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Colossal Cave Mountain Park

16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ 85641
520-647-7275
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Vail
4.0 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves, History Museums
Activities: Walking
Owner description: This desert refuge has sheltered people for over a thousand years. It has been home, shrine, hideout, challenging workplace, exciting playground,...... more » Owner description: This desert refuge has sheltered people for over a thousand years. It has been home, shrine, hideout, challenging workplace, exciting playground, tranquil retreat. On the National Historic Register, the 2,400-acre Park showcases crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch. Cave tours, museum, Western trail rides, picnicking. Open daily « less
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Tucson
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Riparian area below and a small cave in the hill. Good for the whole family. More

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Gilbert, Arizona
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The cave was pretty cool and they had a neat little scavenger hunt for kids, but someone should warn you about how treacherous it is. There is a sign that says everyone from elderly to newborns have been in the canyon, but watching my 4 year old walk a narrow plank with 30 feet drops on either side of him... More

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Los Angeles, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The Colassel Cave was a great place to visit. I took the 1.5 hour tour and enjoyed it immensely. Also, their gift shop is fantastic for those that love their rocks and crystals. I'm hoping to be back soon to take the climbing tour. More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Loved the "Ladder Tour" my son and I took when I came to Tucson to visit him. The day we visited there were lots of people at the cave but none of them had hard hats and head lanterns on - until two guides came up to my son and I and said "Here, you will need these"... I knew... More

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Nashville
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

We took one of their specialty tours that goes in the back where the CCC workers went. Very fun and worth the money More

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I visit alot of caves. It was interesting to see a dry cave. There is a bit of walking, but nothing too crazy. They did a nice job lighting the different formations. A nice place to visit. More

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Tucson
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Awesome experience. The guide was very informative and kept us engaged in the learning process. No question was silly. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Our 40 minute tour was led by a knowledgeable guide. The cave was interesting to view, the explanations of geology and history were good, and there was a good effort made to protect the natural elements from human contact. It is a dry cave so the environment inside is quite different from a living or wet cave such as Kartchner... More

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Tucson
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Beautiful, fascinating, cool on a summer day, warmish on a winter day. Good tours. More

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Tucson
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

The folks at Colossal Cave give an informative tour. It's surprisingly cool so bring a sweater, even if it's warm outside. More

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