Sightseeing
Family FavoriteReading & Berks County
FreeA Pennsylvania Dutch region known for Hawk Mountain, Crystal Cave, and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.
SightseeingFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure
Historic Crystal Cave
Historic Crystal Cave is a sightseeing stop in Kutztown, PA, part of the Lancaster & Amish Country guide. Cost: under $25. Open March 1-November 30.
· Kutztown, PA
Why you should go…
Discovered in 1871 during limestone quarrying, Crystal Cave was Pennsylvania's first show cave and remains one of the oldest continuously operating caverns in the country. The hour-long guided tour descends 125 feet to see formations like the Cathedral Chamber and Crystal Ballroom, with gemstone panning, mini golf, and a nature trail above ground.
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- #geology
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