Cave Of The Winds In Manitou Springs, CO – Trip Advice [GUIDE]

Featured Trip Destination: Cave Of The Winds

Looking for something unique and fun that gets you out of town, but not too far out of town? And looking for something you could bring to kids too as well? Cave of The Winds might be the answer. It is one of the premier 'show caves' in the country and is only a 2-2 1/2 hour drive from Fort Collins. You could easily make it a day trip, or put yourself up for the night and enjoy other things in the Colorado Spring area.

Cave of The Winds offers two different Cave tours, the Discovery Tour or the Lantern Tour:

The Discovery Tour is an educational, 45-minute walking tour ideal for beginning cavers and families. Some of what you'll see; Majestic Hall, the Bridal Chamber, the Temple of Silence, Fat Man’s Misery, the Giant’s Bleeding Heart, and you'll experience total cave darkness. (Which is both eerie and amazing, I can't even describe it.)

The Lantern Tour is a 1.5-hour trek through rugged caverns and is ideal for more adventurous visitors. (This one is not just a walk in the park) Athletic shoes are recommended and kids under 5 are not allowed.  On this one you travel deep into the Manitou Grand Caverns, exploring with nothing but the light created by  hand-held lanterns.

About the Park

Discovered in 1881, Cave of the Winds has been a must-see Colorado Springs attraction for travelers for more than a century. We’re one of the premiere show caves in the United States – and, at 7,000 feet, we’re also one of the highest!

 

Other Attractions Available (Some incur an additional cost):

• The BAT-A-PULT - 200-foot round-trip aerial attraction, similar to a zip line.
• Wind Walker Challenge Course - Thrill seekers can navigate a maze of steel beams, ropes and ladders over a 600 foot drop into Williams Canyon.
• Time Freak - A life-sized arcade game.
• Williams Canyon Overlook - Spectacular views of the Pikes Peak region from the edge of Williams Canyon.
• Subterranean Play Land - A safe and fun way for kids to climb, crawl and learn.
• Claim Jumper Gemstone Panning - Have some fun panning for gemstones with the kids.

Where to Find Discounts & Coupons

The Cave Of The Winds website has an entire page dedicated to discounts, everything from Colorado Resitdent deals, to early 'bat' deals, to discounts for military personel.

You can buy your tickets in advance and online here, directly from Cave Of The Winds.

And here are a few tips for first time visitors to Cave of The Winds.

I visited back when I was just two years old, and my wife and I just went again a couple summers ago. Very cool place.