Manitou Cliff Dwellings

James Vazquez

7 months ago

Very cool to look around. Beautiful views. Really interesting complex. If you go down to the museum, be aware that it is a long way down stairs or a steep ramp. Also the museum in the lobby is a separate museum from the main museum which is actually inside at the back of the gift shop. Gift shop staff was not the friendliest but the cliff dwellings are worth seeing.

Jackie Pickard

a year ago

Very fun stop, on our way out of Colorado. We heard it was dog friendly, and it lived up to the reputation. Our Husky had a blast, walking through the structures. And I have to say, the gift shop game was strong. Come prepared to spend a decent amount of money, but if you’re looking for a one-stop-shop for Colorado souvenirs, this is the place. Massive multi-level gift shop with an enormous selection.

G L

7 months ago

This is a great spot for a quick visit with the kids to show them some interesting American history. It's all outdoors (except the gift shop) and amazingly you can bring your dog too! The kids liked climbing in and out of the small rooms and marveled at the number of families that would have lived in each one. It wasn't very big, but it was definitely memorable.

Nemo here

10 months ago

A bit over-priced for the venue. Cliff dwellings are very interesting, if there's not a crowd and you can take your time to really imagine the space and inhabitants. Local flora of the tribe medicines are cultivated and marked in front of the dwellings, with descriptions for how each specimen was used by the Hopi tribe. The Pueblo is now a decent gift shop with some standard and unique finds, along with a museum on the lower levels. I imagine that there are great photography opportunities year-round.

Stephanie Kao

9 months ago

Loved learning about the history and culture, and being able to walk where they walked (can go inside!), and see what they see. There's also a museum here to help you learn more about their lifestyle and learn even about different head shape impacts from lifestyle! Fun self-guided tour, well preserved. I also liked the signs that gave more info about plants the natives used. The area was also well ran, with someone helping direct you towards the best available parking spots.