Spelunking is one of the most exciting things to do this March. You probably have read about the famous spelunking sites in America, but why not try the Midwest and have a blast exploring the caves in the area. Caves are a pretty thrilling thought for most people. Donning rubber boots and head lamps, and exploring a cavern with bats, stalactites, and stalagmites – just the thought of it will make you want to get up and start your own cave adventures!
Branson Missouri is home to many caves for your spelunking adventure. Spelunking in Branson may not be the first thought that comes to the minds of many, but it has been a famous activity in the area already. The caves in Branson are much more exciting than anyone has ever thought of.
The Marvel Cave is one of the oldest Branson caves. The cave is owned and maintained by the Hershend family and it can be found in the entrance of Silver Dollar City, Branson’s world-famous theme park. If you go to Silver Dollar City, your admission already includes a sixty minute cave tour of the Marvel Cave so you can see a piece of Branson’s history. It is also here where youkan find the largest cave entrance room in America – Marvel Cave’s Cathedral Room. The tour around Marvel Cave lets you ride a cable train from and back to the theme park.
Another famous cave is the Talking Rocks Cavern. This is actually a cave system in Branson, also owned by the Herschend family. You can avail of guided cave tours where you can go as deep as the cavern floor to see awesome formations like the curtain and bacon formations. Along with your Talking Rocks Cavern tour, you will also be treated to a light and sound show. You can also take home with you a little memorabilia from the cave by buying something from the gift shop.
Spelunking in Branson is even made better by the Fantastic Caverns. The Fantastic Caverns is famous for being the only ride through cave in America. This cave was discovered back in the 1800s by a farmer’s dog, who crawled through the cave’s entrance. It was five years later when twelve women responded to the call of exploring the cave for the first time. When you go to this cave, you can see the names of the twelve brave women carved in the cave walls. Jeep drawn tram tours are available for touring the cavern to preserve the ecosystem within the cave.
These are just some of the caves that you might want to visit in Missouri. For your stay in Branson, choose Thousand Hills Golf Resort to be your home away from home. Choose from various lodging options and stay right in the heart of Branson. For inquiries and reservations, call Thousand Hills at 1-877-262-0430.
