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Colossal Cave Mountain Park
 This beautiful desert refuge has sheltered people for over a thousand years. It has been home, shrine, hideout, challenging workplace, exciting playground, tranquil retreat.
Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the 2,000-acre Park showcases crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch, a working ranch for over 120 years.
Spend the day: take a Cave tour, browse in the historical museum, relax in the wooded picnic areas, hike, saddle up for a trail ride, sluice for gemstones‹and explore our two charming Southwestern gift shops. Open daily. Just 16 miles southeast of Tucson on Old Spanish Trail.
To get there, take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail Exit), turn north, and follow the signs for about 7 miles.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
In the town of Vail 18 miles southeast of Tucson |
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| Hours: |
Sundays and holidays: 8am-7pm
Winter hours (September 16 - March 15):
Mondays through Saturdays - 9am-5pm
Sundays and holidays - 9am-6pm |
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Open year round |
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Park Admission - $3 per car up to 6 people
Cave Tours - Adults: $7.50; Children 6-12: $4.00 |
| Address: |
16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
Vail, AZ 85641
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| Phone: |
520-647-7275 |
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Directions |
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Take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail Exit), turn north, and follow the signs for about 7 miles.
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