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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park — Manitou Springs, Colorado
Photo: James St. John, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Helictite formations inside Cave of the Winds, Manitou Springs — the cave's best-known speleothem type. No Commons photo of the park entrance or visitor building exists.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park in Manitou Springs: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Discovery Tour $30 adult · $19 child 4-12 · 3 & under free.
Address100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
HoursOpen daily 10am-5pm, year-round; above-ground rides are seasonal
PricesDiscovery Tour $30 adult · $19 child 4-12 · 3 & under free
Price notesEach tour and ride is priced separately - the Lantern Tour is $33/person and the Expedition Tour $99/person.
Age notesThe all-ages Discovery Cave Tour covers a half-mile of cave walkways; the Haunted Lantern Tour is ages 8+ and the Expedition Tour 13+
BookingBook ahead online - tours and rides fill up fast on busy days (official site).
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
AccessibilityThe Discovery Tour involves 196 stairs and a half-mile of walkways; no wheelchair or stroller access is stated for cave tours on the official site.
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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
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