Manitou Cliff Dwellings (Manitou Springs, Colorado)

September 5th, 2005 by leafworks

Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Manitou, Colorado - At the Foot of Pikes Peak
719-685-5242 / 800-354-9971

http://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/
P.O. Box 272, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
A private sector owned cliff dwellings and museum preserved under a red sandstone overhang, is an authentic Anasazi cliff dwelling that was built over 700 years ago. (1200 BC - AD 1300) Next to the dwellings is a 3-story Pueblo that houses the museum and gift shop. A bit commercialized, as one would expect by a private sector owned site, but it houses lots of history, artifacts, and ruins. Very informative. Some Indian tribal descendants periodical come to do Indian Dances as they performed this date I visited - very empowering and entertaining. (even though its touristy) I give this site a 4 stars out of 5 for a “tourist” stop, if rated with state and federal parks, it would be a 3 star.