Cave Without a Name
Cave Without a Name
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Eleven miles northeast of Boerne, in the heart of the scenic, rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country, Cave Without a Name is a natural, living cavern. Some say the most beautiful in Texas. The Cave is filled with spectacular formations of Stalactites, Stalagmites, delicate Soda Straws, Cave Drapery, magnificent Flowstones, Rimstone Dams, and more. Enjoy a tour of the six major rooms in comfort; 66 degrees year-round, easy walkways, brilliant lighting. Plan an unforgettable adventure you will remember forever...
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Tmr R
74 contributions
Feb 2021 • Solo
Had a great tour of the caves with a knowledgeable guide. Took lots of pictures. The grounds are lovely as well. Camped for several days. One drawback however. You can’t leave the grounds before 10 am nor come back to them after 5 pm as the main gate is locked when the center is closed. Make your plans accordingly.
Written February 3, 2021
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Thank you for this feedback so our next visitors do not face the same issue. It is our policy to provide all campers with a gate code so you may go in and out of the of the property 24/7. We are sorry this was not provided to you on your visit. We will work with our staff to ensure more care is taken when checking in our guests. We are happy you enjoyed your cave experience and the campground. We hope to host you again in the future. Again, thank you for the feedback so we may better equip our staff.
Written February 20, 2021
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readyandpacked
Austin, Texas208 contributions
Mar 2021
The Cave Without a Name is a small cave but didn't disappoint. Beautiful formations and just the thrill of being underground in a cave was all it took for our grandsons to be impressed. Our guide was informative telling us the history of the cave and giving us lessons on the formations. WARNING...there are steep stairs which were okay going down but this old out of shape granny, had to take several stops to rest and catch her breath!
Written March 20, 2021
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Ed P
Spring Branch, TX177 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Cave Without a Name has more than just cave tours to offer. There are several easy trails available around the Visitor Center. We took the one called Rim Trail first which is a 1.7 mile loop and then a smaller one called the Sinkhole trail. It took us about 2 hours to do both because had our two dogs with us and took some breaks to give them water. As I mentioned the trails are considered easy, but do have a slight change in elevation. Must be able to climb small rises coming out of the creek and lots of rocks. Good shoes recommended. Ok for kids and dogs. But sure to take lots of water to be save. Enjoy your hike.
Written January 1, 2023
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Dusty B
Comfort, TX35 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Our tour guide Alex did a fantastic job guiding us through the cavern while pointing out some very interesting features. He used humor and answered all our questions. The cave was bigger than I thought and had beautiful formations. Be sure you are in good physical condition as the climb down and back up - about 80 feet - is strenuous. Well worth the trip! Thanks Alex!
Written July 5, 2024
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ChrissieRutter
College Station, TX22 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
This greatly exceeded my expectations! Our tour guide, Mike, was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with my picture-taking. The cave is extremely well maintained. It is well lit, the footing is good, and there are handrails in many places. If you can manage the 80’ of stairs down and up the main entrance, it’s accessible to most. Wear good hiking shoes, and enjoy the views! The shop and topside signage made me a bit wary at first, but the effort is put into maintaining the cave! It’s a must see!
Written May 16, 2021
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Baybug2
Macon, GA347 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
This was our last adventure for our Texas trip——and what a way to end the 2020 or start 2021! Our guide A was quite informative- it made the tour even better! She was quick witted and straightforward. The caves were well lit and the largest I have ever been in. Now the stairs down and up are no joke, but it is worth a stop!!!!!
Written January 1, 2021
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Sarah C
Wylie, TX37 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
We rented a trailer and hooked up in one of the few rv spots. We liked that it was a small site. Great experience! The cave was a must see! Tour guide, Sarah did great. Hiking trails were beautiful! Hidden gem for sure.
Written March 9, 2020
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AsBarton
Houston1 contribution
I called the folks at the cave ahead of time and told them we'd be arriving in 20 minutes with a family of 5 with kids. It was 11am and the tour guide said that it would not be a problem as the next tour would start at 11:30. At 11:20, we arrived. The tour left at 11:15. The next would leave in an "hour or so". We had driven from San Antonio. It was so completely rude that we turned around and left for Cascade Caverns. though a bit run-down (something they are fixing), the staff could not have been nicer and the cave was great.
I would have liked to have seen the cave without a name, but didn't appreciate the treatment.
I would have liked to have seen the cave without a name, but didn't appreciate the treatment.
Written December 24, 2009
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Ratna N
Dallas, TX1,698 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
I like visiting caves, they are challenging and interesting and beautiful. I love looking at the formations in the caves and learning more about them and photographing them. We went to 4 different caves in 3 days during spring break , all not very far from each other: Cascade Caverns, Cave without a name, Longhorn Caverns and Sonora Caverns. Of the 4 caves, I liked this one the best! I will write individual reviews for each and upload pics as well.Feel free to look at all my cave reviews and see the pics and weigh the pros and cons yourselves!
While I am in a cave there are a few things I look for in particular. 1) is it safe? I am not the type to go crawling into a deep dark hole on my hands and knees with a flashlight held between my teeth. I am not that adventurous. The first two questions I ask are: how far down do I have to climb ( hence how far back up) and what is the lighting like in the cave?
I was more than apprehensive going to Cave without a name on reading the reviews. I had just completed Cascade caverns an hour earlier which I really didn't like ( see my review and pics) , I was not looking forward to going down into another cave and having to climb out of it. The reviews said that it was like climbing 8 storeys. The reviews also said it was difficult to find. Wrong on both counts. I plugged in the address in the GPS and it wasn't hard to find at all. I met the guide, a very nice gentleman called Mike and he assured me the stairs were not bad at all., and they wernt. They were enclosed with railings on both side made of cement, broad and evenly laid out. They were not like the stone stairs at Cascade caverns that were uneven and small and slippery.
I LOVED the cave , and the cave artifacts, and the tour. I LOVED the way the cave was lit up, the guide was very knowledgeable, the pace was very good and stairs up were an easy climb, the guide made sure to encourage people who were struggling to rest and take a breather and waited with them till they were out of the cave!
The cave was safe, and interesting and beautiful, well lit, the guide knew so much stuff and his explanations were excellent. The stairs up and down were not bad at all. I would encourage everyone to go see this cave. Its beautiful. The cave without a name is also a solutional cave formed when rock is dissolved by natural acid in groundwater that seeps through.
some terminology you might hear when in a cave are the following:
A speleothem is a cave deposit of formation generally in limestone solutional caves,.
Stalactile are pointed pendants hanging from the cave ceiling, from which they grow. A Stalagmite grows from the ground upwards.
Soda straws which are thin, long cylindrical stalactiles
Flowstone which is sheet like found on cave walls and floors . This may be in the form of drapery hanging downward or bacon with colored bands in between.
See how many of these terms you can identify in my pics. Its well worth the ticket price! I would most definitely encourage anyone to go there!
While I am in a cave there are a few things I look for in particular. 1) is it safe? I am not the type to go crawling into a deep dark hole on my hands and knees with a flashlight held between my teeth. I am not that adventurous. The first two questions I ask are: how far down do I have to climb ( hence how far back up) and what is the lighting like in the cave?
I was more than apprehensive going to Cave without a name on reading the reviews. I had just completed Cascade caverns an hour earlier which I really didn't like ( see my review and pics) , I was not looking forward to going down into another cave and having to climb out of it. The reviews said that it was like climbing 8 storeys. The reviews also said it was difficult to find. Wrong on both counts. I plugged in the address in the GPS and it wasn't hard to find at all. I met the guide, a very nice gentleman called Mike and he assured me the stairs were not bad at all., and they wernt. They were enclosed with railings on both side made of cement, broad and evenly laid out. They were not like the stone stairs at Cascade caverns that were uneven and small and slippery.
I LOVED the cave , and the cave artifacts, and the tour. I LOVED the way the cave was lit up, the guide was very knowledgeable, the pace was very good and stairs up were an easy climb, the guide made sure to encourage people who were struggling to rest and take a breather and waited with them till they were out of the cave!
The cave was safe, and interesting and beautiful, well lit, the guide knew so much stuff and his explanations were excellent. The stairs up and down were not bad at all. I would encourage everyone to go see this cave. Its beautiful. The cave without a name is also a solutional cave formed when rock is dissolved by natural acid in groundwater that seeps through.
some terminology you might hear when in a cave are the following:
A speleothem is a cave deposit of formation generally in limestone solutional caves,.
Stalactile are pointed pendants hanging from the cave ceiling, from which they grow. A Stalagmite grows from the ground upwards.
Soda straws which are thin, long cylindrical stalactiles
Flowstone which is sheet like found on cave walls and floors . This may be in the form of drapery hanging downward or bacon with colored bands in between.
See how many of these terms you can identify in my pics. Its well worth the ticket price! I would most definitely encourage anyone to go there!
Written March 22, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Iloveprongies
Weatherford, TX74 contributions
Jan 2012
This cave gets five stars not only because it is a beautiful cave, but also because it is not over-developed or commercialized, and is still rather natural. The owners are super friendly and have done a nice job sprucing up the surroundings. These folks really love and appreciate their cave, and communicate knowledge in a easy to understand manner. The local history of the cave and its name are fun to learn. This is a great cave for family trips. You may also find two geocaches - one on the trails and a virtual in the cave. Plus they sell glow in the dark t-shirts. Concerts are held in the cave - check the online schedule for times and coupons. The location is out of the way, but worth the trip. Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area is on the way to the cave. A wonderful natural area to visit for birding, education, and to see the Guadalupe River. Take the cave tour and a walk at KCNA for a nice day in the country.
Written January 23, 2012
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Planning to visit this along with my family tomtorow and I have a 7 month old baby.. is it advisable to take him into this cave ? Or is it best for all of us to skip it ?
Written October 30, 2020
If you can wear the baby in a harness or sling, it would be just fine. :) Definitely no stroller access though!
Written December 14, 2020
Are dogs allowed on the tour? I am unable to leave them where we are staying unattended but am really hoping to fit this in on our trip.
Written July 19, 2020
Due to the cave's sensitive ecosystem, the only animals allowed in the cave are service dogs. If you have a kennel, you could leave your furry friends in our office while you are on your tour.
Written July 20, 2020
Not really, I wore shoes, that were ok with wet and slippery stairs. I wear flip flops all the time but not there. You have about 124 stairs to climb down and back up so you need good shoes. It isn't a bad climb and well worth the effort to see it.
Written August 6, 2018
Is there a place to picnic in this area after touring the cave?
Written June 4, 2017
Owner
Boerne, Texas
Yes, we have picnic tables and lots of green space to enjoy a picnic after your tour.
Written February 25, 2019
Are the Tours and Scheduled performances 2 separate charges, are there packages for both in 1 day, and where can I find this info?
Written April 21, 2017
Thanks for the great question and the suggestion we add a note to maybe the bottom of each concert event.
Tours are separate from the shows. Between Labor Day and Memorial Day, the last tour of the day is usually at 4 PM with most concerts starting at 7 PM; between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the last tour of the day departs at 5 PM with most concerts starting at 7:30 PM. The tour cost is $20 for 13 and over; $10 for Youth 6-12; Children five and under are no charge when accompanied by an adult. (more information on our web page under the "Tours and Prices" tab. (Sorry, but Trip Advisor does not allow links in our answers.) Purchase your tour tickets at the visitor's center. The tour takes about an hour. If you want to take the last tour of the day, you may want to bring a picnic to enjoy after the tour and before the concert. Picnic tables are on the grounds.
A "Buy Now" button is on the concert page - again you need to access the web page and go to the concert of interest for details. It is less expensive to buy Advance tickets. If you prefer, you may call the cave at 830.537.4212 to purchase your concert tickets.
Written April 21, 2017
Thank you for your answer. What time is the best time to arrive to avoid line ups? How long will the wait be for the tour? If we have 11 people do we need to book ahead?
Written March 18, 2017
The first tour of the day departs at 9:15 AM; the next at 10:00 AM and then every 20 minutes until 5 PM. The longest wait is 20 minutes. We look forward to your visit.
Written March 18, 2017
It is the last weekend of Spring Break for many schools. It has been a busy week. However, additional staff and frequent tours allow guests to see the cave without long waits. Other activities - hiking trails, gift shop, mining sluice, hopping rocks, geode cutting - round out the country visit.
There are still a few tickets remaining for the Spring Solstice, Saturday night, March 18th.
Written March 18, 2017
How elderly friendly its the tour?
Written July 25, 2016
The only entrance/exit to the cave is 126 steps. There is no rush in or out on the steps. Handrails are available. Many seniors - even 90 plus - do the cave; many cannot due to health issues. The duck under mentioned above is no longer an issue. Courtesy of recent construction in the cave, only those over 6' 3" need to duck to enter the cave. A visit to the cave is a truly memorable experience.
Written July 25, 2016
Based on the definition of a theater, "a building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given . . . ", the straight answer is no.
However, there is a large room accommodating 200 people with about a forty foot dome ceiling, a stage, and seating area. The dome creates amazing acoustics. Nature yields amazing surroundings.
Performances range from folk music to Opera, from Broadway songs performed by amazing actors to classical renditions performed by amazing talents.
Attending an event in the Throne Room of Cave Without A Name is a most memorable experience!
Written April 22, 2017
day m
New Braunfels, Texas
I heard you have theater in this cave? Schedule of coming theater there?
Written May 21, 2015
Musicals, weddings, corporate events, etc. in the Throne Room are truly memorable experiences. Nature's views are beautiful; the acoustics are dynamic. Performers and attendees are amazed. During the spring of 2016, a raised performance stage became a great addition. In the process of building the stage, the "duck under" was removed as well.
Check our web-page for event schedules. Depending upon your viewing medium, find the events either on the left or by scrolling down the page. There is also a link to an event calendar. Join our mailing list (from the home page) and receive event announcements about four weeks before the event.
Written July 31, 2016
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