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Hours |
Tours depart every 15-30 min. Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 9am-9pm; early Sept to late May daily 10am-5pm |
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Location |
U.S. 24, Manitou Springs |
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Transportation |
Take I-25, exit 141, and go 6 miles west on U.S. 24 |
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Phone |
719/685-5444 |
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Web site |
www.caveofthewinds.com |
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Prices |
Discovery Tour $16 adults, $8 children 6-15, free for children under 6. Lantern Tours (3 times daily in summer and on weekends; other times by reservation) $20 adults, $12 children 6-15, not recommended for children under 6 |
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Other |
Visitors with heart conditions, visual impairment, or other physical limitations are advised not to take Lantern Tour |
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Frommer's Review
Discovered by two boys on a church outing in the 1880s, this impressive underground cavern has offered public tours for well over a century. It provides a good opportunity to see the beauty of the underworld. The 45-minute Discovery Tour takes visitors along a well-lit 3/4-mile passageway through 20 subterranean chambers, complete with classic stalagmites, stalactites, crystal flowers, and limestone canopies. In the Adventure Room, modern lighting techniques return visitors to an era when spelunking was done by candle and lantern. The 1 1/2-hour Lantern Tour follows unpaved and unlighted passageways and corridors. This tour is rather strenuous, with some stooping required in areas with low ceilings; it might muddy your shoes, but not your clothes.
Kids especially like the outdoor laser shows (with stereophonic sound) presented nightly during the summer at 9pm ($10 adults, $5 children 6-15, free for children under 6).
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
