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Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum

US Highway 24 West, P.O. Box 272, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
719-685-5242
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Type: Ancient Ruins
Owner description: At most museums, you hear, "Look with your eyes, not with your hands." Not at the outdoor exhibits at the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum, where you... more » Owner description: At most museums, you hear, "Look with your eyes, not with your hands." Not at the outdoor exhibits at the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum, where you can reach out and touch ancient Anasazi buildings. Explore the authentic Anasazi structures, investigate the Pueblo-style buildings and traditional clay oven, and examine the pottery, tools, and weapons used by these ancient and mysterious peoples. Open since 1907, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings have preserved these historic Anasazi artifacts for all to enjoy for generations to come. Get a hands-on look at history that the whole family will enjoy. « less
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Van Buren, Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This attraction makes a great side trip for your Colorado Springs vacation. The cliff dwellings are picturesque, in very good condition, and very interesting to wander through. It is located high above Colorado Springs so the views are outstanding. There is a really nice gift shop as well as the museum. There is also a chair-style zip line and a... More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

If you are at all interested in the Native Americans this is a great attraction. You can walk into the dwellings and read very rich history about each room. Great for all ages.

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Muldrow, Oklahoma, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Love this place. Walking through this museum, it's hands on. You are able to see how the Anazazi lived. The view is fabulous. The visitor's center is huge and can take a while to wonder through. Definitley a must see destination.

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Evanston, Wyoming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Great information on the local Indian tribes of the past and present with a large gallery of items to buy. Shirts,hats and a large inventory of Indian items to purchase.

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Denver, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

The admission fee is pretty high, but very educational. Not very crowded. Extra large gift shop to lure you aeay from your money

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Rural Retreat, Virginia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

This is not a real cliff dwelling! Do not waste your $10 per person on this! Painted concrete and well placed rocks... no good :-(

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I would like to start with the attraction, it was really interesting and history filled. When you imagine what it took for the people to build these dwellings then reside there in the bitter cold and snowy temperatures, it leaves you awestruck. However, I feel the price is way too expensive for what you get. I think a more reasonable... More

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Orlando, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

This is a family attraction that has been maintained for many years. We had complete access to the dwellings which was good news and bad news. The good part is that we could physically inspect the dwellings themselves. The bad was that I felt that the dwellings had be modified/repaired to allow this. There is a museum with various artifacts... More

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Lafayette, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This place is pretty small but is pretty cool to see. There is a nice clean museum near the cliff dwellings but my complaint with this place is I left with far more questions then I had coming in. I had a million questions during our visit but the guide sheet they give you is pretty limited and the signs... More

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Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The cliff dwellings were fascinating when you imagined how many people actually lived in them at one time. Although they have been located in Manitou for a very long time, that is not their original location, which in a way is a bit disappointing. It was fun to be able to walk through them and in them (if you are... More

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