Inner Space Caverns Georgetown, TX: Everything You Need to Know

Last modified on April 1st, 2022 at 5:08 pm

Inner Space Caverns near Georgetown has intrigued adventurous souls for more than 50 years. For residents of Gardens at Verde Vista, this example of Austin nearby attractions is a mere 7 minute drive from home.

Hidden away for more than 10,000 years, Inner Space Cavern was discovered in the spring of 1963 by a Texas Highway Department core drilling team. The team was building a highway in the area, and testing for safety involved drilling test holes. While drilling one of these test holes, the bit suddenly dropped 26 feet, revealing one of the most well-preserved natural caverns in Texas.

The Inner Space Caverns map reveals just how large this underground cave actually is.  For those wondering how deep is Inner Space Caverns, the Texas Speleological Survey reports a depth of 69 feet.

Inner Space Caverns is open year-round and offers several tours, perfect for Georgetown summer family fun.

• Adventure Tour – This 75-minute guided tour covers just over a mile of these Texas natural caverns. You’ll explore several rooms and formations, including the Soda Straw Balcony, Temptation Stone, Inner Cathedral, Ice Cream Parlor, and Drapery Column. The tour also gives you a look at artwork on the Painted Wall, depicting the numerous animal bones that have been found in the cave. Forty-four different species of animal, eleven of which are now extinct, have been found in the caves, including Sabre-Toothed Cats and Mammoths. This tour is designed for beginners.
• Hidden Passages Tour– Guests on this guided 90-minute tour of Inner Space Caverns Georgetown TX are provided with a flashlight to explore delicate formations on a newly opened section of the cave on an undeveloped trail. Children must be at least 7 to participate in the Hidden Passages tour. Close-toed shoes are mandatory.
• Wild Cave Tour– The longest and most physically demanding of the tours available at Inner Space Cavern Georgetown, the Wild Cave Tour features off-trail caving through undeveloped sections of the cave.  The tour lasts approximately 3.5 – 4 hours. Knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet are provided. Children ages 13 through 17 must be accompanied by an adult, and participants under age 18 must have signed parental consent. The Wild Cave Tour is only available on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are required.

The caves are open for tours Monday – Saturday from 9AM – 6PM and Sunday 10AM – 6PM. 

Curious about Inner Space Cavern discount coupons? If someone in your party has a military ID, a discount of $2 will be applied to every ticket that you purchase. With AAA, the discount is $1.50 for adults and $0.95 for children. In order to receive the group rate, you must have an advance reservation for a group of 20 or more.

A tour of Inner Space Cavern is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer afternoon, since the temperature remains constant at a pleasant 72 degrees. This interesting, educational attraction is just one of many Austin nearby attractions within minutes of Gardens at Verde Vista. Schedule your private tour and choose your new luxury, low-maintenance garden home or villa home today!

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