Mercer Caverns is a show cave located one mile north of Murphys in Calaveras County California. It is named after the gold prospector Walter J. Mercer …
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May 28, 2023
Mercer Caverns is a set of caves in limestone formations which were turned into a tourist attraction in the late 19th century. There are several others in the area, some discovered when people were … Full review by jenedc2016
Jan 16, 2023
Unique crystal formations, cavern goes far down. Our guide was spectacular and she was very knowledgeable! Need to be okay with steep steps. Full review by DaveRitt4201
Sep 25, 2022
Pretty disappointed told us to leave because the little one was making too much noise will not Recommend Full review by Fchavez209
I've never needed to make reservations for Mercer Caverns. Just go and enjoy yourself! Take a picnic lunch and a beverage or two. Enjoy learning how the cavern formed and when it …
I've never needed to make reservations for Mercer Caverns. Just go and enjoy yourself! Take a picnic lunch and a beverage or two. Enjoy learning how the cavern formed and when it was discovered, and how they first explored it.
Depends I think on how senior. A 65 or 70 something in good shape, yes. Older than that maybe not. There are about 2500 steps up and down, at times quite steep.
Do we need to purchase ahead of time or reserve anything prior to going? My husband and I are going in May and want to be sure...
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They sell tickets ahead of time per day, but not way in advance. Best to swing by the office in the morning when they open and purchase Tix for afternoon, then shop around Murphy's …
They sell tickets ahead of time per day, but not way in advance. Best to swing by the office in the morning when they open and purchase Tix for afternoon, then shop around Murphy's until your time
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How far do you walk on the tour?
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The walking distance of the tour is about a quarter of a mile. This distance is not covered all at once. There are several stops along the tour route...
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