It's a replica. This is copied from their web site. "The 40 room site was originally located in McElmo Canyon, which is in the southwest corner of Colorado near Mesa Verde and Dolores. The process of relocating these cliff dwellings began in 1904 and was completed in 1907 when the preserve was opened to the public." However, it is a very good replica from someone who has hiked and climbed up to the real thing. If you are short on time, ability or stamina this is a great stop! You can park right there at the Cliff Dwellings. My grandkids did not know the difference and they learned a great deal. So did I. If you have lots of time and stamina, go to Mesa Verde or the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

It is all rock so in snow/ice it can be a little tricky. For the most part, our winters are also tricky. It could be heavy snow and 20, light snow and 30-40, sunny and 50 or sometimes even 60. Check the weather forecast in advance and up to the day(s) you are here. Your odds are good to very good it will be a fun time.

Yes, very accessible and easy to get to. No worries!

I've never been to Mesa Verde, although the brochure looked great! The Manitou Springs ones are nice. They're the real thing but have been mortared and so on so that you can climb all over them -- that is, they're very hands-on, and so they've been very much stabilized, which makes them modernly reinforced old cliff dwellings. You do get the genuine feeling for how short the people were, etc. (I hit my head on a low-hanging beam.) Pike's Peak is pretty much across the street and up a little road, so you could do two nifty things close together. You need to make reservations at Pike's Peak (for the train if you take it).

I agree with the above reviewers. You can do as much or as little as you are able. You should still be able to see the things of interest without too much stress on your back.

No...the parking is very convenient. The dwellings themselves are not wheelchair accessible but very doable if you are ambulatory.

They are open seasonally and when open it is 7 days a week. "From the Site" The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is open seven days a week year-round, weather permitting. May, June, July & August – 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. March, April, September & October – 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. November – 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. December, January & February – 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Rates for the year 2016 are as follows: Adults (12 and over) – $9.50 + Tax Children (7-11) – $7.50 + Tax Children (6 & under) – Free Seniors (60 plus) – $8.50 + Tax People in wheelchairs and anyone over 100 – Free For groups of 10 or more: Adults (12 and over) – $8.50 + Tax Children – $6.50 + Tax

Not sure if you already stopped by for a visit, but most people are here about 1 & 1/2 hours.

Thank you for your inquiry. The ruins are cliff dwellings that were relocated here in 1904 and open to the public in 1907. The cliff dwellings and museums are all part of the same charge. The museums are in our pueblo building that also houses our gift shop and restrooms. Check out our website for more information. You can also find us on Facebook. Thank you and hope to you choose to come explore the ruins and get a hands on experience of the Ancient Puebloan culture.

Prices are $9.50 for adults and $7.50 for children 7-11. Parking is free. Through February 12th we are only open Friday through Monday and closed Tuesday through Thursday. After that we are open 10am to 4pm dwily.