Cave of the Winds in Manitou Springs was discovered back in the 1880's by two brothers, George and John Pickett, who were out with a group from their church.
If you have never explored a cave, don't miss this one. It is a beautiful underground chamber of beauty, with stalactites, stalagmites, canopies made of limestone, and crystal formations.
Wear jeans, good sneakers, and a light jacket as you might get cool. The temperature stays at 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure your children have jackets.
Take a camera as you will definitely want to have photos of this cave to enjoy after your vacation. Your whole family will be amazed at the beauty that God created underground. The formations are just gorgeous.
This cave, just like many others, is home to a lot of bats, but don't worry. They do not attack you. If this is your first cave exploration, the strange smell you experience as you enter the cave is bat guano, aka bat poop. Yuck, but it is there in almost every cave I have ever been in.
Admission is $14 for adults and $7 for children ages 6 to 11. They are open everyday of the year, except for Christmas. Hours vary.
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