130 YEARS. 1881-2011
What to Expect {on-site activities}
There’s more than just caves at Cave of the Winds!
You can add a wide variety of activities to your guided cave tour to create the ideal Colorado experience. Cave of the Winds is a great place for fun, family friendly activities!
Wind Walker Challenge Course
Our newest attraction, the Wind Walker Challenge Course, is located on the rim of a 600-foot drop into Williams Canyon! Thrill-seekers of all ages can navigate a challenging maze of steel beams, swinging ropes and ladders, wearing a specially designed harness. Safe & fun for the whole family!
Buy any cave tour ticket online and receive a coupon for $3.00 off the Wind Walker Challenge Course.
For the entire Family
Williams Canyon Overlook
Enjoy spectacular views of the Pikes Peak region from the edge of Williams Canyon, a 700-foot-deep gorge the drains into Manitou Springs. Outdoor enthusiasts can also hike the 3-mile Williams Canyon trail, but make sure to stop by the ticket window to sign a waiver before you embark.
Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Our visitor center is a great way to get acquainted with Cave of the Winds history and the geology of the Pikes Peak region. And don’t forget to stop by our gift shop to pick up a unique gift or cave souvenir to remember your adventure!
For Kids
Claim Jumper
Gemstone Panning
Enjoy panning for gemstones with your kids in our authentic sluice – just like the miners did during the gold rush!
Subterranean Play Land
Our Subterranean Play Land is a safe and fun way for kids to climb, crawl, and learn about cave creatures!
Highlights:
- An Explorer’s Maze where children hunt down bat facts
– A Caver’s Crawl Challenge that simulates real caving
– A Crystal Find where kids become geologists and dig for crystals – and they can take home what they find!
Birthday Parties!
Come underground and celebrate your next birthday with us. THREE unique Bat-tastic party packages for kids of any age! Learn more about our birthday parties.
Protecting the Future
Cave of the Winds
proudly supports the Williams Canyon Project
Read our environmental mission statement
