The Cave of the Winds near Denver, Colorado is a unique experience and one that will allow the whole family to leave in awe.& The Cave of the Winds is located in the historic Manitou Springs and provides for an amazing view of geology as you may never have seen before. In fact, the cave is considered to be one of the United State's more important show caves. It has been in use, providing an amazing view like this to visitors for over 100 years.
It is named as it is due to an old legend which what told by Jicarilla Paches that migrated through the area well back into 1000 AD. These stories tell that a Great Spirit of the Wind resided in a cave in this particular area. Yet, the cave itself was not what it is today. In the late 1800's two brothers named George and John Pickett found these caves and helped to develop it into something magical.
Visitors can venture into the caves on foot, by horse and carriage (as they used to do) or by car and RV as they do today. The tour takes place on a 54 degree cavern. The tour, called the Discovery Tour, takes you inside the location and takes about an hour and a half to complete. You will be able to see about a mile of stalactites, flow stones, and stalagmites, just to name a few of the items found here.
Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras as well as a warm outfit as temperatures will dip to about 54 degrees in the cave. You will want good walking shoes and be comfortable!
