When is Whirlpool Cave Preserve open?
Mon Open 24 hours; Tue–Thu 3 AM–12 AM; Fri–Sat 3 AM–1 AM; Sun 3 AM–12 AM.
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Whirlpool Cave Preserve
- 4.346 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till midnight
A quiet limestone preserve featuring a shallow cavern, winding trails and limestone outcrops. Expect forested paths, wildlife sightings and a small picnic area — ideal for nature walks and casual exploration.
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Whirlpool Cave Preserve in short
When is the best time to visit Whirlpool Cave Preserve?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Whirlpool Cave Preserve indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Whirlpool Cave Preserve?
Austin, TX 78749.
Right now · 3:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till midnight
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
85°
Partly cloudy
- Feels
- 89°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 4pm
84° - 5pm83°
- 6pm80°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till midnight- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- 3 AM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 3 AM–12 AM
- thursday
- 3 AM–12 AM
- friday
- 3 AM–1 AM
- saturday
- 3 AM–1 AM
- sundayToday
- 3 AM–12 AM
Where and how
- 1 Whirlpool Cave Preserve
- 2 Cypress Grill · 19 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 46 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic areas
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
Around Forum
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time