Lincoln Caverns
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Welcome to Lincoln Caverns

Where Science, Adventure, and Discovery are Naturally Fun!

Discovery Days are Here! June 27 & 28, 2009 - Historic Pricing & Special Events for All Ages

Summer 2009 Discounts Now Available - Options available for families, grandparents, and season passes.

Celebrating our 78th Year

  • Discover Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks, where the splendor of nature's handiwork has been protected and preserved for your visit since they were first discovered in 1930 and 1941.
  • Explore winding passageways and splendid rooms containing massive flowstones, thousands of delicate stalactites, pure white calcite and sparkling crystals.
  • Experience a fascinating and worthwhile family adventure where special attention is given to each and every guest - both the young and young at heart.
  • Enjoy a one hour educational and entertaining interpretive tour which includes both caverns for one reasonable admission.
  • Share the tradition of three generations of hospitality, education and cave conservation. Your visit will remain a striking memory.

Welcome to Our New Cave Discovery


2009 Hours of Operation & Tour Schedule

Open Daily at 9:00 AM. Last tour leaves at:

  • 6:00 PM - July 1 through Labor Day
  • 5:00 PM - Memorial Day Weekend through June 30
  • 4:00 PM - March, April, May, Sept., October, November
  • December: Saturday & Sunday Tours at 11:00 AM, 1:00 & 3:00 PM
  • January and February tours by appointment. Please call for availability.

Special hours apply during Ghosts & Goblins 2009:

  • Haunted Cave/Natural Cave Famliy Tours:

    • Saturdays: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Oct. 10, 17, 24, and 31

  • Haunted Cave/Haunted Trail Spooktacular Adventure:

    • Fridays & Saturdays: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Oct. 9 & 10, Oct. 16 & 17, Oct. 23 & 24, and Oct. 30 & 31.

PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS UPON ARRIVAL - tours leave every few minutes during the summer months and approx. every half-hour during the spring and fall. Tours are filled in the order tickets are sold. Tours go RAIN or SHINE!

2009 General Admission Rates

  • Adults .....................................................................$11.95 (over 12 years of age)
  • Child Combo Ticket .............................................$10.95 (ages 4 thru 12, incl) (Includes regular bag of mineral rough to pan for gems - available mid-March thru mid-November)
  • Children (cavern tour only)....................................$6.95 (ages 4 thru 12, inc.)
  • Children (ages 3 and under).................................Free
  • Senior Citizens......................................................$10.95 (age 65 and over, with ID)

Special Summer Programs and Discounts

(These discounts usable during June, July, August 2009 only!)

Lincoln Caverns is a proud member of and supports the conservation efforts of:

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National Caves Association Logo National Speleological Society Logo American Cave Conservation Association Logo