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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road · Glenwood Springs, CO

Why you should go…

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park sits atop Iron Mountain above Glenwood Springs, Colorado, reached by an aerial gondola. The park combines guided tours of two National Natural Landmark caves with thrill rides including the Alpine Coaster and the Defiance roller coaster, plus family attractions and mountain viewpoints. It operates year-round with seasonal events such as fall and winter holiday programming.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Iron Mountain Hot Springs

    $50+

    Geothermal hot springs resort on the Colorado River with dozens of soaking pools of varying temperatures.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Curious Products

    Free

    Longtime downtown gift shop with quirky souvenirs, collectibles and a smashed-penny machine.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Glenwood Springs

    Free

    A Rocky Mountain resort town famous for its hot springs, Hanging Lake and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Aspen

    Free

    The official visitor bureau for Aspen, Colorado, a mountain resort town offering skiing, hiking and arts programming.

    37 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Shopping
    Outdoor Adventure

    Butte & Co.

    $25–$50

    A ski, snowboard, and bike rental shop at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

    49 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Fantasy Ranch Horseback Adventures

    $50+

    Guided horseback trail rides through mountain meadows and forest around Crested Butte, Colorado.

    51 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours