Tour Squire Boone Caverns, then pan for gems and feed barnyard animals
1.5 Hours
Cavern tour, gem mining, feed
Walk through Squire Boone Caverns on a guided tour, then try gem mining and visit the barnyard. Explore a living cave with streams, underground waterfalls, and dramatic rock formations.
The cave tour ends with a 73-step spiral staircase and is not recommended for those with serious medical conditions. The caverns stay about 54° F year-round; a jacket and solid walking shoes are recommended.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Bring a jacket or sweater for the 54° F caverns and wear solid walking shoes.
You’ll walk about 1/3 of a mile on lighted, paved walkways and steel bridges. The tour ends with a 73-step spiral staircase and is not recommended for those with serious medical conditions.
Arrive 15 minutes before your start time. All start times are in the Eastern Time Zone.
This cave tour consistently delivers thanks to an exceptional team of guides. Visitors specifically praise guides like Rissa, Chelsea, Christa, and Storm by name, highlighting their deep knowledge of both the geological formations and local history. The enthusiasm is genuine, and they excel at engaging mixed groups from young kids to seniors while keeping everyone safe navigating the underground terrain. The experience itself offers something special, with dramatic underground streams and impressive formations that make this a standout among Indiana's cave country attractions. Recent visitors have caught the caverns during high water periods from heavy rain, creating a rare and memorable experience with rushing rivers inside. Beyond the main tour, families appreciate the small petting zoo with friendly animals and a surprisingly affordable gift shop. The entire operation runs smoothly with friendly staff, well-maintained grounds, and good accessibility despite the rugged natural setting. Multiple generations return here, which speaks volumes about its lasting appeal.
Fun experience. We arrived when all the other attractions were still closed but it was an interesting tour. There are about 150 stairs between walking down into the cavern and walking out, which comes right out through the gift shop. Cost was about $26 for an adult ticket. The bakery was closed too. So our party had to go off-site for lunch. We took the 1st tour at 10am on a Saturday.
Bridget Afandi
March 31, 2026
Fun experience. We arrived when all the other attractions were still closed but it was an interesting tour. There are about 150 stairs between walking down into the cavern and walking out, which comes right out through the gift shop. Cost was about $26 for an adult ticket. The bakery was closed too. So our party had to go off-site for lunch. We took the 1st tour at 10am on a Saturday.
Bridget Afandi
March 31, 2026