Got the “End of the summer” blues? Take the family on a gondola ride to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park at the top of Iron Mountain,  reflect on the beauty of Glenwood Springs and why we all chose to live here.

We purchased an annual family pass because it is such a great deal and we can ride the tram and experience the adventure park on a whim. A membership pass is your best buy if you’re a local or if you plan on visiting the park more than once in a year. An adult membership is only $39, children $35 and it includes unlimited tram rides and cave tours. You also receive 10 free ride tickets, 10% discount in the gift shop and restaurant, and a 30% discount on future ride tickets.

My friends, family and I regularly visit the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park for lunch with a spectacular view and to ride the Alpine Slide – our favorite.

Here are two videos taken up at Glenwood Caverns on their Giant Swing called the “Swing Shot” that is open all year, weather permitting
You launch into the Glenwood Canyon, 1,300 feet above the Colorado River. Reach speeds up to 50 miles per hour. Ride alone or share with a friend.

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This is the Coaster Ride up at Glenwood Caverns, a pretty thrilling ride. (more…)

The Hot Springs Pool and the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park have teamed up and put together a new one-day pass.

The pass includes:

Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

• Hot Springs Pool admission
• 4-ride slide ticket

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

• Tram ride
• 1-hour Cave Tour
• 3 tokens for the adventure rides
• 1 climb on Doc’s Rock Climbing Wall

This is a one day pass and will be available May 26 - Sept 3, 2006
Prices are $49.00 ea. for adults and teens and $39.00 ea. for children 3 to 12 years of age (20% savings)

On Sunday, January 29, bring your dog to the Iron Mountain Tramway at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. At the top, take your best friend on a hike on the Flat Tops or hike down Traver Trail.

For annual pass members, the event is free. For those without annual passes, the cost is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 and older, and $7 for children ages 3-12. Children 2 and younger ride for free. The Adventure Park will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rules: Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the caves or in the Visitors’ Center, and they must be friendly around other dogs.

Glenwood Caverns in Glenwood Springs is a fabulous destination, and getting there is half the fun! Climb into a European-style gondola and take a seven-minute 4,300-foot-long tram ride to the top of Iron Mountain. The Rocky Mountain views are spectacular – bring the camera! The ride will be a hit with the entire family!

At the top of the mountain, there are activities for everybody. Make sure to take the Cave Tour – the caves were rated as one of the Top Ten Caves in the U.S. by USA Today. The guided walking tour lasts about one hour. Your guide will show you the amazing gigantic rooms, tell you about the cave’s history and geology, and point out rock formations such as stalactites and stalagmites. For an interactive activity, take the kids to Discovery Rock where they will learn to pan for gemstones. Toddlers will have fun playing in the fossil dig sandbox.

The Exclamation Point Restaurant and Bar is a great destination or a place to relax after the Cave Tour. Stay cozy in the cold weather and enjoy the beautiful views at a table overlooking the Rocky Mountains. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and even has a kid’s menu.

Tickets for the Iron Mountain Tram are $10 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (65 and over), and $7 for Children (3-12). Tickets for the Iron Mountain Tram and the Cave Tour are $18 for Adults, $16 for Seniors, and $13 for Children.

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Exclamation Point Restaurant is situated above Glenwood Springs at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
Sitting atop Iron MountainExclamation Point Restaurant and Bar offers an eclectic menu, breathtaking vistas, and a full-service bar. Dine in the cozy comfort of a mountain rustic interior or al fresco on the viewing decks. Choose from daily specials, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and homemade desserts. Serving lunch and dinner, with a great kids’ menu.

Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily starting at 11:30am.

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Celebrate the arrival of fall at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s third annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 1, with activities scheduled throughout the day. There will be live music, games, refreshments, and entertainment for the whole family.

“The Oktoberfest has become one of our favorite traditions,” said Steve Beckley, who owns Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park with his wife Jeanne. “Everyone — our customers and our staff — has a lot of fun. And there’s even more to do this year with the new thrill rides and climbing wall.” In addition to cave tours and thrill rides, visitors can enjoy traditional German music by the Swiss-Austrian Connection, food and beer specials, pie-eating contests, face painting, balloon animals by Skippy the Clown, and a bouncy castle. Refreshments will include bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, apple cider, St. Pauli Girl Lager, and Iron Mountain Ale.

The schedule of activities includes: Bouncy Castle, Doc’s Rock, Discovery Rock 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Cave Tours 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Face painting 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thrill rides: Canyon Flyer, Swing Shot 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Swiss-Austrian Connection 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Skippy the Clown 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pie-eating contests 1, 2, and 3 p.m. “It’s a great way to spend the day: enjoying the beautiful fall weather, listening to music, and maybe even trying the chicken dance,” added Beckley. Round-trip passes for the Iron Mountain Tramway are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 and better, and $7 for children ages 3 – 12. Annual pass holders ride the tramway and enjoy cave tours for free for a full year and enjoy discounts at Exclamation Point Restaurant and the Gift Shop, and on ride tokens. Annual passes cost $50 for individuals and $100 for families.

About Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park offers a one-of-a-kind, nature-based adventure for families and outdoor enthusiasts that will create lasting memories. Glenwood Caverns originally opened to the public in 1895 but closed at the onset of World War I. The caves were closed for 82 years until owners Steve and Jeanne Beckley reopened the caverns in 1999. The Beckleys have employed rigorous, contemporary, scientific preservation methods to protect the living and historic sections of the caves. Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves was named one of “The 10 Great Places to Go Underground” by USA Today, and the “Best Family Cave Tour” by Denver Westword. In the spring of 2003, the Adventure Park opened, adding the Iron Mountain Tramway, Visitor’s Center, Exclamation Point Restaurant & Bar, and Discovery Rock. Additions in 2005 included the Canyon Flyer, Swing Shot, Alpine Rush, and Doc’s Rock. For more information, visit http://www.glenwoodcaverns.com.

See what others are saying:
Derek Rose has a nice photo of the fairy caves on his blog.
The Defiance has some nice words and photo too - of the “Swing Shot” that is a heck of a ride.