Meramec Caverns
Stanton, California
About This Stop
Meramec Caverns is one of Route 66's most famous roadside attractions, drawing travelers since the 1930s. This massive cave system features stunning limestone formations, underground rivers, and the legendary 'Stage Curtain'—a 70-foot mineral formation. The caverns were heavily promoted with barn roof advertisements across the Midwest, making them synonymous with Route 66 travel. Guided tours reveal the caves' natural beauty and colorful history, including tales of Jesse James allegedly using them as a hideout.
