The cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde are some of the most notable and best preserved in North America. Sometime during the late 1190s, after primarily living on the mesa tops for 600 years, many Ancestral Pueblo people began moving into pueblos they built into natural cliff alcoves.

Be sure to include Manitou Cliff Dwellings during your visit to the Pikes Peak Region. Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient cliff dwellers and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.

To learn more about these fascinating cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, visit the National Park Service website. Five of the most impressive cliff dwelling sites include: Balcony House

The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, five miles west of Colorado Springs, just off US Highway 24 (please refer to the map). Aside from the Cliff Dwellings, Museums, and Gift Shop, there is a Snack Bar and Picnic Patio for your convenience.

2023年9月27日 · See cliff dwelling including Cliff Palace, Balcony House, Long House and more on this architectural tour of Colorado’s most historic national park.

Explore this multi-room ruin, relocated from the Southwest corner of the state over 100 years ago. 'History' and 'hands-on' are not normally seen together but you can get hands-on with these 700 year-old ruins and learn more about the ancient people who built them.

The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are a privately owned tourist attraction [1] [2] consisting of replica Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings [3] and interpretive exhibits located just west of Colorado Springs, Colorado, on U.S. Highway 24 in Manitou Springs.

THE MANITOU CLIFF DWELLINGS ARE COMPRISED OF ANCESTRAL PUEBLOAN RUINS THAT DATE BACK 800 TO 1000 YEARS OLD. RELOCATING THE CLIFF DWELLINGS. The 40 room site was originally located near McElmo Canyon, which is in the southwest corner of Colorado near Mesa Verde and Dolores.

2024年11月8日 · The Manitou Cliff Dwellings overlooks Manitou Springs, Colorado at the foot of Pikes Peak. Wander leisurely through the preserve and explore the fascinating architecture of the Ancient Puebloan people.

2024年9月25日 · Colorado’s list of natural wonders is practically endless, and the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings are among the most astounding. These 800-year-old homes hug Colorado National Park’s canyon walls and include a staggering Cliff Palace, sweeping canyon views, and more.