Explore UP Close!
Talking Rocks Cavern is open year round. The gift shop opens daily at 9:30 a.m. Talking Rocks Cavern is vertical in nature, and has concrete handrails and steps throughout the cave. People of all ages go into our cave on a regular basis where they can enjoy the comfortable 63 degree cave air.
*No reservations required! You can purchase tickets upon arrival, and we will put you on the next available tour!*
Explore Underground
The hour long tour of Talking Rocks Cavern is what we refer to as “edutainment.” By this, we focus on education, as well as entertainment. It is educational in nature, as you will learn about the caves discovery and related history, as well as learn about the mineral deposits and other geological information while on your tour. The tour is also entertaining. Our cave guides are ready to answer questions that you may have, and can find answers to those questions that they may not already know.
Explore Above Ground
Above ground activities are numerous! Play a round of Cave Country Mini-Golf on our mostly shaded miniature golf course. Purchase a bag of sluice, pan for gemstones, and take home all of the gems that you find! Hike the nature trail to the lookout tower, conquer the indoor and outdoor SpeleoBox crawl mazes, and enjoy a break at one of the shaded picnic areas. Bring the kids (and grandkids!) and let them explore the expanded Kid’s Play Area.
Discover the “back-to-nature” side of Branson at Talking Rocks Cavern!
Cave Country Mini Golf
Cave Country Mini-Golf is one of our most popular surface activities. Starting at the sinkhole (A.K.A. Hole #1) you will follow the mostly tree-shaded course to the 9th hole. Along the way you will learn interesting facts about groundwater, sinking streams and many other things. Special discount pricing is available with cave tours.
Gemstone Mining
Gemstone mining also called “sluicing” is another one of our fun, educational activities. Purchase a bag of “mining rough” in our gift shop and head to the Sluicing area. Using our sluicing troughs and screened sluice boxes you will learn how to recognize semi-precious gems and minerals from around the world. The excitement of discovering a treasure is fun for everyone!
SpeleoBoxes
A crawl through one, or both, of our SpeleoBox mazes is always a favorite! Enter the maze and crawl along winding, twisting passages. This fun activity simulates caving techniques through wooden cave passages and can be experienced by people of all ages.
Nature Trails
A walk on one of our four nature trails can be an inspiringly wonderful way to experience nature up close. There is a trail for everyone from the youngest hiker to the very experienced. Located along the trails you will experience Missouri outdoors at its best. You will not be disappointed!
Family Games Area
Plan to explore the Family Games Area before or after your cave tour! You will find GIANT games such as checkers, chess, Jenga, and Connect 4 along with cornhole, ring toss, a rock wall scaling challenge and bean bag toss. There is a toddler agility/balance walk as well as a kids magnetic fish game. We even created a few original games: Battle Pong, Rain Gutter Relay, Pool Noodle Javelin, and Ping-Pong Bounce to name a few! The Family Games Area is nestled on our upper hillside where there are paved walking surfaces, benches, and plenty of shade! And the best part? The Family Games Area is FREE with your cave ticket purchase!