Point of interest
Seneca Caverns
17 locals recommend
Location
3328 Germany Valley Rd
Riverton, WV
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Hidden beneath the Earth's surface, only a few miles from West Virginia's highest peak, lie the beautiful Seneca Caverns - an underground wonderland! Visitors may set free their imaginations as they gaze upon one of the West Virginia's most famous and magnificent wonders. Seneca Caverns were first discovered and used by the Seneca Indians, one of the six tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy around 1400 AD. The Seneca Indians used the caverns for ceremonial ritual, as well as for refuge from harsh weather or enemy tribes. In 1742, European explorer Laven Teter re-discovered the entrace and began exploration of teh caverns interior. Commercial latern tours began in 1928! Open year around!
Hidden beneath the Earth's surface, only a few miles from West Virginia's highest peak, lie the beautiful Seneca Caverns - an underground wonderland! Visitors may set free their imaginations as they gaze upon one of the West Virginia's most famous and magnificent wonders. Seneca Caverns were first…
Our family loved touring the caverns and listening to the folk stories about the area.
Seneca Caverns Company offers the Seneca Caverns Tour. It has been open to visitors since 1928. The caverns feature unique geological formations that are visually stunning and wondrous. Guides lead visitors through the tours, pointing out areas of special interest, providing information and answering questions. Tours of Seneca Caverns last approximately one hour, during which time visitors are led along a well lit pathway. The path through the cavern dips to 165 feet below the entrance; cement steps are provided as well as handrails. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of visitors of all ages have made the trip. Many a visitor reminisces about coming to Seneca Caverns as a child and then delights in bringing their own children for the journey.
Seneca Caverns Company offers the Seneca Caverns Tour. It has been open to visitors since 1928. The caverns feature unique geological formations that are visually stunning and wondrous. Guides lead visitors through the tours, pointing out areas of special interest, providing information and answerin…
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