Do: Niagara Cave - Harmony, Minnesota

Niagara Cave Harmony, Minnesota

Things to do in near Rochester Minnesota Niagara Cave Harmony Minnesota


Most visitors to Rochester have visited before. Often time returning visitors have exhausted Rochester's small entertainment options, but thankfully Rochester is surrounded by wonderful towns that are packed with things to do, and one of those things is the Niagara Cave located in Harmony, Minnesota.

Niagara Cave is a unique attraction. It'ts a wonderful experience especially in the warmer months.
Here's a quote from the website:

"Niagara Cave is one of the most fascinating and unique geological attractions in the United States. During the one-hour guided tour, visitors will witness a waterfall, nearly 60 feet high, stalactites both delicate and massive, calcite flowstone, fossils that have been dated to over 400 million years old, and a wedding chapel in which over 400 weddings have been performed, plus much more". 

Niagara Cave is a great place to visit if you're looking to venture out and see what the smaller towns outside of Rochester have to offer. 

Harmony, Minnesota is 50mins. south of Rochester, Minnesota, it's a very comfortable ride along highway 52 South. Spring tours start in April. Kids under 3 get in free. For more information and hours of operation:

Niagara Cave
29842 County 30, P.O. Box 444
Harmony MN 55939
(800)-837-6606


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