ice cave

Probably a 15 foot long hole in some rock, which they call a "cave". It's a joke, so don't bother with trying to find it.

This is a neat place to check out. Icy inside, even if it's in the 90's outside. We have stopped by many times.

The story of the cave written on the plaque to the left and the entrance to the cave are cool. But we did not have a flash light so we did not dare to squeeze past the entry to go into the cave.

Just outside of Decorah, climb down into the ice cave, if you dare. On a hot day it is very refreshing. Watch your step as it is very slippery.

It was a very hot day. My hair was sticking to my neck, and I was not happy. I walked into the cave and was instantly very comfortable. It wasn't much to see, but it was interesting and it was nice and cold. I didn't want to leave!

First of all, the price is right--it's free. If you don't go on a weekend, you are likely to be the only ones there. The parking is right there on the road, and there is a picnic table tucked into the bluff right by the parking. Near the picnic table is a bulletin board explaining the science and discovery of the cave. When I have gone, the picnic table has always been available. By the time you get to the top of the stone steps, you will feel a blast of arctic air, which is pretty cool--no pun intended. 15 years ago or so, this was an amazing attraction. You could hike on in and crawl on in pretty far. Since then, there has been a cave in, so the distance you can go is limited. In June this year, on a high 80 degree day, though, there was still ice on the walls. You can hike up and around the ice cave. It is a small attraction, but it is free and you can certainly fit it in with a visit to Dunning's Spring or Palisades Park. Less than 5 minutes from town.

Most of the natural attractions, like the Ice Caves, Dunning park waterfalls, and trout run waterfall are a bit difficult to get to, but worth it once you are there. There are many more attractions to see. The area is very artistic and as beautiful as many areas of the Black Hills. It is a strongly Norse area and during Nordic Fest, it is not uncommon to see Norwegian royalty here. Art abounds in the area and one can see structures built prior to the Civil War. I have made this area my home, but have been a tourist many times.

Our first time through Decorah and our family loved it really enjoyed the ice cave. We were driving through the park and the sign definitely caught our eyes so we all got out and went in. Nice and cold lol took lots of neat pictures

The sign has some interesting information about the ice cave, but there is really not much to see there.

Very well maintained, very neat to see. Close to town. Would def. recommend seeing, the kids enjoyed it

Very cool walk way up to the cave. Go in the summer time. You walk in and it is instantly cool. I would have givena highewr rating but part of the cave had collaped and we couldnt explore very far. Still worth a stop if you are close.

I went to the inner sanctum of Ice Cave when my son was in second grade and, boy, was I glad there were kids there to hold my hands! If you're claustrophobic, enjoy it from the entrace. I don't think you're now allowed as far as we went with a guide that day many years ago, but check it out, just down the street from Dunnings Springs, a definite must-see!

on a hot day you could cool off here. Can't go into the cave very far.

Because of the warm winter, not much ice had (at the end of March when ice should be starting to build), but it is an interesting natural oddity and worth the visit.

This ice cave is only big enough for one or two people at a time to enter, but it is a neat little place to pop into and explore for a few minutes on a hot day. The ice is best viewed in early summer, though, so come before August if you want to see it.