


With about 100 craftspeople demonstrating heritage crafts, everything from blacksmithing to taffy pulling, visitors get a lesson in 1800s life. Attractions like the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train, which travels through Ozarks country, and the signature Fire-In-The-Hole roller coaster, an indoor coaster that rides through "town" and across a fiery bridge, help foster the old-time feeling. Even while visitors scream their heads off on the newest ride, they'll still feel like they've been transported to the 1880s. One of the best amusement parks in the U.S., Silver Dollar City is a unique theme park that combines both thrilling rides and entertainment, as it embraces a down-home, late 19th-century vibe. For more information about the Talking Rocks Caverns, visit the attraction's website. Children 3 and younger can enter for free. Tickets for the cave tour cost $22.95 for visitors ages 13 and older admission for kids ages 4 to 12 costs $13.95. Hours vary seasonally, but generally it welcomes visitors daily from 9 or 9:30 a.m. The Talking Rocks Caverns is located about 13 miles west of downtown Branson. However, if you have mobility limitations, past visitors said you should reconsider the tour. Additionally, the caverns appealed to a wide range of travelers, from kids and teens to older adults. Most reviewers suggested wearing shoes with good traction since the cave is wet. Recent visitors enjoyed their experience in the Talking Rocks Cavern and found the guides knowledgeable and friendly. In addition to the underground tour, there are a variety of activities above ground, including a nature trail that leads to a lookout tower, a mini golf course, a shaded picnic area, family games and a SpeleoBox, which simulates what it's like to crawl through narrow cave passages. With an hourlong guided tour, visitors use concrete walkways and stairs to view the Talking Rock's vertical cave formations and learn about its geology. If you're visiting Branson in the summer and are on the hunt for a cool escape, consider Talking Rocks Cavern, which maintains a comfortable 63-degree Fahrenheit temperature year-round.
