For those who wish to do something out of the ordinary this Christmas, you are invited to sing carols in an amphitheater-like setting in a cavern. Yes, a cavern.
Natural Bridge Caverns is the largest underground cavern in Texas. Located in the Texas Hill Country, the popular attraction hosts live music and holiday events in the “deepest venue in the state.”
With a variety of ticket packages to choose from, visitors can customize their festive experience to suit their preferences. Everyone can find something fun to do, whether it’s singing Christmas songs, enjoying live music, navigating through a 5,000-square-foot outdoor reindeer-themed maze, walking along a 1/3-mile trail of lights, warming up by a campfire, ice skating for kids, roasting s’mores, or meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus. Additionally, there is the breathtaking view of the 30-foot Christmas tree!
Dates for Christmas at the Caverns are December 2-3, 9-10, 15-23, and 26-30. Tickets are available online, with a portion of sales donated to the San Antonio and New Braunfels Food Bank.
Live musical performances take place in the Ballroom, one of two natural underground chambers discovered at Natural Bridge Caverns. This intimate venue has a capacity of only 200 ticketholders, making it a unique way to spend a romantic evening and a great holiday gift idea. Beverages, including alcoholic options, and food can be purchased on-site.
December’s Live Underground schedule is packed with a variety of performers, such as Zack Walther Band (December 21), Scotty Alexander (December 26), Case Hardin (December 27), Matt Castillo (December 28), Payton Howie (December 29), and Clay Hollis (December 30).
In 1960, a vast space was discovered beneath a 60-foot natural limestone bridge, and it was named the Natural Bridge Caverns. The cavern is believed to have been created by an underground “river” that dissolved the limestone over time, forming giant underground passages. These passages were layered on top of each other until they started collapsing. The final stage of the collapse resulted in what visitors see today, according to its website.
Natural Bridge Caverns, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is an important site for preserving cultural history, having yielded many artifacts, such as stone tools like knives and drill fragments, a prehistoric cooking hearth, and projectile points. Additionally, researchers discovered some faunal remains from species believed to have gone extinct around 12,000 years ago.
Whether you’re a family looking for a fun outing or a couple in search of a date that is out of the ordinary, this blend of geological wonders and natural beauty might be the perfect gift. To find out how you can experience the magic of the season at Christmas at the Caverns, look here.
