This cave system is breathtaking. To hear the details of how long each formation took to form, to seeing fossils of creatures that once existed there.... Really puts things into perspective! I've been to this cave 3 times in my life and I learn something new every time! P.s. if they ever do the Ice Age Tour with (the fantastic!!) Dr John Moretti, don't think.. just purchase your tickets and be prepared to learn from a very passionate human. 11/10! read more

If you like science and learning about the natural world, I feel like visiting this cave teaches you so much more about how they are created than a documentary or graphic would, simply because physically being there and witnessing each fracture, vein, and formation is so enlightening. Standing there and experiencing "cave rain," taught me a lot about the environment and understanding how our actions above affect our drinking water down below. We just booked the basic cave tour, but apparently there were a couple of other routes we could have tried which explored the cave more in depth. Overall, I had a lovely time and would recommend this to anyone--but I do believe that people with an affinity for science and the natural world would enjoy this experience much more. The only thing I must warn you of is that the cave is very high in humidity, which can be uncomfortable. read more

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My team and I went on an excursion with this one while on a business trip. We had a blast learning about the geology and history of this cavern. Our tour guide was very helpful and interactive. I would recommend this visit for anyone in the area and on their journey to and from Texas. read more

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Easily accessible from 35, this is an adventure suitable for the young and old. There are different levels of experience, you can be challenged or just explore. Open since the 60s, this is a spectacular peek into the underbelly of nature. Our guide shared a lot of science and kept us safe and amused. Highly recommend. I would give this five stars but the exit phase was swift and our guide never looked back to see if any of us were struggling. read more

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Stopped by on the way back to Austin and didn't know there are caves in Taxas. Curiosity got us here (since we got kid). Quite unique and interesting tour and the things we learned from it. The tour guide is very accommodated, knowledgeable and nice. The cave urself is quite fun to walk through it. And nicely down with the lighting, it added a unique & curiosity and mystique to it. The kid loved it plus it's cooler down there than outside and great break from it and the driving for sure. read more

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Our tour guide Jackson was amazing!! The caverns were beautiful and we learned so much. I'd highly recommend trying this place out. read more

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This was more interesting and fascinating than I thought. I enjoyed my tour with Myles. The parking lot is very large. Plenty of parking. The tour to the cave is about a mile round trip. I don't think you can take kids strollers on the tour. And you should be in capable condition to walk the distance. The walk back is more upward, some areas are steep. It is humid as you get down, which I thought it would be cool underground. I had curly hair going in, came out with straight frizzy hair. The tour guide stops along the way and talks about the rocks, the forms, and some extra surprises along the way. The guide will also take a photo of you and your group, and you can purchase the picture at the end when you go back to the gift shop. Myles was a great tour guide. He explained everything so well. Answered questions we had. Friendly and knowledgeable. Was a very nice hour or so tour. Well worth the time and drive there. Happy I did something new and a little adventurous. read more

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Thing Two's scout troop came here a few weeks ago to get a tour of the caverns and to earn a merit badge specifically for the Geology merit badge which can be fully earned in one day. The scouting tour starts when the cavern opens to not only allow scouts to explore the caverns for the geological aspects but also to fully cover all the requirements of the merit badge. When the merit badge is complete, the group breaks for lunch. It should be noted that full lunches are not served here but snacks are available for purchase. After lunch the scouts are afforded the opportunity to explore outside and collect rocks from the cavern. Aside from the education that the scouts get when here, that it's a wonderful place to cool off and learn something in the hot summer months as the temperature inside the caverns are 72°F (22°C) year-round. #getoutandexploretexas read more

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Although not one of the larger caves in the US, the tour isn't bad for those who are interested in caves or have a couple hours to kill. It's an easy walk and you cover about a mile in an 'out-n-back' or should I say and down and up tour. There are some interesting aspects to the cave, including how it was discovered and the plethora of dinosaur and other animal fossils that have been recovered. About 3/4 way through the cave several actual bones are displayed. Our guide was Mindy. She has been there for 4 years and was very knowledgeable about the cave. For those with more time or who are adventurous, there is a 'flashlight' tour held a few times during the day as well as a 'wild caving' tour. The latter is serious caving and only on the weekends and lasts approximately 4 hours. read more

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Who doesn't like caves and who knew they were so close to Austin! As someone who loves the Carlsbad Caverns these are a great experience on a smaller scale. All around an excellent time. read more

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We took the adventure tour today to do something special on Valentine's Day. It was so very busy! Our tour guide was Tom and he was so informative and fun and kind. He had sweet little stories for all the children. He was very knowledgeable. I learned that he has been going to that cave his entire life, he even took his dates there and he's probably a grandpa now. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Our group was probably 25 people. They had a group descending every 20 minutes. It was quite interesting. The cave actually goes underneath the 35 freeway! We paused and listened and it sounded like lightning as the cars passed over the top. There's an old ladder inside where explorers used to climb down into the cave. That same ladder is on the side of the freeway just like a half mile down inside of a black shed. Nobody knows what's there without taking this tour. They have a beautiful gift shop with lots of wonderful things to buy. They take a photo of each party along the tour and to buy that photo is only $13! They have three different tours to choose from. The adventure tour was one hour. Then they have a 90 minute tour and a 3 1/2 hour tour. The one hour tour that we took was 1 mile long. The terrain is up and down and sometimes slippery so wear your good walking shoes with tread. When you get down to the very bottom, it's pretty warm so don't overdress. Layer with a hoodie that you can tie around your waist. This is not a place for anyone who can't walk a mile on varied terrain--No wheelchairs no strollers, nothing like that. I look forward to going back and taking the longer tour. Every employee that I spoke to was so very kind and helpful. I really like this place. I highly recommend you visit! read more

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Inner Space Cavern is a cool place to visit! We chose the base price/tour option. The whole tour took about 50 minutes to complete. Our tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable. She had some cool facts and tried to be engaging with the large group of about 25 of us. Cons: Felt like the tickets were pretty pricey for the base ticket option (around $24 dollars per adult). The gift shop had a lot of Knick knacks and things geared towards mostly children. Everything seemed to be pretty pricey. read more

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Our guide was amazing. But the reception area was a bit chaotic. The tour itself was about 30-45 minutes long, but keep in mind that it's 15 min in and out (the same way you came in). If you've never seen a cavern, it's definitely worth a try. If you've been to other places like Carlsbad Cavern, we think you can skip it because admission was a bit pricey for what you get to experience. It's definitely a one-time thing. read more

We had a blast at the inner space cavern on the adventure tour. The tour guide was a retired high school teacher and tons of fun. They offer two other tours the hidden passages tour which is a little more challenging and the rooms are not light, so you are given a flashlight for the tour and then there the wild cave tour that's 3-4 hours long and very difficult, so much that your instructed to wear old clothes and theres a wash station where you can clean up before you leave because there's lots of crawling and climbing and you get very dirty. They say the wild cave tour is not for everyone. The tour was about an hour and 15 minutes long. It was lots of fun and I would love to go back and try the hidden passages tour! read more

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Inner Space Cavern was so cool! This cave system was discovered in 1963 when they were building Interstate 75. We did the "easiest" Adventure tour ($24.95 each) which is suitable for anyone over 3 years old, but they have more challenging options available as well. Our tour guide Jordan was phenomenal! Highly recommend this gem! read more

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Tristan was fantastic! He was extremely well knowledgeable on his facts and hilarious. Overall great experience! read more

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Very cool tour and experience. I wish the gift shop had more rocks/fossils but that is nitpicking. The tour guide was spectacular and we all enjoyed ourselves. read more

5 of 5 of the Texas Cave Tour and we finished close to home...Tour guide was fantastic...funny and kept the energy up. Although the tour was just over and hour it felt a bit rushed...lots to see thru the narrow passages, but hard to stop and look..take photos...Cave has a lot of history and some great stories as well....after this cave you realize there is a lot out there to see..dont sleep on it. read more

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Rachel was lovely she made the experience. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, had no issues talking with them what so ever. Any questions I had about booking, merchandise, and intrusions were handled with the upmost professionalism and patience. The tour itself was lovely, and we again, had Rachel, who absolutely loved her job, or was good at pretending she did hahaha, I only jest! Who the heck says I only jest anymore??? Huh???? Anyway, the cave itself is beautiful, we went on the most basic tour and I and my friend learned the most interesting things about the formations, history and creativity put into the cave. If you are a geology, paleontology, or just nature loving nerd I highly recommend! Don't forget water! After the cave there was still fun to be had, the sifting through dirt for the fossils bucket and gem bucket was incredibly fun. Though it felt childish to do, when I saw those fossils it felt worth it! My friend got many beautiful gems and I myself got some nifty bone rocks. The souvenirs are nice, the experience is lovely, and I definitely would love to come back again for one of the adventure tours! read more

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We stopped by this place on our way home from Austin and I thought our kids would like this place. We all had a great time. We did the basic tour, our tour guide was really great with a funny sense of humor. The tour was a nice easy walk and there was just so much beauty to see in the cave. Our kids loved it. Definitely worth the money, and they have a cute gift shop with a photo op spot. For an additional price we did the sabor tooth ride and the gemstone mining. The mining was worth it and the kids enjoyed it, and the ride was actually really fun, but a little pricey. All in all this was a really great family place to learn and have fun. read more

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This cave is very impressive! we did their normal walking tour and got to see a lot of the huge cavern. The tour guide was knowledgeable and shared a lot of good information. The cave does have some bats, we got to see one of them! I would love to go back and do the longer tour next time. The gift shop is very pricey I didn't realise the t-shirt was $30 until after I had checked out! They have a small cafe serving food and beverages, no food or drinks are allowed in the cave though so order your food afterwards! They charge a fee for using a credit card, bring cash to avoid it! read more

Amazing experience . Knowledgeable tour guides. Incredible experience Must visit . read more

This place was awesome! We did the Adventure Tour and I was very impressed with our tour guides knowledge level as she seemed really young. Each room was cooler than the next and it was also really nice to get out of the Texas heat so I definitely recommend as a family activity. There is a good amount of walking though so larger people should be advised. The ticket prices are reasonable for how long the tour is. Very cool family friendly thing to go to do. read more

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Enjoyed the cave tour! Dwayne was a great tour guide!! He had interesting stories and kept the group entertained! The caves are interesting! Fun to stop in and visit while in the area. Especially if you've never been to a cave. read more

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We took the intermediate tour, and it was very well worth the price. Our guide, Dwayne, was a wonderful person and very interesting to listen to. He knows so much about the cavern, and just has so experience in general! Awesome experience. It was also my first time going into a cave, and they made it very enjoyable. If you do the intermediate tour or harder please be wearing proper footwear! It's a little wet! read more

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I thought it was great, just about the right amount of time and distance of walking. After a while it gets a little hot in there. Fun photo opportunity's for kids read more

My wife and I are addicted to going into natural caves and enjoying the gorgeous splinter of them and how they're made and created and each corner is a magical moment. We discovered this along our drive around the Austin Texas area that when we got out of the country a little bit we saw the sign and couldn't resist. It's quite an operation that they have going on there and there's all sorts of things for everyone to do on all sorts of levels in a great gift shop and food. But the caverns is why we were there. We got our tickets and they did offer a military discount, which was awesome. Everyone was very nice and polite and made sure that we got on the next tour going out and we found out our tour leader's name was Miranda. We met Miranda and she was a dynamo full of energy and information and ready to go down with the same energy for every single tour that she led. She's an asset to a business like this. We followed the tour down down down into the cave and from the top of the bottom they say it's about a mile so you have to figure it's about a mile back and it is uphill. I'm slightly handicapped so I kept this in mind but I did fine. They make sure that there's plenty of railings to hold onto it's graded and so you're not dealing with lots of steps and it made it very Comfortable for me to navigate the caverns which were immaculate and beautiful. The thing I loved about this one the most is they're very safety, conscious and caring for the caverns to make sure that they remain live caverns. The tides and stall leg tights and everything is still growing on the inside because people are not allowed to smoke vape bring food in or touch anything. And we're fine with that. As it should be. Miranda gave us all the facts and figures and information about what we were looking at and how they were created and we really really got our moneys worth. She was a lot of fun and she had great energy and it worked out wonderfully for us on this tour. We would do it again in a minute. Thank you, Miranda for making this a very memorable trip. I recommend everybody, and we had everything from children that were small right up to senior citizens so this cave is for everyone. And talk about gorgeous OMG. read more

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I was skeptical about this experience at first but ended up really enjoying our tour! If you're looking for a different type of activity around town, Inner Space Cavern offers a unique experience. We lucked out and our tour group was very small and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer our questions. Very interesting to learn about the history of the caverns and learn about the formations. read more

Great adventure with the family. We all enjoyed it. Be prepared to walk w proper shoes read more

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As a teacher of 12 years, this was the best field trip I have ever taken students on! The activities available for students outside of the cave were engaging. The cave itself wowed everyone! Our tour guide, Jackson, did phenomenal at guiding our students through the cave and was very knowledgeable and patient. When asked what the favorite part of the field trip was, most students raved about the cave tour. I will definitely be bringing my own children for a visit soon! read more

This is a five-star experience, as long as you know what to expect. Location. Getting there is pretty easy, with off-ramps leading straight to the park. Parking wasn't easy to find, but it was thankfully free. (California would tack on another $20 for parking). And, if you're a tourist, Georgetown is a nice 4-5 hour day trip. Start you day here, check out the main square downtown, grab lunch, and check out the "Blue Hole" in Blue Hole Park. Tours. Though they offer more "deluxe" tours, you'll likely want the basic Adventure Tour. "Adventure" is a stretch, but they wouldn't sell many tickets it was called the "Slip on a Puddle Headbump" Tour. Times. No reservations. You just show up and ask for the next tour. We showed up at 1:10 and could buy tickets for the 1:40, so you only have to wait around 30 minutes. Note: Ask when Rachel is working a tour next- she's worth the wait (see Guides). Price. It's worth $20, so $24 with free parking wasn't too horrible. Looking at the reviews it seems to go up $2 a year. Waiting. There's a snack bar with some under used tables in the back, or you can spend some time in the tight gift shop, which offers some fun stuff. I can't imagine any kid not wanting the plastic helmet with a flashlight. Side note: I guess I am getting older. When I look at the personalized junk for my name, I realize I am a relic: No Glens among the Gavins, Gales, Graysons, Gabriels, and Guadalupes. The CAVERNS. Don't expect something as grand as the big daddies, like Karchner Caverns, which made my adult sister cry (I always remind her). Nothing too amazing, but it's like a mixture of underground Cars Land, and there are some cool formations (i.e. soda straws, columns, etc). If you can't distinguish stalagMites from stagalTites, remember the T in stagalTites stands for THE, like THE floor, like they might reach THE floor, or they start from THE floor, or is it THE ground. Never mind. Anyway, perhaps you will see the old dig sites w/ mammoth bone, the sinkholes, the discovery hole, the old ladder, the one and only rock you're allowed to touch, etc. At one point, our guide turned off all the lights, which was fun. It's also the best time to touch all the rocks. Safety. You do have to watch your step. Rubber-soled, comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting wet and possibly dirty are a must. Non-hobbits may have to duck around a few corners. Side note: It's actually the safest place if there was a tornado or earthquake. (Flood, notsomuch). However, being underground with a group of 20, with the warm wetness in the air and some unventilated cramped spaces, it sometimes felt like we were sharing one lung. I am *NOT* accusing Inner Space, but I came home from my trip with Covid, so I think overly concerned people should wear a mask. The Guides. We got Rachel, a tiny and loud Judy Greerish theater major with the personality of a Cheri Oteri character. She "Jungle Cruised" the shit out of the tour, giving 100%, as though Lorne Michaels and Robert A. Holt himself of the National Cave Association were part of our group. I'd say some of the other guides were like cave kisses (drips), but Yelp would yell at me, so I won't say anything mean. Truthfully, I recommend waiting for her next tour because I think she made the tour a total different experience with her energy, positive attitude, projection, information, presentation, and sense of humor. But if I had heard one more rock pun, I would have risked my life climbing the rusty old ladder up 60 foot to the I-35. read more

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If you know me, you'll know that I am a huge sucker for geology, rocks, and even a rockhound. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon, instead of being cooped up inside the house watching television, my then-boyfriend and I decided to spend a day at the cavern. He had never been to a cavern in his 31-year existence on planet Earth and I was excited to see more geological formations (as I can never get enough of it). When we arrived, the parking was packed, but I still managed to find a spot. As we walked inside, the place was crowded with families. The tickets were reasonable and we joined a party of 10 individuals on a guided tour. We all walked down a steep decline into the cavern, it was slippery, wet, and a bit cold. I was surprised that some people still managed to wear flip-flops down through there. I just wore some non-slip shoes with grip support. The caverns itself were beautiful. It wasn't any spectacular that I hadn't seen before, but I saw the stalagmites and stalactites that have been around since 1963 (when it was discovered). In parts where lighting was shown, it displayed the large geological formations and when the lights were off, the area appeared more creepy. Just imagine being in that cave in pitch darkness. Hahaha, a new fear unlocked. Our tour guide was okay, but gave off a nonchalant vibe he did not explain everything thoroughly, but trust that you heard it from the next tour guide who was slowly walking up behind the stragglers. It was like having two tours for the price of one. Inside the gift shop, you'll find nothing that is inside the caves, instead, you can expect to find fake lab-grown rocks to add to your collections. read more

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I'm so happy that we stopped to check out this cavern! When we went up to the counter at 12:28pm the guy told us that there is a tour in 2 minutes so we hurried and paid and within a few minutes we were on our way to the tour! Perfect timing and take goodness he didn't make us wait for the next one, very nice that he let us go into the one that was starting in a few minutes. Our tour guide was amazing 10/10 I think his name was Glen but either way he was a good guide. It was hot down there not like a typical cavern we been in before but make sure not to layer so much. Great experience overall and happy that we came! read more

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Seriously out of this world, we had a fantastic time. Sarah was our tour guide for the hidden trails and truly super cool and made our experience unforgettable. I went with my husband and my 15 year old brother and he had a blast. read more

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First time inside a cave & I was amazed. It's about $25 per person for an hour. It's warm so don't come with jackets and humidity inside. Make sure to bring shoes that are good on wet and slippery floor. Although they have rails and mats it still can be slippery. I was amazed at not only the views but how knowledgeable our tour guide was. Great job Merlin! Yes, like the wizard. read more

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Very cool experience. Came to Austin, TX and had to come see the underground cave. It was $24.95 a person and the tour was an hour long. Our tour guide was funny. I will definitely come back. read more

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This cave is definitely a fun stop close to Austin. We ended up going to Inner Space Cavern, because we realized the museums we were going to visit in Austin would be hard to get to because UT had a home football game. The caves are located right off I-35, and building 35 was how they found these caves. It was a busy day, but we were able to get two tickets when we arrived. They have a gift shop that got pretty crowded to wait in, but it had lots to look at. They also had concessions though we didn't try any. We had a big group going into the cave, I think the group was a bit too big. Our tour guide did a good job squeezing us all in together so we could all hear the information, but since the group was so big it took a while to wait for everyone to get into each spot. They also had a few other tours going around us, so a few traffic jams occurred. The tour we picked last about an hour and 15 minutes. Going into the cave is mainly a downhill walk and the return is uphill, so keep that in mind before going. I forgot to bring my tennis shoes to Texas but I was able to tour in my Birkenstocks with no issues. The caves themselves are beautiful. They had some very beautiful rooms that we got to see. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. It is cool in the cave but very humid, so expect that you might sweat a bit. It is definitely a good stop near Austin. read more

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The cavern is nice. It's hard to enjoy with kids under 5 though. Our baby just learned to walk and was super frustrated because we had to carry her. Our three year old did not enjoy being there very long. read more

Nice tour walking around the cave, wear comfy walking shoes since it might be a bit slippery inside. you'll go downhill on the way in and uphill on the way back. Tour guide was nice and will talk about the different formations along the way. read more

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Definitely an experience anybody should go check out! So glad I was able to come check out the inner space cavern with my family this month. Our tour guide was great and very informative. Be prepared to do a lot of walking and wear comfortable shoes that you won't slip and fall in.. It does get humid inside there the deeper you get into the cave! One thing I wish could've been different, if we were able to get more time for photo ops with our family, I felt like sometimes it was a bit rushed and then we had to go and catch back up to the group.. taking solo photos of the cave wasn't the issue but getting someone to take a pic of your family can be unnerving . Also a plus, they have a great gift shop :) read more

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