15 Texas caves worth a road trip from San Antonio

Texas isn't just beautiful on the surface, it's gorgeous underground too. The Lone Star State boasts numerous geological wonders, including an abundance…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., (210) 651-6101, naturalbridgecaverns.com
Right in San Antonio’s backyard is the largest known commercial caverns in the state of Texas. In 1960, students from St. Mary’s University were granted permission to explore the area and were convinced that underground passages would be found underneath a 60 foot limestone slab bridge. Sure enough, one of the students felt a draft from a rubble-filled crawlway — meaning there were additional passages. Today, you can explore the caverns through different tours.
Photo courtesy of Natural Bridge Caverns
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The 20 Best Texas Road Trips You Need to Take Before You Die

Obviously there's plenty to see across the great state of Texas. No matter what direction you go in, you're bound to find…

By San Antonio Current Staff

El Cosmico
802 S Highland Ave, Marfa, (432) 729-1950, elcosmico.com
This bohemian-inspired lodging spot in the middle of the desert offers the ultimate road trip experience. While the drive out to Marfa is pretty uneventful, the chance to unwind under the stars in a trailer, yurt, teepee, or safari tent is one to make sure happens sometime this year. Plan ahead so you can snag a spot for the Trans-Pecos Festival in the fall.
Photo via Instagram / rowdydugan
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