Why You Should Go...

While in St. Louis or Missouri, drop in to see Meramec Caverns, the largest commercial cave in Missouri out of the more than 6,000 surveyed caves in the state. 

The best way to explore the caves is to enjoy a tour guided by Meramec Cavern’s trained rangers. These tours are conducted along well-lit walkways throughout the cave.

The entire cave complex stretches upwards past the height of a seven-story building, and extraordinary formations can be seen throughout. 

The cave is also home to a complex of mineral formations of unique and rare colors. These jewels took thousands of years to grow and are preserved in Meramec Caverns.

Meramec Caverns is open year-round and offers visitors a fun, affordable vacation. Bring the whole family or a large group, as the cave can accommodate groups of any size.

Why You Should Go...

While in St. Louis or Missouri, drop in to see Meramec Caverns, the largest commercial cave in Missouri out of the more than 6,000 surveyed caves in the state. 

The best way to explore the caves is to enjoy a tour guided by Meramec Cavern’s trained rangers. These tours are conducted along well-lit walkways throughout the cave.

The entire cave complex stretches upwards past the height of a seven-story building, and extraordinary formations can be seen throughout. 

The cave is also home to a complex of mineral formations of unique and rare colors. These jewels took thousands of years to grow and are preserved in Meramec Caverns.

Meramec Caverns is open year-round and offers visitors a fun, affordable vacation. Bring the whole family or a large group, as the cave can accommodate groups of any size.

What You Should Know...

Open:

Hours: Closed Today. Opens Wed

9:00am - 4:00pm, Daily

Cost: Less than $50

Discounts: Children, Seniors, Military

Available: Guided Tour, Restaurant, Gift Shop

Meramec Caverns is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

 The temperature of the cave is a constant fifty-eight degrees.

The Cavern Tour takes one hour and twenty minutes to complete, covering 1-1/4 miles round trip. An abbreviated forty-five-minute tour is available for groups. This tour has all the highlights of the regular tour with less walking. 

Guided walking tours depart every twenty-to-thirty minutes starting at 9:00 AM. Strollers are not allowed on the tour. Backpacks or child carriers are suggested.

In addition to the Caverns, we have

- Boat Tours on the Meramec River 

- Ziplines

- Rope courses

- Climbing walls

- Quick jump

- Panning for gold.

Each activity is available seasonally and vary in age range.

Proof of Jesse Jame's usage of the caverns as a hideout is found through collaborative factual evidence. This evidence consists of sheriffs' reports, eyewitness' accounts, and physical material found inside the cave.

There are no tight spaces on the tour. Tours can accommodate groups of one hundred at a time. The smallest room inside the cave is comparable to the size of an average bedroom.