This image if from Florida State Parks website. Trust me there would have been no way for me to get this image taken without a lot of people in the shot! 🙂
Florida State Park Caverns Tour ~ Our Day Trip Getaway
For Father’s Day Weekend we decided to take a day drive trip to the Florida State Parks Caverns. I personally, have never been in a cave but my husband has talked about how much he loves going on cave tours. I’m sure really he would enjoy just going to explore a cave without a tour.
We woke up Saturday morning and just decided to hit the road for the day. It was about a two and a half hour drive from us but, we had Mr. Z with us of course and he had to use the restroom about every rest stop we saw on the way. So, it took us a bit longer to get there than we thought to get there. We also decided to stop for lunch on our way.
On their website it does say to call if you are planning on coming just for the cave tours. Some days they fill up very fast so, just to make sure they have tours open call ahead to check. I called around 10am our time and they were booking for the 11am tour.
When you arrive you do have to pay $5 to get into the park. Cost for the cave tours are based on your age. We bought our tickets and then had to wait about an hour and a half before our tour time.
Above the Gift Shop is a small but cute museum to visit. It gave us some background information and the kids had a good time walking around. There was also a short video to watch but, it was out of order so we didn’t get to see it.
It was an extremely HOT day when we decided to visit. To cool off and to kill a bit of time we bought a treat for all of us from the gift shop.
Finally, after a rain shower it was our time to go into the cave. I was surprised at how tight it was inside. Not, that I had anything to compare it to. Like I said, I have never been inside a cave. It was like going into an old house tour. The rooms were small but, each had a story to tell.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. There was one rule. You cold not touch anything. Although, about half way through the tour there is one part of the cave they allow you to touch. I was amazing at how different the one part everyone was allowed to tough looked so different from the rest.
I know it may be hard to see in my pictures (I was just using my phone camera) but, the water down in the cave looked so pure! In the image above that is water towards the top in those grooves. I just wanted to drink it! lol But, I didn’t touch. 🙂 Kinda wish I did bring my good camera with me. Next, time I might.
They boys had fun but, it was super hard to get Mr Z to stay with us. He was so ready just to go off and explore.
You can choose to camp in the campgrounds in the park. I think if we had a camper right now we would have stayed at least for the weekend because this State Park offers many other activities to enjoy during your stay.
We had a good time and if you are every nearby I would recommend you go check out the cave.
wow never knew there were caverns in FL. I was born and raised in south FL
We went on a cave tour when I was a teenager. It was really beautiful. My grandchildren have never been in a cave and would love to see one and I know they would enjoy it. What a great way to spend the day…
I haven’t been on a cave tour in years. I miss those days when we would take family vacations to different caves. My dad loved checking out caves.
This looks like a great place to take the family!
Oh wow! Those caves look so awesome! I’ve only done a cave tour once and it was wonderful. Now I want to go to this one lol.
I’ve never been on a cave tour before; it looks like something I’d really enjoy. I love your pictures, thanks for posting!
The Florida State Park Caverns looks like a nice place to visit. It’s nice to know that amusement parks are not the only attractions in Florida. Thank you for sharing this review.
I never knew there were caverns in FL!
That sounds like a fun outing for the whole family. I’ll bet the kids really loved it~
I have been to this cavern several times and camped there once. We only live an hour from the cavern and my daughter wants to go up there the week of her birthday this month. We really love going down into the cavern.
looks like you had fun
Wow, that’s absolutely gorgeous!! We’ve never been to FL, but we’ll keep this in mind if we ever go.
This looks like a cool day trip. I would love to visit this place, even if only for the caves.
I love going to the caverns in our area. They are really quite interesting.
I would really love to go to Florida. Your nice photos confirm that I am overdue for a nice vacation.
that’s a neat experience. Caves can be fun.
Day trips are always so much fun…those caves look amazing…I have never been in one, and it would be so cool. Looks like you all had a great time!
Wow, these are some awesome pictures! It looks like you had a ton of fun!
Oh how we love nature amd its so much cheaper than theme and amusement parks. Gods creation is amazing and getting to see all His wonderful works is so fun and interesting. I grew up doing stuff like thks and hope that i can start with my own kids.
gorgeous cAVE WOW I NEVER BEEN TO A CAVE BEFORE BUT THATS DEF AN EXPERIENCE THAT I NEED TO ADD TO MY BUCKETLIST. THIS PLACE IS GOREGEOUS AND LOOKS LIKE YOUR FAMILY ENJOYED IT AND ARE VERY BRAVE
Beautiful! I can’t wait to take my little girls on a trip like this!
In what part of Florida is this located. I’ve lived in south Florida for 30 years and never had a clue about caves.
I really like the photos. I’ve only been on a cave tour once. I enjoyed it. It’s like you’re entering a whole other world. I wish I would have brought a camera.
I’ve been through several caves in different states and not one is the same. They are all amazing. Would recommend them to anyone, any age.
That’s a nice way to spend some time with the kids. I’ve always found caves to be interesting.
I had no idea Florida had any large caves! It reminded me so much of a cave in Mexico I traveled through as a child.
That definitely looks like a lot of fun – such history and presence there !!
I love caves. I have been to Mammoth Caves in Missouri, but have not been to this one. Looks like you had a wonderful time. It is my dream to live in a cave. Always 65 degrees (or so) and no threat of tornados! A perfect combination.
I hope to travel to Florida someday. I love doing activities like this with my family. Looks like you all had a great time.
I’ve never been to Florida before but this sounds like a great place to visit if I did go there. Thanks for posting!