Polar Caves Park — Attraction in Rumney

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I was up in NH for work and wanted to spend the afternoon doing some family friendly outdoor activity. This place has more to offer than you might imagine as you turn into the parking lot. It’s a big area inside with many things to do. Give yourself two hours. It’s so much fun for nature lovers!

First, the Polar Caves are easy to find, minutes off the highway, with plenty of parking. Once in, they have a large gift shop with multiple, clean, gender neutral and accessible restrooms. This says a lot about the thought the establishment puts into for our comfort. Thanks!

Next you head out into a little farm with lots of ducks and deer that you can feed.

From there you head towards the caves. It’s all very well marked and has steps that bypass all the caves for anyone with claustrophobia or very small kids they’re carrying, etc. This part was a lot of fun but does require lots of steps, some steep. You’re mostly climbing up the mountain and into caves along the way before you work your way back down.

This part takes about 45 mins. But after this, you get access to the boulder maze which is just a walk (all board walkways) through a mostly flat area. Also a pretty big area and here it’s not claustrophobia inducing at all. I may have liked this part the best! 🤣

Lastly, there’s a short nature trail, but don’t skip it. It’s beautiful and easy to say.

Overall, it’s a fun time. Reasonably priced for the time and all the activities. Family friendly but also great for anyone that loves time in nature. Stop...

Great place the family truly had fun. Unfortunately, customer service was horrible. After spending money to get in and to feed the animals we browsed the gift shop while being hovered by employees. Not only did they hover over us they claimed my child broke something. She did not break anything. The employee added it onto my bill WITHOUT my consent. Never did she mention it during the 35 minutes we walked around. I was just astonished to find out after spending 120 to get in plus the unlimited quarters for animal feed they did that over $9.00. No where did anyone have a.good reason why they thought my child broke something. I was with my.children the whole time and there were at least 10 Other kids in the building. I find what they did very unprofessional, maybe they were overwhelmed with the amount of people in the store. However at the end of the experience that was enough to leave a very bad taste on my.mouth. I'm sorry to.say we won't be returning to polar caves next year. Please find better staff and.general.manager who do well with customers. Update::: nothing was inaccurate what's in accurate is making people pay for stuff, rude staff, hovering staff. It's really unfortunate the thing was made in Mexico probably cost you guys $1. You should also post a sign saying that. No one was aggressive just annoyed with people who have ZERO customer service skills. The gentleman who is your general manager has no customer service skills. You can not create laws and say that these ”laws” are everywhere. You break it you buy it should be a sign posted. But.you should also.learn.personal space. The horrible people working here ruins the experience. Also the poor animals in cages we're filthy. You guys may want to clean that up and spend less time talking to each other behind the counter and hovering over...

I remember coming here as a kid, but really didn't remember much more than that. I am in a larger body (size 16) and I was concerned about fitting through the caves. My power lifting husband (2xl) and I were able to go thru every cave without an issue. My in laws (late 60s) and parents (mid 70s) were all able to do sime of the caves. There are ample benches and every cave has a walk around. The last few caves were the most challenging, however still very doable if you take your time. The views are great and the caves are so much fun. My 9 year old who didn't want to go loved it and went thru every cave twice. Be sure to grab a cone or two of corn from the gift shop to feed the ducks and deer. They will come running and the ducks will come out into the open area to get more corn and clean up after the deer.

Practical things:

Pack lunch as there are really only snacks in the gift shop. There are some great picnic tables by the animals and in the picnic area.

The loop takes anywhere from 30 mins to 1.5 hours depending on how much you stop and how many times you hit each cave.

There are some steps so everyone in your party must be able to do steps even if they bypass the caves.

Wear sneakers or other shoes with grip and some ankle support.

The caves are cool, but the walkways are not. Bring or buy water.

The bugs aren't too bad unless you stop and sit for a bit. Then there will be the occasional mosquito or fly.

Purchase tickets ahead of time. Watch the weather as they will close the caves if there is...