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Inner Space Cavern
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Scenic Landmark
Hiking
Archaeological Tour
Inner Space Cavern Description
There are caves...and then there are Texas caves. Like everything else in the Lone Star state, this one is big, mostly owing to the Balcones fault that runs under much of the area. Kids will be awed by Inner Space's Cathedral Room that, at 70 yards long and 100 feet high, could only have been built by Mother Nature. Daring souls can opt for true spelunking, trips taking you into caves less traveled, sometimes on hands and knees. Be warned: there are no lights but your flashlight, and you're bound to get pretty dirty. Then again, that's part of the fun.
Kid Tips
Babies: You'll have to carry small children in a backpack or in your arms, as strollers are not allowed. Take one of the Adventure Tours only.
Toddlers & Pre-K: Opt for the standard tour as the darkness may be overwhelming.
Planning Notes
- Bring the whole family. Adventure Tours are standard walking tours, open to all ages.
- Adventure in darkness. Explorer's Tours are also walking tours, but with no trails and by flashlight. All ages welcome.
- Teens and older only. The Explorer's Tour is open to ages 13 and up only. Travelers must be in good health, willing and able to crawl through the 3.5-hour tour. Tour is by advance reservation only.
- Wear the right shoes. Sneakers or hiking shoes are recommended.
Just the Facts
Hours: Summer, daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Rest of the year, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fees: $10 - $20
Recommended Time: Half day
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