Cave of the Winds in Manitou Springs, CO

The entrance of the caves tour.

​Ever since I was young, I've enjoyed visiting caves. For me, it was only natural that when we went to Colorado Springs, visiting the Cave of the Winds Mountain Park made it onto our agenda. The caves sit against a gorge, providing a beautiful view of the Colorado Springs terrain and Pike’s Peak, by just standing in the parking lot. Today, I'm sharing four tips to consider when visiting the Cave of the Winds. 

The view from the Cave of the Winds parking lot.

​1. What do you do at Cave of the Winds?

​There are several tour options as well as activities such as panning and zip-lining. 

2. How much does it cost to do the Cave of the Winds?

​When we went, it was just over $20 each for the discovery tour. For the price, it made for a good one-time thing to say we did and get my cave fix.​ The tour guide was well versed in the history of the cave and kept us entertained.

The original entrance to the caves.

​3. How should I dress for the Cave of the Winds?

​I would wear good walking shoes and bring a light jacket. It gets cold in the caves. 

4. How long is the Cave of Winds tour?

​The discovery tour we did was about an hour. There are other options for longer lengths of time. 

​From my above tips, I'm sure you've gathered that the Cave of the Winds is not an all-day event, we paired it with seeing the garden of the gods and a short road trip to the royal gorge.

Be sure to share your favorite part of the caves below in the comments.

Until next time,
XO Katherine

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