Trip Planner:   USA  /  Missouri  /  Springfield  /  Fantastic Caverns

Fantastic Caverns, Springfield

4.3

#1 of 13 in Parks in Springfield

Cave Nature / Park Must See

• ©
• ©
• ©
• © +8
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©

Take an underground journey to see and touch the majestic geological features of Fantastic Caverns. Since its discovery in 1862, the cave has had a dynamic history. During prohibition it was used as a speakeasy, and later as a concert venue. Today it's a major attraction that draws more than 100,000 visitors every year. Taking a tour of the cave doesn't require any walking, making it especially convenient for small children and seniors. You can see the entire cave from the comfort of a jeep-drawn tram hosted by a tour guide. At certain spots, you are allowed to touch the stalactites. The temperature inside the cave is a steady 15 degrees C (60 degrees F) throughout the year, so you might want to bring a light jacket or a sweater. Seasonal hours, please visit website for more information. To visit Fantastic Caverns and get the most from your holiday in Springfield, create itinerary details personal to you using our Springfield road trip app.

more less

Create an itinerary including Fantastic Caverns

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Fantastic Caverns Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

1,590 reviews

Google

4.6

facebook

4.4

8 likes

• By Debbie D

  We had planned to stop on our way south but sickness caused us to avoid it. So, we tried to squeeze in the stop on our way back - even though at that point we just wanted to get home. But we are so...  more »

• By malissaseiger

  Our tour guide Brent was awesome! I will be sure to bring a few of my friends and family back from Napa Valley to experience this tour! So much to learn and such a fun time! I will cherish the...  more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Kimberly Runnels

  Pricing for the tour was a bit high, but our guide was WONDERFUL and the cave itself is just AMAZING!!! The museum/gift shop had the most wonderful descriptive picture of the cave labeling everything out like an elevated middle school project. It was so neat and so easy to read and understand the history of the cave!!! This is education turned to fun!!!

  more less
• By Lesley Herrin

  I have wanted to go here since I was a kid. I'm now 36 and this was so fascinating. My 7, 9, & 17 year old even enjoyed it. Our tour guide was Michael. He is very knowledgeable and a perfect storyteller. Crazy to think that a dog discovered the cavern. I'll not ruin the tour, so you must check it out!

  more less

See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Springfield

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.