7mi/12km northwest of Colorado Springs is Manitou Springs (mineral springs), a spa which has seen better days. The name comes from Indian word manitou, a great god or spirit.
The Cave of the Winds is a stalactitic cave to the northwest of the town.
There are three tours to choose from: the Discovery Tour, passing through well-lighted rooms over a half mile; the Lantern Tour, where visitors carry their own light; and the extended Explorers Tour, which takes 3 to 4 hours. There are laser light shows nightly in Williams Canyon.
Address: Cave of the Winds, Box 826, Manitou Springs, CO 80829-0826, United States
Phone: 1 (719) 685-5444, Fax: 1 (719) 685-1712
Hours:
May 25 to September 3: 9am-9pm
September 3 to May 24: 10am-5pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Miramont Castle was built by Jean Baptiste Francolon. Completed in 1895 the mansion consisted of 46 rooms and had 9 distinct architectural styles. Father Francolon and his mother Marie moved into the castle.
Today visitors may tour the gardens, the mansion or enjoy a relaxing visit to the Queen's Parlor Tearoom.
Address: Miramont Castle, 9 Capitol Hill Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829-1618, United States
Phone: 1 (719) 685-1011, Fax: 1 (719) 685-1985
Hours:
May 31 to September 6: 9am-5pm
September 7 to May 27: 10am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Easter - Christian
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED BUT A MOBILE MUSEUM IS AVAILABLE.
Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb Educational Museum promotes awareness of motor sports technology and automotive engineering as well as keeping the Pikes Peak Climb alive!
Racers from around the world compete in the second oldest motor sports event in America.
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Manitou Springs
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