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“America's only drive through cave!”
A small, family owned business, it was discovered in 1862 by an Ozarks farmer - or more precisely, by his dog, who crawled through an entrance. It wasn't until five years later that the first exploration took place: 12 women from Springfield, answering a newspaper ad seeking explorers, ventured into the cave. Their names remain on a cave wall today. Because the beauty of Fantastic Caverns is vulnerable, the Cave is toured in jeep-drawn trams. Since you ride all of the way through, you experience the magnitude, the stillness, and the splendor of Fantastic Caverns while preserving its natural features. Wise stewardship preserves this natural wonder for your children and grandchildren for decades to come.
I finally made it to Fantastic Caverns after years of living up the road from it. It was worth the wait. Tour itself was short drive-wise in distance with an hour in the cave, but very... Read more
We had a great experience on the cave tour at Fantastic Caverns. Our tour guide, Andy, was knowledgeable and entertaining, providing us with a great understanding of the cave's history. She also... Read more
Fun way to Tour a cave! I was a bit skeptical, had seen the billboard many times while passing through but finally decided to check it out! My son and I had a blast! Plenty of parking and friendly... Read more
Fantastic Caverns
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- Sun - Sat: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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