Marengo Park Cave

Marengo, IN

Underground
3 (5 reviews)

Where are we going?

Address: 400 East State Rd 64, Marengo, IN 47140, USA How do we get there? Number: 888 702-2837
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About this activity

Who said that family adventure needs to be ABOVE ground! At Marengo Park Cave, a US National Natural Landmark, the adventure begins when you go below the surface of the earth - and it's pretty special!

The cave was discovered all the way back in 1883, when two children overheard kids in the school yard making plans to go and check out a sink hole nearby, and decided to beat them to it!

They grabbed candles, found the sinkhole, and climbed right to the bottom. There, they heard water falling, and then discovered something amazing right in front of their eyes! Now - you can see the very same thing these two children saw over a century ago - the incredible works of nature!

There are a number of ways you can explore Marengo Cave. There are two walking tours if you want to take it a little more gently. The Crystal Palace tour is a lovely 40 minutes that takes you through formation-filled rooms, and the Dripstone Trail is an hour long, taking you one mile through the caverns, passing some amazing formations from the soda straws to the stalagmites!

If you want something a little more challenging, you can take on some cave exploring! They provide the gear, and then you get your hands and knees dirty as you make your way through the raw, natural caves that will show you areas not seen by many!

The adventure doesn't have to stop when you leave Marengo Cave. Above ground, you can enjoy canoeing, or kids can take on "The Crawl" - a maze that will take you on twists and turns - great fun for kids! 

Kids can even enjoy some gemstone mining, where they can pan for treasure as they sift through dirt and rock. And whatever they find - they keep! A true treasure!

So why not explore some pretty incredible natural wonders in Indiana, and head on down into Marengo Cave for an incredible experience!

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How much does it cost?

Hilton

Adults

Walking Tours: $18 - $12

Hilton

Children

Walking Tours: $10 - $12

Hilton

Discount

Combo tickets available

Hilton

Free Under

3 years

Hilton

Last Updates

2022

Marengo Park Cave FAQ’s

They know the ecosystem in a cave is delicate, so they set the temperature to a certain level, and keep the walkways in areas so they don't disturb the formations or wildlife that live down there

Strollers aren't permitted in the caves

You don't need to buy walking tour tickets in advance - you can just show up!

There of course is a gift shop! They have gifts, educational items, and mementos for you to take home!

They have discounted group rates, so why not give them a call and arrange for the students to have a great day out - with so much learning to be done!

Strollers aren't permitted in the caves

It's a good idea to take bottled water with you to stay hydrated

The cave unfortunately isn't accessible to wheelchairs because of steps and narrow passageways

Kids of any age are welcome on the walking tours! They can be carried if they are too small to walk

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