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Fantastic Caverns

4.4 (218 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Amy E.

This place is cool! Very reasonable as well. Everyone on staff are very knowledgeable about the cavern. Great gift shop too!

Jasmill O.

Saw about 20 signs on the highway about the Caverns, and I thought "okay you got me I'll check it out." And it was very well worth the stop. To keep it short and still a mystery for you all, learning about the history of the cave was fascinating. The tour guide did an excellent job at keeping everyone informed and adding in a few jokes. I will say, you do at one point get to experience absolute darkness!!

Rhonda W.

We had a "fantastic" time. You ride through the cave ... the only one is USA like that. As with all tours they give alot of history and information. It was hot day ... felt like heaven inside the cave but some might want a jacket or sweatshirt. U do get dripped on but its not like you feel wet. Gift shop had nice rocks. Felt it was worth the price.

Clint F.

This was a very cool (not just in degrees) tour. The cave tour guide did a great job explaining everything about the cave and answered any questions we had. We had a very good time here. Thank you to the staff for a great tour.

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Carrie F.

You can't miss the signs along the highway! It's worth a trip- especially if you are traveling with very young children or anyone who may have trouble with mobility- this cavern tour is a tram tour- no walking necessary! Lasts about an hour and the tour in and out is well orchestrated, full of very interesting bursting history, and loaded with terrible puns and "dad jokes." The cost of the tour for one hour is pretty steep- for anyone age 13 and up tickets were $32 each as of July 2024 and there are no service member, educator, or senior discounts. It was worth it for the novelty and getting out of the heat in the summer- bring a sweater- it's only about 60°F in the cave.

Yep, thats a road in a cave.

Great value, huge cave. Focus is on the cave, history and geology and doesn't feel like a constant grab for your money. Even the gift shop isn't over bearing. All is very well maintained and a nice drive to get to. Love the museum type covered queue management area for crowded hot months. Would love to go on adventure tour!

Dan T.

A fantastic experience! If you are a little older this is a great tour to take. The drive through nature of the tour saves your legs while you are still able to enjoy the beauty of the underground caverns. The guides do a great job sharing the history of the grounds and pointing out highlights inside of the cave. A comfortable 60 degrees F makes this a great thing to do rain or shine. Enjoy!

Susan F.

Unique adventure underground with a history lesson dating back to the discovery of the cave. For $30 per person you are able to ride a tram down into the depths as they explain how the cave was originally found by a bloodhound named Juno...as they say, the rest is history. Our tour guide did a fantastic job explaining the formation of stalagmites and stalactites... and other things that would make National Geographic proud. Overall, probably a one and done tour. Pace a little slow to keep little kids attention for long. Price point seems a little high for a tram ride in and back out of a cave.

Joan R.

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 staff.

Kathy F.

it's a drive thru cavern experience one of the few in the world. It's a classic that never changes in time. The tour guide is very informative about the history of the cave.

The cave formations
Erica G.

This is a fantastic tour with well educated and entertaining guides. We loved Jared and all the information he provided while we enjoyed the 60 degree cave on a 100 degree day. FYI it's 60 in the winter as well. The jeeps drive down the old stream bed which can still fill with rain. The water drips on your head still forming these beautiful formations. The tour is 60 min and great for young and old. You are encouraged to ask questions and by the end of tour you are about 130 feet underground but don't worry if you are afraid of tight spaces you never feel closed in or like you can't get out. The awe and beauty are all you think about. Kids Under 5 are free and large groups are easily accommodated. I recommended this as a stop when you are in Springfield MO.

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If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would! The staff here are extremely rude and…read moreunprofessional. We had just pulled barely inside the gate when a woman stopped us with her car. Her very first words were, "Why are you here?" -- no greeting, no courtesy, just instant hostility. We were only there to take a quick photo of the outside and look at the grounds, as we were considering renting the venue for a wedding. We're from out of town and were in the area just for the weekend, but she immediately accused us of trespassing instead of simply asking what we needed. To make things worse, she blocked the driveway so we couldn't turn around properly, forcing us to back through the grass rather than letting us move forward a couple of feet to the wider part of the drive. I'm also quite sure her behavior was influenced by my alternative haircut and color, which made the experience feel even more judgmental and discriminatory. We will never come back here or recommend this place to anyone.

We went on the history tour, but it was disappointing. The castle itself is interesting and it was…read moreinteresting to see the interior of the building. The tour guide did his best, but his script was rather mediocre. His presentation was repetitive and I had a hard time hearing him over the sounds of the air conditioning. You were not allowed to take photographs unless you requested permission prior to taking each one you wanted. The tour opened with a short video which could have been interesting except the narrator was unintelligible. I was able to decipher about 10 words during the 6 minute film. There are a lot of stairs on the tour (no elevator) so this would not be a good tour for anyone with mobility issues.

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Review of Smallin Civil War Cave Tour: We attended the…read moreSmallin Civil War Cave tour today and were unfortunately very disappointed. Upon arrival, we were told the first tour would begin at 10:00 a.m., but it did not actually leave until 10:20 a.m. because the group had to wait for late arrivals. Once they arrived, the tour was delayed further so they could return to their cars to get coats. The tour itself was expected to last one hour, but it extended to over an hour and a half due to frequent stops and off-topic discussions. Very little time was spent covering the actual history of the cave or its Civil War significance, which is the primary reason we chose this tour. Instead, the guide spoke extensively about working as a park ranger in New Mexico for the federal government, Roswell, and other caves in other states. While this may be interesting in a different setting, it felt unrelated and distracting given the advertised focus of this tour. Additionally, the guide stated he would not take photos for guests using their phones, explaining that a phone could go into the water. At the time, we were on a stable walkway, and this restriction felt unnecessary. Overall, the experience did not deliver on the Civil War history advertised, and the lack of focus, delays, and extended runtime made the tour frustrating. It was not worth the $33.95 per person for the two of us. We would not choose to attend again and would not recommend it to visitors seeking an educational Civil War-focused cave tour.

We wanted to see some of the nice caves/caverns in MO. Have to say, this one was a disappointment…read more Not very big, not very interesting, almost no formations. Our guide, Levi, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and provided a lot of history and information about the cave and the area. He did a great job. If you can't handle a lot of stairs or inclines, this cave would suit you, as the walk is short and mostly flat. However, for the $29/person entrance fee, it's just not worth it. Most every other cave/cavern in the area is better. For maybe $19/person, it would be worth the stop.

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