Make Time for Underground (and Above Ground) Adventure! There are few places in the world where you can walk underground through the splendor of a million years and then turn around to soar across the sky. Fortunately, the best place for both adventures is right here in San Antonio at Natural Bridge Caverns.
Consistently rated on Trip Advisor as one of the top five attractions in San Antonio, Natural Bridge Caverns is the largest cavern in Texas and, in our opinion, one of the most spectacular show caves in the country. Family owned and operated since its discovery in 1960, you have access to daily guided tours and wild cave tours (complete with spelunking gear with advanced registration required) through ancient formations that are still growing to this day. The recent addition in 2019 of the million-dollar state-of-the-art lighting in the Discovery Passages section of the cavern means even the most dramatic and delicate formations are visible like never before. While there is no question that the cave is the star of the show, there is much more fun to be had at Natural Bridge Caverns. As the premier natural adventure park in the area, there is fun at every turn—both below ground and above. Natural Bridge Caverns is home to the country’s largest combined ropes and zip rail course, Twisted Trails, located in the heart of the
park’s Discovery Village. Complete with threestory-tall climbing structures, exciting zip rails that cut across the Texas sky and challenges perfect for both little and big thrill seekers alike, it is the perfect way to add some adventure to your visit. Discovery Village at the center of the park at Natural Bridge Caverns is also home to Texas’ largest sluice, the Mining Company, built to pan for treasure. One of the most popular activities at the Caverns, you can purchase a bag of mining rough (basically bags mixed with gems, fossils, arrowheads and sand) and sift through it to discover the treasure within. Best of all, you can keep everything you find! Since Natural Bridge Caverns is located on a working cattle ranch, it makes sense that every now and then you will need to keep an eye out for a calf. That is exactly what you will do at the AMAZen’ Ranch Roundup, a 5,000-squarefoot outdoor maze. Filled with twists and turns
and checkpoints that spell out C-A-L-F, guests challenge each other to get through the maze as fast as possible. After this much fun, it is a great idea to settle down for a meal (or maybe just homemade fudge) at Big Daddy’s Sweets, Treats and Brew. Or if shopping is more your thing, stop by the Trading Post for a look at the incredible collection of gems, jewelry and more. Discovery Village is also filled with picnic tables, family games like corn hole and giant Jenga, and on many weekends, live musical entertainment.
Plan on spending hours in the beautiful Texas Hill Country seeing this National Natural Landmark and adding to your San Antonio adventure. Save money by buying tickets in advance and learn more on the park website at www.NaturalBridgeCaverns.com.
