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Descend into the Wabasha Street Caves for an hour-long historic tour that traces 19th-century mining, a mushroom farm, and a 1930s gangster-era casino. Explore restored rooms, the original 60-foot bar, and firsthand stories of riverfront history.
Descend into the Wabasha Street Caves for an hour-long historic tour that traces 19th-century mining, a mushroom farm, and a 1930s gangster-era casino. Explore restored rooms, the original 60-foot bar, and firsthand stories of riverfront history.
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You step off Wabasha Street into a cool corridor that was cut by miners and later repurposed by entrepreneurs with wilder ambitions. The air is steady and a few degrees cooler than the summer street; lights pick out brick arches, a restored 1930s bar, and, if you look closely, the shadow of a bullet hole in the stone where a newspaper once made headlines.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to navigate steps and short walks
The guided tour lasts approximately one hour and starts from the ticketing area to the left of the main entrance.
The site reports wheelchair accessibility for main areas, but if you have specific mobility needs call ahead to confirm accommodations for your tour time.
Yes; tours are appropriate for all ages, though the provider recommends ages 5 and up due to attention span and confined spaces.
Photography is generally allowed; please be mindful of low light, avoid flash where requested, and don’t touch historical artifacts.
The caves began as 19th-century sandstone excavations, later served as a mushroom farm, and became a 1930s casino and bar linked in local lore to organized crime.
Respect posted routes and artifacts; limiting flash photography and staying on designated paths helps preserve fragile plaster and historic finishes.
Wabasha Street Caves operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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