Overview
Sharon Springs is in the Capital District of New York (state).
2 sights
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Best things about Sharon Springs
Howe Caverns
The bigger and more famous of the two show caves in the hamlet of Howes Cave, The eponymous cave at Howe Caverns features two tour offerings: a 90-minute traditional tour, which includes a boat ride over an underground l…
Secret Caverns
The smaller, quirkier and lower-key counterpart to Howe Caverns, Secret Caverns is just 1.4 mi away from its erstwhile rival. The tour is about 45 minutes and is full of good (and bad) puns, cave facts and ends in a 100 …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse — 78 mi away (major hub). Directions
By car.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Howe Caverns
- Afternoon Secret Caverns
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
A former spa town which then fell into disrepair, Sharon Springs has had a revival as a getaway destination for people from New York City.
Get in
By car.
Get around
Although the main area of the village can be navigated on foot, a car will be necessary for any sort of excursion further afield.
See
- Howe Caverns
See Howe Caverns
The bigger and more famous of the two show caves in the hamlet of Howes Cave, The eponymous cave at Howe Caverns features two tour offerings: a 90-minute traditional tour, which includes a boat ride over an underground lake, 1.25 mi walking underground and numerous speleothems to observe, and a 2.5-hour "adventure tour" in the more underdeveloped part of the cave. The cave also includes a geological museum and a motel.
See Secret Caverns
The smaller, quirkier and lower-key counterpart to Howe Caverns, Secret Caverns is just 1.4 mi away from its erstwhile rival. The tour is about 45 minutes and is full of good (and bad) puns, cave facts and ends in a 100 ft waterfall. Be sure to check out the psychedelic art on the billboards advertising the cave on your way and inside the visitor's lodge.
Buy
Beekman 1802 merchandise
Eat
- Black Cat Cafe
- The American Hotel
Sleep
- The American Hotel
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