Caves

Explore ‘Down Under’

While it is true that Kendall County boasts some of the most beautiful scenery above ground, there are also two spectacular places to explore underground, as the area is home to two nationally recognized caves -- Cascade Caverns, and Cave Without a Name. CASCADE CAVERNS, known as Texas’ Original Living Cavern, is Boerne’s oldest tourist attraction. Opened in 1932, this Texas Historical Site has 5 major rooms including the show-stopping Cathedral Room. Snap a selfie with “Rex, the T-Rex,” a remaining Disney prop from the 1993 movie “Father Hood,” which used the site for several weeks of filming. The caverns are also famous for the Cascade Salamander, Cave Shrimp, Cliff and Leopard Frogs, and Tri-Color Bats that share their home with the natural, living formations. Hour-long daily tours; gift shop; pavilion and picnic area; RV/ camping facilities. CascadeCaverns.com; 226 Cascade Caverns Rd; 830-755-8080. CAVE WITHOUT A NAME, designated a National Natural Landmark, was originally formed by an ancient underground river system that carved out the caverns. This living cave features stunning stalactites, stalagmites, drapery, columns, thrones, delicate soda straws, cave bacon, magnificent flowstones and rim stone dams. It is the least commercialized cave open to the public in Texas and is a well-preserved, natural area that draws serious cavers, geologists, paleontologists, as well as casual cave visitors. The Cave got its unique name in a 1940 local newspaper contest to name the cave. A young boy said, “the cave is too pretty to have a name,” and he won. Occasional cave concerts; Daily tours; RV/picnic area; gift shop; camping; geode cutting and treasure panning; hiking trails. CaveWithoutAName. com; 325 Kreutzberg Rd; 830-537-4212.

Due to current COVID restrictions, please visit the website or call each cave prior to visiting for daily schedules, mask requirements, and reservation policies.