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Meramec Caverns is a public show-cave complex in the Ozarks near Stanton, Missouri, developed in a limestone cave system shaped by water. Guided tours present formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and the named Wine Table formation. The caverns are also linked to the story that outlaw Jesse James used them as a hideout, although that association is generally presented as local historical tradition rather than a settled fact. The site serves visitors interested in cave geology, regional history, and guided underground tours.
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Meramec Caverns scores 6.18/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Karst category.
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