United States
Fantastic Caverns
This beautiful ride-through cave is made even more fascinating by its surprising modern history.
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The Fantastic Caverns were discovered by John Knox 1862, but kept secret until 1867 to prevent the Union or Confederate governments from exploiting it as a possible source of saltpeter (an ingredient in gunpowder). After being explored by 12 ladies from the Springfield Women's Athletic Club, the cave was used as everything from a KKK meeting place to a Prohibition speakeasy to a concert venue! Today, the Fantastic Caverns are probably the most fantastically easy way to see a cave. You explore the beautiful, formation-filled tunnels riding a sort of jeep train while learning about the cavern’s geology and history. For more information, please visit fantasticcaverns.com
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