Fantastic Caverns
- Visit: 55 min
- from USD 36
- Good on a rainy day
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Why go
- The 55-minute ride-through tour, in a tram pulled by a Jeep
- Names carved into the rock by twelve women considered the cave's first explorers
Opening hours
Today08:00 – 17:00Show all
Interesting facts1
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No other cave in North America runs its entire tour by vehicle.
Fantastic Caverns - Wikipedia
History
Knox kept it secret until 1867, so it would not be used as a source of saltpeter. Knox then advertised for an explorer, and the cave was first explored on February 14, 1867. On February 27, the Springfield Women's Athletic Club explored it too.
- 1862John Knox and his hunting dog discover the cave.
- Feb 14, 1867The cave is first explored after Knox advertises for an explorer.
- Feb 27, 1867The Springfield Women's Athletic Club explores the cave.
- 1950sThe cave takes its present name.
Tips for your visit
- Allow 55 minutes for the ride-through tour itself.
- You ride through the cave in a tour vehicle instead of walking.
- Address: 4872 N Farm Road 125, Springfield, Missouri.
- Contact phone: 417-833-2010.
Know before you go
- Open daily from 08:00 to 19:00, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Groups of 20 or more paid admissions must arrange their visit beforehand.
- All tickets for a group must be bought together.
Sources: Fantastic Caverns - Wikipedia · Springfield (Missouri) - Wikivoyage (see) · Fantastic Caverns · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Website
- missouriscave.com/
- Phone
- 4178332010
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
How long does a visit to Fantastic Caverns take?
The ride-through tour at Fantastic Caverns lasts 55 minutes. You ride through in a tram pulled by a Jeep instead of walking.
What are the opening hours of Fantastic Caverns?
Fantastic Caverns is open every day from 08:00 to 19:00. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Do I need to book a visit to Fantastic Caverns?
Groups of 20 or more paid admissions must arrange their visit at Fantastic Caverns beforehand. All tickets for a group must be bought together.
Where is Fantastic Caverns and how do I get there?
Fantastic Caverns is at 4872 N Farm Road 125, Springfield, Missouri. The phone number is 417-833-2010.
Can I take children to Fantastic Caverns?
The Fantastic Caverns tour takes 55 minutes, and visitors ride through the cave in a tram pulled by a Jeep rather than walking.
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