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Tourist Attraction in Dubuque, Iowa
Crystal Lake Cave
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6684 Crystal Lake Cave Dr Dubuque IA 52003
Business Description
Over huge amounts of geological time and slow-moving groundwater has carved Crystal Lake Cave, a popular tourist attraction, from layers of Galena Limestone in Dubuque, IA. After mixing with carbon dioxide in the air and soil, rainwater becomes carbonic acid and seeps into the caverns. Over millions of years, the very weak acid travels through the earth's natural cracks and channels, shaping the cave's passages. Minerals dripping from above the caverns create the intricate formations that cover the cave's walls and ceilings. What was once solid rock is now a remarkable profusion of beautiful formations.Uncover gemstones and fossils in our unique gem mining area. Curious children will love discovering hidden treasures using water and a sifter, just like geologists and archaeologists! For an exciting wild cave tour in Dubuque, IA call on Crystal Lake Cave today!
Mission Statement
To provide Dubuque quality Tourist Attraction assistance as a Tourist Attraction, Guided Tours, Cave Attraction Wild Cave Tours and Attractions.
Crystal Lake Cave meeting your Tourist Attraction needs since 2013.
Over huge amounts of geologic time, slow-moving groundwater has carved Crystal Lake Cave from layers of Galena Limestone. After mixing with carbon dioxide in the air and soil, rainwater becomes carbonic acid and seeps into the caverns. Over millions of years, the very weak acid travels through the earth's natural cracks and channels, shaping the cave's passages. Minerals dripping from above the caverns create the intricate formations that cover the cave's walls and ceilings. What was once solid rock is now a remarkable profusion of beautiful formations.
Crystal Lake Cave was discovered in 1868 by miner James Rice. After sinking a 40-foot shaft into the limestone in search of lead ore, he came upon several hundred feet of natural passage and inadvertently uncovered a massive cave system. Rice dubbed the space "Rice's Cave" and opened it to brave adventurers who descended the shaft using a bucket and rope. After passing through various hands and monikers, the cave was eventually renamed Crystal Lake Cave by Bernard Markus in the 1930s. James and Doris Rubel took over in 1978 and ran it until 2012 when they handed it down to the present owner, Julie Rubel. Julie continues to enhance the space, making it what it is today — one of the most unique destinations in the area.
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Serving Area:
Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Chicago, Rockford, Asbury, Dyersville, Epworth, Peosta
County
Dubuque
Serving Zip Code:
52003
Latitude
42.433887
Longitude
-90.621134
Year Established
2013
Payments Accepted
Specialties:
Tourist Attraction
Guided Tours
Cave Attraction Wild Cave Tours
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Mailing Address
6684 Crystal Lake Cave Dr
Dubuque, IA 52003
Telephone/Fax
000-000-0000
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Our Hours
| Sunday: | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Monday: | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Friday: | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
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