Cave of the Winds 60 mi
A show cave near Colorado Springs with a 45–60 minute guided Discovery Tour, lantern tours and longer crawling expeditions, plus above-ground thrill rides.
Manitou Springs, CO, 54°F inside, from $30
Caves near Denver, CO
3 show caves with public tours within 250 miles of Denver. The closest is Cave of the Winds, about 60 miles away.
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Denver; driving takes longer. Tour details checked 2026-10-22 against each cave's own site.
Glenwood Caverns 125 mi
A mountaintop adventure park off I-70 reached only by gondola, with two 40-minute guided cave tours included in the day pass alongside rides.
Glenwood Springs, CO, 52°F inside, from $52.99
Yampah Hot Springs Vapor Caves 125 mi
Natural steam caves under a spa in Glenwood Springs, at 110–112°F, with access by reservation and for ages 13 and up.
Glenwood Springs, CO, 112°F inside