Lost World Caverns
Lost World Caverns
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
About
One of the most beautiful commercial caves in the eastern U.S. Self-guided walking tours take approximately 45 minutes to an hour. All day Wild Cave Tours are available, for the more adventurous, by reservation only. Largest Rock, Fossil, & Gift Shop in the area. Natural History Museum features local ice age mammals as well as dinosaur exhibits. Picnic Area. Free Parking. Open Daily.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- PapasPicksPalm Harbor, Florida227 contributionsEnchantment all aroundI’m a little claustrophobic so was hesitant to visit. Boy, what a huge disappointment it would’ve been if I skipped it. This is a must see for anyone visiting the wonderful town of Lewisburg. The drive to Lost World is incredibly scenic and showcases the beauty of this incredible state.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 27, 2023
- Kristen R1 contributionCoolest Thing We’ve Ever Done!The Wild Cave Tour with Connor was so awesome! My husband and I decided to do this on our 5th Wedding Anniversary. This was one of the coolest things we have ever experienced! Crawling, climbing, squeezing, and sliding through the caverns was a little scary, but so fun! Connor was very patient with us. He was knowledgeable and full of jokes! We would highly recommend trying this. Note: It is not for larger people. There are some very tight spaces.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 14, 2023
- Glenna M12 contributionsHidden Gem(s)We weren’t too excited about stopping here; but, not much else to do, in the vicinity. Beautiful cave formations. Great walking surfaces. The fossil shop had an excellent selection and reasonable prices. Just an all around pleasant place.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 24, 2023
- Sandy B249 contributionsA Hidden GemWhat a fascinating experience. We visited on a Thursday morning and we had the whole cave to ourselves to explore on a self guided tour. The cave is well maintained with informative plaques along the way. The pathways are easy to walk along, however anyone with a mobility issue would certainly find it impossible to manoeuvre. We walked the whole cave in under 45 minutes. I highly recommend a visit to this place. The admission fee is well with the experience!Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 2, 2023
- Joe ONewton, New Jersey39 contributionsFascinating and worth it!Truly fascinating to see what has been created by water and erosion. The self-guided walk through was easy. The stalagmites and stalactites were creatively well lit. Kids 5 and older would love this. Younger ones would just want to keep climbing the rocks. LOL. Would definitely recommend this particular cavern.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 4, 2024
- RILNew Jersey17 contributionsCool experienceCool experience. I’ve never done a cavern tour and it was perfect to do on a rainy day. It is very chilly so dress warm and it is an active cavern so there is a decent amount of water/wet spots so good footwear is recommended. It is self-guided and easy enough to do and navigate through. Takes about 45 min.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 12, 2024
- PhoebeGRGrand Rapids, Michigan99 contributionsEnjoyable Stop On Our Road TripWe arrived on a Wednesday, approximately 11 am, and a group of school kids were just finishing up going through the cave. We wandered through the large, interesting gift shop until they left, and you can self-tour by walking directly down a ramp into the cave from the gift shop. A few people walked through while we were down there, but mainly it was just us. It's not huge, but for the price (2 seniors $22.90 total), it was well worth it. We spent about 45 minutes down there. It's well lighted and easily walkable as the steps were well spaced, and a sweatshirt was sufficient.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 1, 2024
- ortizvalerienSan Diego, California23 contributionsExcellent caves for the valueAt only $12 pp and no more than an hour of your time, this is the cave to see. So many cool stalactites and stalagmites are everywhere. It is self paced. There are excellent signs with descriptions. I find this to be an incredible value and enriching experience. Everyone should go. There are steps both up and down. The ability to go at your own pace opens this experience up to so many ability levels. I could not be happier with the experience and the memories.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 3, 2024
- DLPNew Jersey3,773 contributionsGoing UndergroundMy husband loves visiting caves….and we have been to quite a few all over the country and he thinks Lost World Caverns are among the best we have seen. The cavern ceiling is very high making it very easy to navigate (without bumping your head) and the steps are solid and spread out making the 300 steps manageable…even just a month out from knee surgery. The stalagmites and stalactites are huge and it is amazing to think how long these formations have been forming. Once we left the cavern itself we took the little trek up the hill to see the opening that gave way to the discovery of these caverns. Gift shop was nice and picnic area in the shade was welcomed on the warm day we visited.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 3, 2024
- ebrown9917 contributionsA Visit to Lost World CavernsWonderful caverns. It is self guided tour so you can take your time. Very nice written information about the formations. The staff was very nice and answered all our questions. It was a pleasant couple of hours. They also had a nice area for having a picnic.A visitVisited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 23, 2024
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Mary Ellen
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Aug 2021
My husband and I were fortunate to enter the caverns when no one else was in there and for that short time, we were in awe of the sense of tranquility that surrounded us. The caverns are well lit and the path secure so we felt very comfortable with a self guided tour. They have done a wonderful job of highlighting the different formations so they can really be appreciated. Definitely a good stop on our trip through that area.
Written September 1, 2021
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RROBERTSII
Richmond, VA180 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We stopped here yesterday and very happy we did. Close to highway but tucked away that you feel you are in the middle of nowhere which adds to the authenticity of this place.
Upon arrival, staff were amazing to say the least, even the manager who personally looked up my GroupOn.
Walking tour up and down to the cavern made you appreciate what it must have been like years ago to find it. Well Lit and new railing everywhere made everyone feel safe. Gift shop afterwards was a lot of fun and very reasonably priced,
If you are in the area, make sure to add this place to your list
Upon arrival, staff were amazing to say the least, even the manager who personally looked up my GroupOn.
Walking tour up and down to the cavern made you appreciate what it must have been like years ago to find it. Well Lit and new railing everywhere made everyone feel safe. Gift shop afterwards was a lot of fun and very reasonably priced,
If you are in the area, make sure to add this place to your list
Written August 16, 2020
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Matthew K
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May 2022 • Couples
Soooo cool. Top notch experience!
Steve (owner) really made this place something not to miss. We stopped in Lewisburg (great town!) on our way back to Pittsburgh and I convinced my claustrophobic wife to go into this cavern. She loved it too and didn’t feel closed in—after all, the place is cavernous. :-) You enter and exit through the gift shop and the price is worth the admission. Such an amazing natural wonder. The little notes at the various stations enhance things. I would recommend to anyone and everyone! The gift shop and llamas and horses on the property add to it. And if you’re hesitant about a self-guided tour, don’t be. You’ll appreciate the ability to go at your own pace and make the experience your own.
Steve (owner) really made this place something not to miss. We stopped in Lewisburg (great town!) on our way back to Pittsburgh and I convinced my claustrophobic wife to go into this cavern. She loved it too and didn’t feel closed in—after all, the place is cavernous. :-) You enter and exit through the gift shop and the price is worth the admission. Such an amazing natural wonder. The little notes at the various stations enhance things. I would recommend to anyone and everyone! The gift shop and llamas and horses on the property add to it. And if you’re hesitant about a self-guided tour, don’t be. You’ll appreciate the ability to go at your own pace and make the experience your own.
Written May 5, 2022
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Darla M
New Orleans, LA20 contributions
Oct 2021
Absolutely loved this cavern!! I had read on some past posts about not being charged for the self guided tour and that was wrong. It only cost us $ 23.00 for 2 Adults. It was so awesome!! So amazing to see all of that underground. The lighting in the cavern was really well done with signs describing what you are seeing. We only passed 2 people and they were headed out as we were headed in, so we had the whole cavern to ourselves, so we were able to take our time to just be in awe. So worth seeing if you can handle going underground. This place was so close to Lewisburg, I think it only took us 10 minutes from our hotel. Loved this experience!!
Written October 19, 2021
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lchicagolaw
arlington heights, IL181 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was so much fun! It takes about 45 minutes to tour the cavern. Many super formations, and good signage explaining what you're looking at.
Employees are friendly and helpful, and the gift shop is not a rip-off, like some are. Price of admission was more than fair (and parking is free).
The only suggestion I have would be to remind people their voices carry inside the cavern. Kids in front and in back of us were hollering (because they're kids), but a polite reminder might have helped the experience be a little nicer.
Employees are friendly and helpful, and the gift shop is not a rip-off, like some are. Price of admission was more than fair (and parking is free).
The only suggestion I have would be to remind people their voices carry inside the cavern. Kids in front and in back of us were hollering (because they're kids), but a polite reminder might have helped the experience be a little nicer.
Written March 17, 2023
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Miranda M
Philadelphia, PA9 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
My husband and I did the Wild Cave Tour and it was AMAZING!!!! Liam and Connor were our guides for this more intense tour (which costs a bit more but is worth every penny) and they coached us through over four hours of spelunking. We went nearly 200 feet deep and crawled through spaces I never thought I’d fit through (but they assured me I would, and I did lol!), and it was just… amazing. If you’re looking for a more adventurous tour than the normal tier one, this was definitely worth the extra $$ and actually a great value for the money still yet, since it included showers after, a hot lunch, etc!
Written July 10, 2021
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Bruna Ciuccio
Monroe, NC10 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Great place to visit. The cave has beautiful formations, you take your turn with yourself, which for me was excellent, as I could spend more time observing and taking pictures. The store is really nice with a wide variety and reasonable prices. It is worth taking this tour.
Written June 11, 2023
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arinn18
Hilton Head, SC95 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
What fun it was to walk around the cavern. There was great signs and information to learn. The lights were perfectly places to alluminate the stalactites and stalagmites. My daughters had a great time and even sent pictures to their friends.
Written August 5, 2022
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Kellie R
Detroit, United States3 contributions
Sep 2021
The cavern, the museum, the giftshop, and the llamas made this a fun day trip to remember for me and three friends. Bought a Groupon for a discounted rate but would have paid full price. It was worth every penny and more!
Written September 28, 2021
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Joe O
Newton, NJ39 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Truly fascinating to see what has been created by water and erosion. The self-guided walk through was easy. The stalagmites and stalactites were creatively well lit. Kids 5 and older would love this. Younger ones would just want to keep climbing the rocks. LOL. Would definitely recommend this particular cavern.
Written April 4, 2024
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Self Guided Tour Questions:
Do you have head sets that explain what we are looking at?
Are there Guided tours other than the 4 hour tour?
Is it just a map?
Do I need a torch or are the lights always on or motion activated?
Are there bathroom breaks on the 4 hour tour?
We have been to lots of caves, but never been to one like this and would like to know what we are down for before we get to the area.
Thanks for any advice!!!
Written December 11, 2019
There is no map. As the previous comments stated, the path is simple and there is no place for confusion or getting lost. There was no offer of a headset. I think one is not really required. You experience the stone structures of the cave. No need for someone to tell you it reminds you of something. Regardless, there were some signs inside near some of the stone structures.
Written January 9, 2020
The cavern itself is over 300 feet wide, 1000 feet long and 12 stories tall so it is huge. If you are okay with going underground you should be fine.
Written September 11, 2019
Hi.
The only public transportation in Lewisburg is Cosmic Cab Company or there are a couple of Uber drivers in town. We are only 2 miles from most of the hotels near the interstate.
Written June 2, 2019
twotwomi
New York City, New York
I'm interested in the 4h tour, what I need to prepare? Like what kind of cloth and shoes? Can I bring my camera (a big one) along? Is there locker room at the entrance? Is there only 1 time slot at 10am for the 4h tour? Do I better to register on line?
Written April 24, 2017
The 4 hour wild cave tour is by reservation only. You can book it online or just give us a call at 304-645-6677 and we can take the reservation by phone. The time for the tour is at 10 am only. You will need to wear two layers of clothing like a sweat shirt and a long sleeve shirt since it is 52 degrees in the cave. Also you will need to wear long pants and hiking boots. We have a place to change and also showers. You will also need to bring a complete change of clothing to change into including shoes, socks, and underwear because you will get wet on this tour. We do not suggest bringing a camera into the cavern unless it is a waterproof and shockproof one because you will be muddy and wet the entire day. We take a full set of pictures for you and you get them emailed to you at the end of the tour. If you have any other questions just give us a call.
Written April 24, 2017
I would have to agree with all the recommendations NOT to bring your dog into the caverns. It was very slippery and she could easily hurt herself.
Written October 5, 2016
Would this be appropriate to take a well-behaved five-year-old on a tour?
Written June 13, 2016
The tour would be fine for a 5 year old with supervision. We take several kindergarten classes on a regular basis for school field trips every year and they all walk the entire tour with no problem.
Written June 17, 2016
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