Crystal Cave, Springfield Missouri

"We had a great experience on Sunday touring the cave with our guide, Christina! Was well worth our time and money. Only recommendation, bring your own high power flashlight and be prepared to do a little crab walking here and there. We really enjoyed being the only 2 people on that particular tour. Fun date spot, and don't forget to do the gem mining at the end. It was a little kid silly, but still fun! We look forward to trying the Wild Tour next!"

"We had a fantastic experience here at Crystal Cave! Immediately walking up from the parking lot, you see some pretty cool statues of some prehistoric lizards. Their gift shop has some pretty interesting things to check out (like their gem panning!). While on the tour, our guide Andy was super knowledgeable and awesome! We didn’t have a super large group but I felt like I had enough time to get pictures as well as learn about the cave. As someone who has been visiting caves in the nearby areas, this cave offers some of the most interesting views and features that you can see up close compared to some of the other caves. We were told that they offer wild tours which sound incredibly exciting!"

"We had a fantastic experience at Crystal Cave! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our large group, even though they typically don’t take groups larger than 20. We really appreciated their kindness and flexibility. The cave itself was absolutely beautiful—full of amazing formations and fun to explore. Some parts of the cave were tight and low, so be prepared to crouch or even crawl a bit. That added a sense of adventure, but might be a challenge for anyone with mobility concerns. We also spotted a few little bats, which was a fun bonus for the kids. Overall, it was a great experience—unique, well-guided, and memorable!"

"We visited on a warm July. Our tour guide was very science focused. Would have enjoyed more of the cave stories, but overall enjoyed our tour. Beware that the tour is rather athletic and very close at times. Spaces are small and ceilings are low. Definitely an unusual cave and well worth the tour."