Colorado Winter Get-A-Way - Manitou Cliff Dwellings (3 of 6)

THE MANITOU CLIFF DWELLINGS ARE COMPRISED OF ANASAZI RUINS THAT DATE BACK 800 TO 1000 YEARS OLD.

The three story pueblo structure demonstrates the architecture of the Taos Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. These Pueblo Indians are descendants of the Cliff Dwelling Indians belonging to the Anasazi cultural line. This pueblo building was erected at the turn of the century and home to a Native American family of dancers who entertained the tourists for several generations. This Native American family lived in the pueblo as late as 1984. Over the years, the pueblo was expanded into museums of pottery and artifacts. It has since been expanded to include a souvenir shop that offers Native Made pottery, jewelry, and artifacts, as well as Colorado and US made gifts.