Laurel Caverns, Farmington

Laurel cavers is a great experience, and I definitely plan on going back for a more in depth tour. The regular group tour is fun, educational, and perfect for children and some elderly, but they have several for anyone different tours to take. The tour guide was friendly and sociable. The tour its self is unique to others I have gone to since its a much different type of caverns than that of Seneca Caverns and Smoke Hole Caverns, but you'll have to go find out why. They have a small gift shop that has plenty of trinkets and apparel you can get to help fund them since they do not get aid from the government. I found one of my favorite necklaces there. They also have a small area where you can purchase a bag dirt with either fossils, gems and such to pan it out to see what precious items you can take home with you. It's great for kids and definitely made me relive some childhood memories. I cant wait to go back and plan to have a little picnic since they have several picnic areas outside. Of course, it is a bit of a drive to get there, but it is very enjoyable.

Amazing place to take the kids. Let them find fossils in the limestone. The guides have been there for years. We had a blast and the tour was never boring. While the PA Forestry Dept. seems to be closing a lot of caves this one is privately owned and they try unique methods to work with the local wildlife that hibernate there and call it home. Definitely will return there!