Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park features Colorado’s largest show cave. It’s been ranked by USA Today as “One of the Top 10 Places to Go Underground!”. Tours are offered year-round, as well as a variety of activities like an alpine coaster and a giant swing.
The cave stays around 52°F year round so bring a light jacket. If going on the Wild Tour, bring old clothes and a change of clothes. The elevation is around 7100′.
Cave Tours
There are a couple of tours to choose from.
i. Walking Cave Tour
This walking tour departs throughout the day and runs for about 40 minutes. It’s appropriate for most people and is a great way to explore the caverns in a fairly easy manner (no crawling and large wide-open rooms).
ii. Wild Tour
This 2-hour guided tour will have you crawling on hands and knees in deep, dark caverns. This tour is perfect for thrill-seekers. The smallest section is roughly 18 inches square. Bring old clothes if going to this one.
- Backpacks and strollers are not allowed in the cave.
- Food and liquids of any sort are not allowed in the caves.
- An adult must accompany children under 12 on the Walking Tour.
- Ages 10-17 may participate in the Wild Tour if accompanied by an adult.
Park Activities
Some attractions are seasonal.
- Alpine Coaster – Colorado’s first
- Soaring Eagle Zip Ride
- Cliffhanger Roller Coaster – America’s highest-elevation roller coaster
- Giant Canyon Swing – Fly high in the air over Glenwood Canyon
- Glenwood Canyon Flyer
- 4D Motion Theater
- Haunted Mine Drop – the world’s only underground drop ride
- Glenwood Gondola
- Laser Tag
- Discovery Rock Gemstone Panning
- Harmony Sisters
- Giddy Up Ride
- Silk’s Saloon Olde Tyme Photos
- Climbing Wall
- Mine Wheel
- Wild West Express Coaster
- Mountain-top event venue
From late November to the weekend before Christmas, you can check out Winter on the Mountain. Festivities include Santa Claus visits, holiday lights, live music, and seasonal fare.
Dining
Open all year long, the Lookout Grille Restaurant serves hamburgers, veggie options, and a full kids’ menu. Adults 21+ can buy wine and beer. The Snack Shack and the Popcorn Wagon are open in the summer months.
Fantastic Fudge makes local fudge with real cream and butter. These snacks are available in the General Store Gift Shop.
Details
Address: 51000 2 Rivers Plaza Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: 800-530-1635
Season: Year-round, hours vary depending on day/season
Website: glenwoodcaverns.com