Trip Planner:   USA  /  Missouri  /  Stanton  /  Meramec Caverns

Meramec Caverns, Stanton

4.2
#6 of 100 in Nature in Missouri
Cave Nature / Park Must See
The largest commercial cave in the state, Meramec Caverns shows how an ancient limestone wine table and seven-story mansion were built underground. Trained rangers lead guided tours along the well-lit, wheelchair-accessible pathways through the caverns, which previously served as a hideout for the notorious outlaw Jesse James. The tour ends with a light-and-music show in a theater inside the caverns. After your tour, cruise the river by boat; zipline over it; rent a canoe; or pan for fool’s gold, fossils, and gemstones. Put Meramec Caverns on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Stanton tour itinerary maker app.
Create an itinerary including Meramec Caverns
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Meramec Caverns Reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.0
719 reviews
Google
4.6
TripAdvisor
  • By Courtney11805
    Nice walking tour 1.25 miles. Not difficult unless you have breathing or walking difficulties. Even my teens enjoyed it!  more »
  • By AmyTrips27
    Beautiful and entertaining cavern tour. The walk is moderately hard but really only one part is a bit of a climb and if you are unable to it can be bypassed. If you are in the area, don’t miss this....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • By Sue Bruckner
    September is a great time to go here. Very busy otherwise. We camped, it was a beautiful spot on the river. We ate at the restaurant, delicious food we took the cavern tour, it was awesome. We zip lined for our first time, it was so awesome, great guides Layne and El. Thanks for a great experience. Then to finish off our 3 day stay we took the river boat ride. A great guide and a beautiful river
  • By Kasey M
    It was a great attraction! It kept the kids (5&8) entertained and is a nice guided tour although our guide spoke really fast! The caverns are well maintained and clean. Happy to support it's preservation! The kids liked the outdoor mining feature too.
See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Stanton

  • 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.

Popular things to do in Stanton

©
Riverside Wildlife Center
3.2
Duration: 2 hours
©
Jesse James Wax Museum
2.2
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Stanton

Onondaga Cave
Leasburg
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
©
Elephant Rocks State Park
Belleview
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
©
Meramec State Park
Sullivan
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
©
Caveman Zipline
Sullivan
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Plans to Meramec Caverns by other users

5 days in Lake of the Ozarks BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES September, popular sights Preferences: September Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 3 days in New Haven BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES August, popular sights Preferences: August Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 26 days in Saint Louis BY A USER FROM IRELAND August, popular sights Preferences: August Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 7 days in Osage Beach BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES August, popular sights Preferences: August Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium 15 days in Saint Louis, Grand Canyon National Park & Tennessee BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES June, teens, slow & easy, hidden gems Preferences: June, teens Attraction style: Hidden gems Pace: Slow & easy 6 days in Lake of the Ozarks BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES September, popular sights Preferences: September Attraction style: Popular sights Pace: Medium
See more plans