Howe Caverns - Worth it?

[Matt]

if only I wouldn't have stopped digging that hole in my parents backyard when I was little, I too would own one of these massive case tourist traps.

[Mark J]

RE: "Niagara Falls, NY is near Buffalo, NY... and I know there's a Buffalo, MN. (also a Rochester, MN)
Is that the link?"

That's not it, but you are on the right track by comparing place names. Btw, I've been to Rochester, MN at least a dozen times. There aren't any waterfalls there, which is why I went in search of caves instead, as mentioned in my posts about Niagara Cave and Mystery Cave. I was only in Rochester, NY once, and that was over 25 years ago when I didn't have a clue about waterfalls. At the time I thought the best thing in Rochester was Gennie Cream!

Let's see if anyone else has the answer to the historical connection among waterfalls, Niagara Falls and Minnesota. If not, I'll post the answer next week.

[hoohaa]

I'm going to *attempt* to get up there next week or weekend if I can convince some people to go. But being I have someone who is into photographing new things like I am, I can probably convince him.

If I go, I'll post some info and photos and maybe video.

[Matt]

I'm interested to know what there policy on tripods is.

[hoohaa]

I don't believe they'll allow it. It's basically carry a camera/flash. No bags whatsoever. And I don't think there's enough time to set up a tripod, get your shot etc.

[Mark J]

Their website says no bags and specifically no camera bags. Due to the number visitors based on the day I was there, I'd be really surprised if they allowed tripods.

[RichieC]

Went to Howe Caverns in May 2018. It is definitely worth it, especially because of the underground boat ride. A little pricey, but a good experience. When I was there in '94, they turned the lights off to show you absolute darkness. (not a fan of that.) But this time around, they didn't do that. Not sure if they had to change it for some reason. Anyways, looks like they are trying to make it a resort, so there are other things to do there besides the cave. (ie zip-line, mining for gems, etc)

[Matt]

Thanks for the info! I was just thinking about this the other day and you saved me some research!