Carve out some time for a uniquely Pennsylvanian experience that includes a journey through the United States’ largest all-water cave, panning for gemstones, getting lost in a massive maze, and coming face-to-face with some of North America’s native wildlife. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime on the best day trip in Pennsylvania.
Kick your day off with a 40-50 minute boat tour of Penn’s Cave where you’ll discover breathtaking stalactites and stalagmites.
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Find a spot on your “flat-bottom motorboat” that seats up to 22 visitors. Unfortunately, the tour is not handicap accessible as all visitors must walk down 48 stairs to board their boat.
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Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the cave, which features a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Photography and video is permitted so bring your camera along to memorialize your visit.
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Snap spellbinding photos of Lake Nitanee when the boat - weather-permitting - emerges from Penn’s Cave and travels around the lake.
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Join other visitors aboard the Farm-Nature-Wildlife Tour bus. The hour-and-a-half tour will travel over some of the 1,600 acres that house wildlife, including…
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Elk, deer, bobcats, bears, longhorn sheep, and mountain lions.
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Climb aboard a Jeep for a two-hour off-road tour of Cave Rock Mountain that will provide you with spectacular views from scenic vistas. Advanced reservations are required.
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Challenge your sense of direction and find your way out of the Miners Maze, a nearly 5,000 square foot puzzle. Don’t worry. If you get lost, use one of the four checkpoints to help put you on the right path again.
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Pan for gemstones at Prospector Pete’s Sluice and take home unique souvenirs of your trip to Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park.
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Enjoy a meal or a quick snack at the Cave Cafe. Peruse the menu that features bison burgers, chili dogs, nachos, fudge, and hand-dipped ice cream, milkshakes, and popular fountain drinks.
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Commemorate your visit to Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park with a stop at the Gift Shop, which sells a wide array of souvenirs, including clothes and gifts.
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Penn’s Cave welcomes guests Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout February.
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Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park 222 Penns Cave Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 814-364-1664 Click here for more information.
Create lifelong memories when you visit Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park, the best daytrip in Pennsylvania. Another perfect spot for an unforgettable daytrip is Wolf Sanctuary in Lititz.
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