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Colossal Cave Mountain Park

A "dry" cave with 3½ miles of mapped passageways. The cave was used by pre-Columbian Native Americans, and rediscovered in 1879. Also on park grounds are a cowboy ranch museum, a butterfly garden, horseback trails, and picnic and camping facilities.

Address: 16721 E Old Spanish Trail
Getting there: Vail
Hours: Daily 8AM-5PM, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas; tours hourly, last tour at 4PM
Price: Park: $5 (auto), $1 (bicycle); cave: $16 (adults), $9 (children 5-12)
Website: colossalcave.com (opens in a new tab)

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