Missouri is even referred to as the cave state because of its 7,500 unique caves. Located about an hour south of Springfield — also known as Missouri's 'Queen City Of The Ozarks' — is the Talking Rocks Cavern just outside of Branson West, Missouri. From Branson West, drive south to 13-280, which then becomes Talking Rocks Road. Regarded as the most beautiful cave in Missouri, this underground spectacle is fun for the whole family to enjoy. It was originally known as "Fairy Cave," a name bestowed upon it by Thomas Powell, the first person to traverse the cave, who described his discovery as "a subterranean fairy land."