Bluff Dwellers Cave, Natural cave and museum in McDonald County, Missouri.
The limestone cave stretches over 4,000 feet in length with two entrances, displaying stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and rimstone formations throughout the passages.
Arthur Browning discovered the cave in 1925 while checking traps on his property, finding Native American artifacts and skeletal remains dating back to 5000 BC.
The Browning Museum exhibits local arrowheads, tools made from bone, grinding stones, minerals, fossils, and family antiques from the surrounding region.
The cave maintains consistent temperatures year-round and offers guided tours with educational explanations about geological formations and Native American history.
A ten-ton balanced rock rests on two points within the cave system, while hollow stalactites known as Musical Chimes produce distinct sounds.
Location: McDonald County
Address: 163 Cave Rd, Noel, MO 64854
Phone: +14174753666
Website: http://bluffdwellerscave.com
GPS coordinates: 36.51880,-94.48710
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:54
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