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    Explore Squire Boone Caverns With Gem Mining

    Tour Squire Boone Caverns, then pan for gems and feed barnyard animals

    4.8 stars• 1.3K reviews

    Duration

    1.5 Hours

    Includes

    Cavern tour, gem mining

    Highlights

    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.

    • Explore about 1/3 mile of lighted, paved cave walkways and steel bridges
    • See stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and rimstone dams
    • Learn how the cave’s passageways formed over long periods of time
    • Mine for Fool’s Gold (iron pyrite) and other gems at a 50-foot sluice
    • Feed animals at Squire’s Barnyard

    What's Included

    • Cavern tour
    • Gem mining
    • Barnyard feed

    Things to know

    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.

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

    Product ID: JEKWS6

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    100 Squire Boone Rd SW, Mauckport, IN, 47142, US

    Experience provided by Squire Boone Caverns & Village

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    Adult

    $39.30

    Ages 12 - 59

    0

    Child

    $28.39

    Ages 4 - 11

    0

    Senior

    $37.12

    Ages 60+

    0

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Joe, our tour guide, was awesome! If you want real informative history, talk to Joe!!! I've been to every cave in a 200 mile radius of Louisville, this one is my favorite! It's beautiful, historical and never crowded in the "off season"! AND you get to "meet" Squire himself as he's interred in the cavern!

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    Sarah Smith

    September 8, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Joe, our tour guide, was awesome! If you want real informative history, talk to Joe!!! I've been to every cave in a 200 mile radius of Louisville, this one is my favorite! It's beautiful, historical and never crowded in the "off season"! AND you get to "meet" Squire himself as he's interred in the cavern!

    Photo of Sarah Smith

    Sarah Smith

    September 8, 2026

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