I started seeing the billboards around town and looked up more about Crystal Cave. We decided to make a visit and were pleasantly surprised! It's about a $$$ rating on cost, but is really well organized with a variety of things to do. They have picnic areas, mini golf, trails and gift shop. Not much for concessions so bring your own food if looking to eat. We did the cave tour and gem mining. Tour was about an hour, advance reservations recommended. I had two 6 year olds and they had a blast, they got cold but not too bad. The tour guides do a great job explaining the history, what you're looking at and all kinds of cave facts. It's big inside, there are low spots but you don't really feel claustrophobic if that's something you're concerned about. Gem Mining was a good time, kids were super excited about the treasures they got to bring home. If you're looking for a different activity to do with the kids, adults or family then you should check it out "! read more

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This side quest was time well spent. Caves are always fun to explore, especially on a hot day when the cave temperature is in the mid-50s. Lots of fun information about the history of the cave, and a very fun tour guide. read more

I went here for a second-grade field trip (don't worry, I'm not a second grader, just a chaperone LOL). The long, hot, and noisy bus ride to Spring Valley was well worth it to spend an afternoon here. Don't let the name fool you, there aren't any crystals in the cave (that I know of) but it's still a riot! I especially enjoyed the story about Charlie the caveman. I'm not going to spoil anything, but I heavily respect the management's creativity to make an intricate story out of rock formations LOL! Rock and history enthusiasts (like me) will especially enjoy the cave (just be mindful it's cold down deep) Spelunk on! read more

my bf & I came here for our anniversary as a little weekend trip. we stayed in menominee & drove to spring valley for our tour & mini golf. -the tour was phenomenal, I am such a geek for a cool earthy experience like this! the guide was really good & ensured a great time for everyone! -the staff were all so sweet, we got rained out for our mini golf... came back later in the day but they were skeptical as it was sprinkling & lightning could be a factor to interrupt us so we came back the day after. They gave us free prospectors creek tickets for coming back. -I would recommend to everyone, kids would love this(maybe age 5 and up as there are steps in the cave!) the mini golf is for everyone which btw is very well maintained & I loved the Jurassic park music vibe. read more

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What a cool little stop. Had an awesome gift shop, drinks, good and mini golf. But it's all about the cave here. We had a great tour guide, Lena, who took us seven stories underground and blew my kids mind. It was an awesome place for sure read more

Was great place, kids loved the tour and doing the gem mining. It's changed since I was a kid which was really cool.

The signs for Cystal Cave caught my eye when driving back and forth between Milwaukee and Minneapolis. Decided to check it out last time and am glad I did! It's kind of in the middle of nowhere but worth traveling off the beaten path for. It's a cool tour that shares an interesting history of the cave and fun cave facts like what cave kisses are muah muah! My favorite part of the tour was when they turned off all of the lights and you get to experience complete and total darkness which actually feels pretty trippy. Owning up to the Crystal cave name, they show some neat phosphorescent crystals at the end in the Wish room. The also have a gift shop above the cave with all sorts of crystals, minerals and jewelry you can buy. Go see what's all the rave at Cyrstal Cave! read more

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It was ok ... the name is a bit misleading .. was expecting lots of pretty crystals or something sparkling. It was similar to a cave we went to in Pennsylvania. there are lots of stairs but we had not trouble and though there is some moist gravels .. it wasn't slippery with good hiking shoes. We were traveling from Dayton to Minneapolis and stopped here on the way back. the guide was very nice and we felt very safe. he went on and on about the geology ... personally I would have preferred less talking and to see more. But I'd wanted to check it out and you don't know till ya go. there were some kids on our tour and they seemed bored with the long "educational talks" .. I know I was. But saw a few bats and was worth a peak. we went in early fall and it was super cold in the cave. some people had gloves and coats ... we wish we had. read more

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This was a fun familly stop. There was a good amount offered to keep kids busy. Mini golf and sifting for crystals was a blast. The cave was very cool and our son loved it. This is definitely a good stop on a family road trip. read more

Went on a late tour with my husband and ended up being the only two in the group. We got a great tour, lots of information. The guide was knowledgeable and kind. Would go back! read more

Fun and very interesting! Our tour guide was very funny and bubbly, Zoe was her name. Learned lots about the history of the cave and how it was discovered. My favorite parts was experiencing total darkness when she turned off all the lights for a couple minutes. Kids loved it, adults too! Bring a light jacket if you get cold easy, and comfortable shoes as there are lots of stairs and it's a little wet and muddy down there. After all, you are 7 stories underground! read more

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It is a wonderful place to tour. The guides are nice and knowledgable. It's a great way to spend your day. read more

Crystal Cave - Amusement Parks Near Me - Spring Valley, Wisconsin

Stopped here on a whim one day after seeing a billboard. Overall, an entertaining stop. Our tour guide was great, super friendly. The group we were paired with made the tour..kind of annoying? People were talking/using their cellphone flashlights the whole time which was REALLY distracting..Anyway -- The highlight for me was seeing the bats who hang out (ha ha ha) in this cave. Also, the guide has a few interesting stories which made for an informative tour. If you've been to the Cave of the Mounds you'll be disappointed - since this is such a new cave there are very few formations, and the ones that are here are small. Still, if you're looking for something to do and are in the area, I think it's worth checking out. read more

The kids and I had a day off, so I decided to surprise them with a cave tour. I haven't been here since I was 13 years old or so. I didn't remember much about my original trip though, other then fighting with my sisters on the car ride there. We arrived early, before they opened. We decided to take the sink hole loop trail and walk around after an hour in the car. It was a nice fall day with lots of colors to look at. Although we only saw one sink hole, it was a nice walk on a decently groomed path in the woods. The school buses started arriving just before opening time. A bunch of staff went out to greet them and people started lining up. Not knowing better, I asked if I should line up to and they said yes. Well, they must have figured things out, because we were pulled aside during the video and got things sorted. I was able to buy the tickets and get on the tour right away. Although I would have liked to see the remained of the video. There was one other Dad with the same idea as me with 2 kids. This made for a nice small group for the tour. We were able to ask lots of questions and get a couple nice pictures. The cave tour goes over a of information and present in a way that isn't overwhelming. The actual cave itself is a nice cave system. Although it was smaller then what I remembered back in the day. There's a lot of nice cave formations that make this a good example if your learning anything about geology. When we got out and started driving about I wish I had asked why there weren't more caves in the area as the terrain seems to be the same. Overall, it was worth the stop and the fun! read more

The gift shop is well-organized with items that are related to the cave. The tour guides - especially Sherry - are knowledgeable, entertaining and can speak effectively to groups of all ages and experience levels. We passed this site many times before deciding to check it out. I'm so glad that we stopped. The tour was the right length of time, got us out of the car to stretch our legs and gave us topics for further discussion over the miles. read more

Fun place, kids loved it. Great family fun. One bit of caution the temp inside is on the cooler side 50 to 60 F. The tour goes into the rocks, crystals, history and bats. Afterwards they have a gem crystal finding water river system. You have to buy a bag of sand with crystals and gems inside. The kids put this sand through a sifter and wahes the sand away leaving gems. They give you information about the gem and crystal so it is a learning experience as well. If you want to spend lots of dollars you can even buy the fossil bag of sand. read more

"Facts" were silly and I believe there is no true history here. Didn't see any bats or crystals. The name "Crystal Cave" probably comes from the crystals from Brazil that they sell in the gift shop. They show crystals imported from other cities since there is nothing truly unique or interesting about this specific cave imo. 20 dollars is overpriced to walk into a somewhat shallow hole in the ground by cave standards. They offer mini golf for another 20 dollars outside if you have any interest read more

Tour guides were very knowable about the history, formations, geology, fossils and the 4 kinds if bats that hibernate there in the cold months. Nice gift shop with geodes, fossils and other goodies. Might be nice to have a restaurant there someday. read more

Crystal Cave - Stalagmites and stalactites - Amusement Parks Near Me - Spring Valley, Wisconsin

My wife recommended we stop at Crystal Cave on our way home from a trip to Minnesota. To be honest, it didn't sound like fun. After stopping in, I'm glad we did! The tour is about an hour long, reasonably priced (ours were about $13/person), and it was really interesting. The tour takes you through a variety of levels of the cave, and the guide will instruct you on the various types of rock formations/biology of the cave. The gift shop has a lot of fairly priced trinkets (and some that are incredibly expensive) but you should be able to find something nice to take home regardless of your budget. If you've never been inside of a cave (I hadn't) I'd really recommend giving this place some of your time. It was really much more fun than I was anticipating. The cave does get a little cool so dress warm. There's also a picnic area outside the gift shop, and a sifting activity you can participate in (though we didn't.) If you're in the area I'd really suggest you stop in. read more

Extremely well maintained, and equally interesting to adults and kids. We came from St. Paul; took our 4 homeschooled kids aged 6mo, 3, 6, and 7 and every one had a great time! Lots of neat unique items in the gift shop. Definitely has the nostalgic appeal that seems all too rare these days. Since this is so close to the Maple Leaf Orchard, it would be fun to offer their amazing cider, donuts, and/or apples as a little snack bar for Fall! We will be back to check out the sink hole nature trail sometime we are in town to get cider. read more

Very reasonably priced for a nice long tour that takes you through a considerable portion of the cave. Our tour guide, Zoe, did a great job with a tour that could have been pretty awkward considering there were only two of us (my boyfriend and I), was full of appreciably cheesy jokes, and was able to answer all of our questions easily. The tour itself is full of interesting information -- some stuff I already knew, but plenty that I didn't. Most of the bats were already gone since it is warm outside but they did point out a few to us. The sinkhole trail is a nice, easy little hike, about twenty minutes. Gift shop is full of pretty things to look at in a variety of price ranges. Glad we visited! read more

Very cool! Very reasonably priced. Only takes about an hour long, but well worth it. We saw many different formations and different types of rocks. Your kids will love it. Bring a coat, it gets down to 50 degrees at the third level of the cave. Our tour guide was great! Very entertaining and answered all our questions. A nice gift shop wit ha wide range of gits and prices. There is a picnic area on site so bring along lunch and enjoy the facilities as your kids do their own mining after the tour. read more

A very great choice for a road trip destination, as this experience will leave you amazed. There has even been field trips from schools to this cave. It also could double as a nuclear shelter by the looks of it as well. read more

My family and I went on a tour this past Sunday and were pleasantly surprised that there wasn't a TON of visitors, just the right amount to be busy but still allowing everyone to see everything. Our tour guide was Beth and she was amazing. Very spontaneous, and able to roll with our group. She was animated and the way she shares the cave, one can tell she is passionate about the cave and the environment around it. We also took advantage of the fun prospecting activity. Not only did our 6 yr old LOVE it, we did too! It was awesome to see what the water washed away and the gems that were left. I was there when I was a child 30 yrs ago and I can say, it was a different experience from last time, but just as amazing and pleasant as the last. read more

Skip. The cave is very cool to see and has great history. Expensive and staff is a little snippety and rude. Went on our way home, it wasn't worth going out of the way for. read more

Beautiful cave and great tour, the only reason I am giving it 2 stars is because for as often as tours go out (every 10 minutes when we were there) there needs to be a separate tour for adults only. I would rather have to wait another 10-30 minutes for an all adult group to get out together than be rushed in. The group we (3 adults) were with was 3/4 kids under the age of 10. I couldn't hear the tour guide, the tour was held up, and I frankly was not impressed with paying that much money to listen to parents telling their kids to stop touching things or to shut up 70 feet under ground. read more

They do a great job with the tour. If you are claustrophobic this tour is for you. Very open. If you are in the area take the tour.

This is a great location for history and amazing caverns. Their main building is where you pay and go down to enter the caverns. Outside has an area where you can pan for gems, which was very cool. Very nice place to bring the family for an afternoon of fun. They are growing their entertainment by adding a miniature golf area and a nature trail. It's a great place with knowledgeable tour guides and friendly staff. read more

Knowledgable tour guide. History of the area & the cave. Geological information with visuals. Interesting!

We took the Wild Cave Tour - it was totally awesome - we plan to do this annually. It was worth every penny we spent. We decided we will make this an annual family outing. The tour guide was great. Informative, knowledgeable and friendly. We took the grand children on the regular tour a couple weeks earlier - when we asked them what was the best part of their trip to Wisconsin, they responded "the Bat cave!" (even though we saw no bats at this time of the year) read more

An interesting thing to do when you have nothing going on. Didn't take too long to get to from the northern side of the cities. Tour cost $9.00 and it was about one hour long. Tour took us throughout the caves to look at different formations and we even saw a couple of bats. They were smaller than I thought they would be. It was definitely interesting to see these caves that are located in the middle of nowhere. They also had a gift shop with rocks, toys for kids, jewelry and other knick knacks. read more

We took the tour and did the sifting activity. Both were pretty fun in a nerdy sort of way. It was great to see how the cave itself was formed. The staff/guide knew quite a bit for not being the on-site Geologist, and they were all,quite friendly. The sifting activity was cool. Although its more of a kids thing I would still recommend it if you're looking to bring back a small token from the trip there. It takes up about 15 - 20 minutes of time to sift through the entire bag of sand. This is just one of the many places around the country that needs to be seen by everyone. So many kids are losing touch with reality that they're no longer being exposed to the interesting side of reality. A deep, cold, alien-looking cave will EASILY make anyone drop their cell phone and start looking up. This place is great and I highly recommend that people from both Wisconsin and Minnesota check it out. You'll love it! read more

What an amazing find! The tour was very interesting and our tour guide was engaging for all age levels. The gen panning was a bit expensive but really fun for the kids. Definitely worth the trip! read more