Cave Without A Name — Attraction in Boerne

The cave itself is extraordinary. It's absolutely beautiful, very large, fascinating to see, and keeps on going as it opens up into more and more rooms. However, because this is privately owned and operated as a business, I am writing this review based on our experience and interaction with the establishment. We paid $60 for our tour tickets (two adults and two children over the age of 6) and the entire experience was sourly tainted by our single tour guide whom we spent a painful hour with by ourselves.

Mike (who looked to be about 60+ years old, grey-haired man) was our tour guide and the only person that we interacted with besides about a 4 minute interaction with the young woman who worked the cash register who sold us our tickets (she was cordial). Mike was the only employee with us as he led us from the gift shop, through the cave, and back into the gift shop and then ran the register when we bought souvenirs.

The entire hour and a half that we were around him, he was condescending, degrading, rude and pompous to both my Dad and I throughout the whole tour from the very start at the top of the stairs. However, he made it especially evident that he did not care for children. Mine were 8, 6, and 4 years old and mildly mannered who did not reach out to touch any of the walls, didn't run, didn't yell or scream,but were quickly scolded and corrected by Mike for any misstep they made or appeared to almost make. My 4 year old reach down to touch the gravel (which is not natural to the cave but has been brought in by the workers) beneath her shoes and Mike immediately told her not to touch it. If my kids walked too close to the cement barriers along the walkway (again, not natural to the cave but man-made), he quickly corrected them and scolded them for their proximity.

It was nearly an unbearable experience as my Dad and I cautiously held the hands of all three kids to help keep them far away from anything that may "offend" or set-off Mike. Anytime my Dad or I asked a question, he would either recite some memorized information or offer a condescending response. For example, at the opening of the cave I asked if the first explorers would rappel down from the top to drop down (via rope, versus climbing down the sides by hand) and his answer was, "Rappelling gear wasn't invented in 1938" followed with a snicker. It became evident that asking questions wasn't actually welcomed by him, nor did we desire to after our first few questions were responded to with arrogance and rudeness. It honestly made the tour painfully long and my Dad and I both eager for it to end.

When we made it back to the top ground at the end of the tour, we were relieved and then quickly disappointed again when he followed us into the gift shop to change shifts with his coworker. While inside, his rude comments and corrections of my kids continued and all I wanted was to leave. While helping my eldest pick out a souvenir, my younger two placed theirs on the counter and took a step back to patiently wait for their sister to pick out hers and Mike told them, "Don't just stand there and stare at me." It was kind of unbelievable that a grown man would talk like that to children.

In general, the experience could have been SIGNIFICANTLY more enjoyable, fascinating, educational, and appreciated by both adults and excited children without such a rude, arrogant, belittling man who clearly does not like kids. I left feeling sad about the whole experience, sorry for Mike's co-workers who have to be around him every day, and irritated that one person's attitude and treatment of paying customers could spoil such a neat, natural and educational place.

If you have young children in your group, request a tour guide...

The Cave with No Name is an extraordinary natural wonder that is not to be missed in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It is a true hidden gem pun intended) that offers visitors an unforgettable experience.

The cave is beautifully decorated with stunning formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstones that are millions of years old.

Erin, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and entertaining when explaining the cave's history and geology. Despite the outside temperature in the 40s, he wore shorts and t-shirt. That's because the temperature in the cave is always around 68 °

One of the highlights of the tour is the "Throne Room," a large chamber filled with impressive formations that give the appearance of a royal court. The lighting in the cave is also expertly designed, adding to the awe-inspiring atmosphere.

The other highlights of course was the solstice musical festival held inside the cave. The jazz band that played adapted songs to the cave's acoustics and presence. The 20 minutes where all the lights were shut off and they continue to play was an amazing experience. It also incredible that they could do so in the dark.

I recommend going in the mid afternoon with a packed picnic. Go on the tour for about an hour. And enjoy a picnic and take a stroll around the property before returning at about 6:30 to line up for the concert. You should definitely make reservations and check the timings of the concerts, but it is well worth it.

Aside from the tour and concert itself, the facilities are excellent. There is a well-stocked gift shop and a picnic area with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, I highly recommend the Cave with No Name to anyone visiting the Texas Hill Country. It is a fantastic destination for families, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a unique and...

(The photo is my wife in the cave before she lost all reapect for me. See how happy she looks? That changed during this adventure.)

Was lucky enough to have a fantastic guide. Did not catch her name, but she was fantastic. The cave is not horribly challenging to get into, but for a guy who loves Whataburger, the climb out was a workout. You have other guys with thier wives skipping up the steps while I was in full body shutdown. I smiled though. These younger guys could slow down a little. I was with my wife and you could see the comparisons being made in her mind as she glimpse up at these guys and back at me while my legs were on fire and I was contemplating just living with the chicken nuggets in the cave. Not my best moment, but I blame the other guys. It's unnecessary. It's unnecessary to prove your physical domination over an old man with a hip limp. And to the lady carrying the small child up the stairs, dragging two more, while laughing and singing. . You're doing too much. I do have feelings. (I did offer to carry the child, but she could see that arrangement would never work. Barely made it out without a rope as it was.)

I do not digress, but to the cave, it was well worth the drive and effort. Really enjoyed the tour. A lot of interesting sights, smells and sounds. It's not enough to look at pictures. Get out there. See the place. Put in a reservation and go do it. Take your kids. Take your friends. You'll be glad you did. While there, if you see an old man in obvious pain climbing the steps, a kind word would be in order from the gals and a head nod from then guys will do. Be good to yourself. (To the lady celebrating her 75th birthday that couldn't pick her feet more than 4" off the ground but stopped to offer me help, you're a treasure. ...