How To Find New York's Secret Underground Waterfall
By Rick Stevenson
VACATIONS
While New York is best known for New York City, the state is filled with gorgeous natural locations, including the beautiful Secret Caverns and its hidden waterfall.
Secret Caverns is about an hour outside of Albany. A tour of the caves runs from 45 minutes to an hour, with $20 tickets for adults and $10 tickets for kids ages 6-12.
The tour begins with a 103-stair descent, so visitors must wear "sturdy footwear." The caverns are always about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, so bring outerwear as well.
Unlike some other caves, Secret Caverns allows guests to touch the geological formations. The limestone is millions of years old, and there are many prominent fossils to see.
The main attraction is the waterfall — a stunning 100-foot cascade. While it's not the biggest underground lake in the U.S., the sight is still something to behold.