The New York Cave Tour At Natural Stone Bridge And Caves That Belongs On Your Bucket List
By Lea Monroe|Published June 30, 2020
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By now, you most likely already know that the Adirondack Park is home to some of New York’s most magnificent attractions and natural wonders, like some of our most historic towns and yes, even our state’s tallest mountains! While there’s nothing quite as thrilling as making your way to the top of one of our High Peaks, there’s another noteworthy destination within this region of our state and you simply cannot miss on crossing it off of your bucket list. Leading you to a destination unlike any other in New York and this side of the country, it’s time to go for a tour through this one jaw-dropping cave in our state.
If you've ever taken the time to explore anywhere within Warren County, then you already know that there are so many different ways to stay busy up in this one area of New York. Today though, we're here to share with you the scenic gem that is Natural Stone Bridge and Caves.
Make your way up into the Adirondack Park towards the town of Pottersville, and before you know it you'll be stepping into an attraction that's been drawing in explorers from all around the country for hundreds of years. That's right, this lesser-known gem has been family-run for a total of five generations!
If you've never explored Natural Stone Bridge and Caves, you'll be excited to learn that miles of trails await you, all leading you to destinations and natural wonders that will stop you right in your tracks.
If you make your way along the .75-mile-long Self-Guided Trail, you'll eventually find yourself standing before the largest marble cave entrance in the Eastern United States!
Formed during the last Ice Age, the cave entrance will instantly make you feel as though you're in another world, and the best part is that you can walk yourself right into the cave yourself.
Illuminated by vibrant, colorful lights that make this experience all the more magical, you'll get to hear the roar of the Trout Brook flowing right through the inside of the cave.
As excited as you may be at the thought of exploring this place, you may be wondering if this attraction is open during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we're happy to report that the answer is yes.
With lookout points, photo opportunities, and yes, even an ice cream shop that's open, there's nothing quite like spending the day check out this unique cave tour.
If you're ready to cross off one of the country's most epic natural wonders from your bucket list, then you'll want to start planning your trip now before reservations and tours start filling up!
