Do you and your family have a sense of adventure and love exploring? If your answer is yes, make sure to visit Niagara Cave when you’re in Harmony, Minnesota. During your visit to this underground cave, you’ll walk for about a mile and get to check out fossils that are said to be around 450 million years old! Curious to know more? Read on to see what else you’ll discover when you and your family take this unique Minnesota day trip.

To reach Niagara Cave, set your GPS to Harmony, Minnesota. It'll take about two hours on US-52 to reach your outing if you're coming from Minneapolis.
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Make sure to have your camera on hand so you can take stunning shots like this of the cave.
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Be prepared to have your jaw drop when you see this landscape during your underground tour.
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Children of all ages will have fun pretending they're Indiana Jones as they meander through the cave.
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As you walk along the tour, remember to look up and be careful of where you stand!
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Every corner showcases something unique.
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Water, water, everywhere!
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During your visit, use your imagination when you get up close to look at all the fossils you'll discover underground.
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It does require some stair climbing to get in and out of the cave, so take note beforehand.
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In addition to checking out this underground natural wonder, you can also plan to play miniature golf and explore the lush landscape aboveground, making this a winning day trip destination for the whole family!
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Plus, visit the on-site visitor center and gift shop to dive even deeper into the unique history of this fascinating Minnesota cave.
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The Niagara Caves are a truly spectacular natural wonder in Minnesota that everyone in the state should visit at least once!
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If you’re ready to go on an underground adventure with your family, visit the official Niagara Cave website to learn more about tour hours and admission costs. Please note that this attraction is open seasonally, typically opening in early spring.

But don’t stop with just a tour of the caves here, Harmony, Minnesota has plenty of things to see and do!

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Are there any caves in Minnesota?

Minnesota may not be known for its caves the same way it's known for its abundant lakes, but you can bet this gorgeous Midwest state has a few hiding in its recesses. In fact, Minnesota doesn't just have lakes, caves, and waterfalls ... we also have an underground river! Here are just a few caves in Minnesota:

 

What are some of the most interesting historical sites and landmarks in Minnesota?

Minnesota is full of unique historical landmarks, parks, and memorial sites that tell the story of the state's peoples and history through the centuries. Just a few of the most popular historical sites and landmarks in Minnesota are:

  • Hull-Rust-Masoning Mine, Hibbing
  • Plummer Building, Rochester

 

For the most bang for your buck in terms of historical places to visit, the small town of Mendota, MN, Litchfield, and New Ulm are all chock full of things to see.

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