Coudersport Ice Mine — Attraction in Sweden Township

It is truly fascinating that science can't explain what is going on here. It is truly one of earth's mysteries. This place is a small hole in the wall, watch where you are going or you will miss it. A dirt drive along the side of a hill, parking for maybe 10 or so vehicles, lane narrow enough for 1 vehicle. The owners are very welcoming and the gift shop is well maintained. The history is very interesting as it begins around 1894. There is lots of information out there about the mine and its history. We'll worth the stop if you are in the area, a quick history lesson and see it. Tickets were $5 each. Put your pin in the map while you are there (if there is room!) Secrets of the underground did a show about it, season 2 episode 6. It's quite...

The tagline of this place is, " one cool place", and that is perfect for this place. There's a neat little bit of history that is explained to you by one of the workers before you enter. The gentleman that told me the history the day that I was there did an amazing job. The ice mine itself is also very fascinating it was blistering hot outside the day I visited but once you step inside the ice mine it is incredibly cold and all of that ice spewing out is amazing. There is also a rather large gift shop attached that sells your typical gifts...

I was but 12 years old when we visited this ' hole in the ground' , they cooled their coca cola in bottles here. For a twelve year old in 1960, this was fascinating, ice in summer but not winter, WOW! We visited in July, it was great and I still remember it, the history everything was great. Those who think of it as only a hole in the the ground think outside the box and while at it, climb out yourself and see this...