10 Underground Adventures Found in Colorado's Caves and Mines

Not only is Colorado loaded with excellent gold mine tours, but there are also plenty of incredible caves you can safely explore in the summer. Some are well-known roadside attractions like Colorado's Cave of the Winds; others let you see some of Colorado's most famous gold mines from a long-lost era.

Keep going to check out 10 underground adventures you can enjoy this summer that all include free air-conditioning because they are all well underground.

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Ten Cool Underground Adventures in Colorado

Always follow posted signs and follow all safety instructions when going underground. Mines will include guided tours, as do some of the caves. Before visiting a cave on your own, always check with the Forest Service for safety and permit information before heading out.

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Cave of the Winds

Name: Cave of the Winds
Location: Manitou Springs
Discovered: 1880
Tour Info: Tap this link to tour the Cave of the Winds.
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Argo Gold Mill

Name: Argo Gold Mill
Location: Idaho Springs, Colorado
Established: 1912
Tour Info: Tap this link to learn more about tours of the Argo Gold Mill.
Directions: Tap this link for directions to the Argo Gold Mill.

South Fork Spring Cave

Name: South Fork Spring Cave
Location: Flat Tops Wilderness (Meeker, Colorado)
Discovered: 1891
Find It: Tap this link to hike to Spring Cave.
Directions: Tap this link for directions to South Fork Spring Cave.

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