The Discovery Pass usually saves money—if you do three or more attractions.

It depends on how many attractions you plan to visit and whether you’re going during peak season. There’s no single “exact” difference because prices change by year and by age group, but the math is usually simple.

Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist each run around $20–25 for a single-day ticket. The Discovery Pass (which includes both plus a few others) is typically $50–65 for adults. If you’re only doing those two, buying individually costs about the same or slightly less. But throw in the trolley, aquarium, or observation tower, and the pass quickly pays for itself.

The real win is if you want to do both Cave and Maid on the same day. The pass bundles them, and it’s usually cheaper than two individual tickets. But if you’re only doing one, skip the