One of Glenwood Springs' oldest tourist attractions, Glenwood Caverns and Fairy Caves are located deep in the heart of Iron Mountain, overlooking the picturesque town of Glenwood. The caverns and Fairy Caves allow visitors to explore the fascinating underground geology and history, on tours led by experienced adventure guides.
You can delve your way into the caves on a choice between three guided tours: the Walking Cave tour which lasts for about 70 minutes, the Adventure tour which is for a duration of about 90 minutes and the Wild Tour which is about three hours long. Reservations are required to be made in advance for both the Adventure tour and the Wild tour, while tickets for the Walking cave tour are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is open all year round, allowing you to experience a unique mountain-top escapade. Here, you can indulge the child in you with the unique bungee trampoline or the one-of-a-kind swing shot which propels you over the canyon at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. If the adrenaline rush isn't exactly what you're after, you can treat yourself to a spot of horseback riding, bond with the kid-friendly animals at the petting zoo or even hop onto the Caverns' Express for a ride around Iron Mountain.
Often touted as the eight wonder of the world, the caves are accessible via the Iron Mountain Tramway, which is a seven minute gondola ride from the Iron Mountain station located at Glenwood Springs, Colorado. At The Lookout Grille or the Iron Mountain Saloon, you can treat yourself to a quick sandwich and a refreshing beer as you catch your breath between rides or fuel up for your Cave tour.
You can check for rates and availability of certain seasonal attractions and even look for accommodation on the website. You can also find yourself handy bits of advice and even request a brochure online. No matter what you're looking for, a thrilling adventure or a rejuvenating holiday, you're sure to find it all in the breathtaking beauty of Glenwood Caverns.
Glenwood Caverns & Historic Fairy Caves
508 Pine Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-3032
United States
