Glenwood Caverns Gondola Base - Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Glenwood Caverns Gondola Base

The Glenwood Caverns Gondola Base, located at 51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, is a must-visit tourist attraction offering stunning views and a variety of activities for all ages. With a phone number of 970-945-4228 and a website at glenwoodcaverns.com, this transportation service provides easy access to the scenic beauty of the surrounding area.

Specialties

This attraction specializes in providing an unforgettable experience for visitors, with a focus on both transportation and a range of onsite services. The gondola ride offers breathtaking views of the valley, while the top of the mountain features an old Western town-style amusement park with shops, a restaurant, and various outdoor activities.

Other Points of Interest

• Onsite services
• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Wheelchair accessible parking lot
• Getting tickets in advance is recommended
• Good for kids

Opinions

This popular attraction has received numerous positive reviews, with an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google My Business. Many visitors have praised the scenic gondola ride, the variety of activities available, and the overall family-friendly atmosphere.

One reviewer mentioned, 'My family and I went on New Year's Eve and enjoyed a beautiful ride of the mountain in a gondola with sweeping views of the valley. At the top, there's an old Western town-style amusement park with shops and a restaurant that serves American fare and delicious hot cocoa and treats.' Another reviewer appreciated the knowledgeable tour guide, stating, 'We did the fairy caves tour and enjoyed it. Ashley was a great tour guide.'

However, some visitors have pointed out that the bathrooms at the attraction could be cleaner. Despite this minor issue, management has been responsive and proactive in addressing concerns.

👍 Reviews of Glenwood Caverns Gondola Base

Taylor L.

5/5

my family and I went on New Year's Eve and enjoyed a beautiful ride of the mountain in a gondola with sweeping views of the valley. at the top there's an old Western town style amusement park with shops and a restaurant that serves American fare and delicious hot cocoa and treats. we did the fairy caves tour and enjoyed it. Ashley was a great tour guide. only negative is the bathrooms were not the cleanest, but when we asked management to tidy up, they were right on it.

Jim K.

4/5

It was great visiting in winter when it's not crowded at all. Multiple cave tour options, the alpine slide was fun, plenty to do. The view from the Gondola was great

Carlos M.

3/5

The caverns were the highlight of this location. The staff in charge of the caverns were witty, fun, and highly knowledgeable about the history of the caverns and the science behind the rock/miniral formations. Each cavern tour is about 40 mins long. One downside, all other points of interest were closed due to the winter season. I wish they would have clearly communicated this on their website, or at the minimum lower their prices since we dropped $500+ on tickets for a family of eight with only the caverns and the 4D show running. The 4D shows were downgraded to 2D due to technical issues with their equipment. Staff tried to stay positive but were left at a huge disadvantage by the company. The views were stunning but not worth the price if you asked me.

Angelo D.

5/5

Beautiful place to visit... Definitely do the BLACK LIGHT tour, it's one of the most amazing and beautiful things to see.

Stormy B.

5/5

Great views, but tickets online to save$5 each ticket.

Jamie D.

4/5

I really wanted to give this a 3 but the Manager on Duty made the lack luster experience better with a partial refund. Online and when you are at the park it says all attractions are open but what they don't say is that they only have enough staff to run half the rides at a time. So they close down certain rides so they can open others and if you aren't lucky and don't plan just right, you won't have the opportunity to do all of the attractions. Would highly recommend the cave tours, our guide was Khloe and she was quite entertaining and informative. The Defiance coaster was also a great, albeit quick thrill. The littlest member of our crew got the short end of the deal as he was only able to ride Giddy up and do the Alpine Coaster because nothing else was open he could ride. This place has great potential but needs more staff.

Pamela P.

5/5

We bought the fun pass and so glad that we did. There is so much to do and it's all so fun!! Don't follow Google. It's lying!! You do not go up the mountain to park. It's at the bottom. Parking is $10. You can pay with QR code.

Melissa R.

5/5

Our hotelier recommended that we *at least* take the gondola ride. We oped for the spring ticket instead. Even with only 2 hours to spare, there was plenty to do. The gondolas themselves feel sturdy (albeit a little warm, even on a 40 degree day). Smooth ride. Great operation. They will stop them for you if anyone in your party needs help getting on or even if they are just nervous. It's not needed for most, because it's very slow and much easier to get onto than a ski lift.