KC - Where exactly are the caves?

ive only been to one cave there but i know there is more than that in the area. its right next to 435 off of exit 61/23rd street i believe. its like an exit or two north of 70 on the east side. if your going north make a right and you will make another right on the first street. if you look at google and find that exit you will see the parking lot for the cave just south of the off ramp next to 435.

 

My Uncle was telling me about an underground warehouse he delivered to. Said that it was not very fun, but he is claustrophobic.

 

My Google works better than yours?

http://www.kcinterstate.com/

 

I am glad you asked this question, I hear folks talking about the " caves ", how tight it is getting around in there etc. Just never asked where they were. Now I know. Thanks

 

It depends on the cave you go to.

Some are huge and you can pull right in, maneuver as usual. Others are so tight, you'll be guided the entire way in. Forward and backward.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygur10P08n0

 

Try this link...it shows what some of the docks look like.

http://www.huntmidwest.com/virtualtour/typical_docks.html

There are numerous caves throughout KC. The obvious ones are along I-435 North of I-70 on the East side as well as East of I-435 and Hwy 210 across from Ameristar Casino. The caves across from Ameristar are the ones seen on the link above. Generally all you'll see is a few garage doors in the side of a hill.

 

Nice video mooney, never seen the inside of one before.

 

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Hope you aren't claustrophobic!!!!