St. Paul Historic Cave Tour
Description
See the only remaining restored Gangster Era site on this historic tour of extensive caves carved into the hillside in long-abandoned mining ventures in the 1800s. Later it was a mushroom farm, and it was then developed into a restaurant casino and gangsters' hotspot during the 1930s prohibition era. Newspapers reported an unsolved gangland murder at the casino. Tour guides point out the bullet holes. Some believe the caves are haunted by the murdered mobsters whose bodies were never found. The original bar from the 30s has been fully restored - it was a then-record at 60 feet long. Though this tour is appropriate for all ages, we recommend ages 5 and up, due to shorter attention spans and restlessness.
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See the only remaining restored Gangster Era site. Historic Tour of extensive caves carved into the hillside in long-abandoned mining ventures in the 1800s, which became a gangster hotspot in the 1930s.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(178)
Our guide was Lois. She was very knowledgeable and also very entertaining! Highly recommend this tour! Bring a long sleeve shirt as is cool in the cave.
Mary was fun! High energy, animated, and punny
The guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining however, she spoke so fast that it was difficult to take in all the information. The speedo delivery felt rushed and discouraged questions.
Interesting history tour. Our tour guide Mary was exceptional. She was engaged and fun to listen to.
Guide was very informative, with good stories, but would have liked to see more of actual caves. A little disappointed.
Mary was the best guide! We enjoyed our time so much! The story telling was amazing and the experience was beyond our expectations!
Limited parking in front of cave entrance. However, ample free parking nearby. Even on a hot afternoon, it's chilly deep in the caves.
It's a fun family experience about the caves, it's many uses before probation, relationship with the mafia and how it is used today. There is minimum discussion about ghosts.
The cave tour was extremely interesting and we had an incredibly informative, animated tour guide. She told fantastic stories about the gangsters and mushroom growing, which occurred in the caves.
Informative, fun, bring a sweater. Luke is wonderful storyteller and there are many stories in the cave.
