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Caves Not That Far Away

You can check out these natural wonders within a short driving distance of the Twin Cities.

Assuming you don’t have severe claustrophobia, you can, as a Twin Cities resident, explore several outstanding caves within a short driving distance of the metro area.

One is Niagara Cave in Harmony, Minn, located in the southeastern part of the state along the Iowa border. 

It was recently voted the “Best Family Attraction in Bluff Country.”

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Visitors get a one-hour guided tour and can see 60-foot waterfalls, as well as stalactites and stalagmites and fossils galore. There is even a wedding chapel.

There is also a gemstone-mining sluice where you can mine for real gemstones and fossils. A 10-acre picnic grounds and gift shop are among other features.

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Be sure to note the hours the cave is open for tours because as we get into the fall, those hours are reduced.

For more information, call 1-800-837-6606 or visit www.niagracave.com.

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