtd
Punta Gorda, FL3 contributions
Are there a lot of stairs? How do you get into the caves and out again?
Ann D
North Huntingdon, PA5 contributions
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln Caverns. Yes, there are steps and inclines, but we try our best to take the tour at the pace of the slowest visitor. If you are able to do some steps and handrailings on both sides, you should be fine. Thanks to those above who did a great job in answering your questions!
Is the tour stroller friendly?
Ann D
North Huntingdon, PA5 contributions
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln Caverns. The gift shop is accessible to strollers, but the caverns are not. Hope this info helps.
Troy H
Tamaqua, PA
Admission fee
Ann D
North Huntingdon, PA5 contributions
Thank you for your interest in Lincoln Caverns. Regular admission prices: 13.98/adult, 13.48/child's combo ticket (tour & gem panning), 7.98/child - tour only. Children's pices for ages 4 - 12. Children 3 & under are free. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you need any further info.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
- Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Hotels near Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks:
- (3.61 mi) Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast
- (2.00 mi) Fairfield Inn & Suites Huntingdon Route 22 / Raystown Lake
- (2.26 mi) Huntingdon Motor Inn
- (5.51 mi) The Inn at Solvang
- (3.64 mi) Comfort Inn
- Restaurants near Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks:
- (3.02 mi) Standing Stone Coffee Company
- (3.55 mi) BOXERS
- (3.63 mi) Mimi's
- (2.24 mi) Kelly's Korner
- (1.75 mi) Jumbo China Buffet
- Attractions near Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks:
- (5.15 mi) Isett Acres Museum
- (7.84 mi) Raystown Lake
- (7.91 mi) Swigart Auto Museum
- (3.01 mi) Juniata Brewing Company
- (3.59 mi) ReKlaimed Vines