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Things To Do In Colorado
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Desmond's first vacation to Colorado Springs was marked by a visit to this beautiful zoo! This is a nationally top ranking zoo, which provides scenic views and family fun. On warm days, there can be a good amount of sun, so please bring sunscreen, water and hats if you are not acclimated to the altitude. The Giraffe exhibit is Desmond's favorite!
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Pikes Peak offers a cog railway all the up to the top of Pikes Peak. If the cog railway is not your thing, you can also drive up the mountain to see the sights (rsvp may be needed) or take one of the many tour buses and get a cake donut at the new visitor center!
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
This is an amazing tourist attraction to visit while in the Springs. This park is free, and allows you to drive or walk through. Garden of the Gods offers flatter walkways to see the beautiful rock formations. The best place to get ice cream in the Springs is in the Trading Post, which is located within the Park.
Manitou Incline - Reservations are Required
The Manitou Incline, which has 2,700 steps, is used by Olypmians for training. It now requires reservations and is a great "to do" for any individual looking for a fun challenge. Once at the top, you must now take the trail down instead of going down the stairs. Allison has been trying to force Desmond to do this with her, and he has managed to get out of it so far...
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
Customize your fun based on your group, adventure level and how much time you have to explore. When you visit Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, you’ll discover adventure above and below ground! First, choose a cave tour, then add the Pioneer Package for above-ground fun. Mild to wild, there’s plenty to choose from for all members of your family. We haven't ventured into the cave, but we have visited and enjoyed the spectacular views. Has a pretty cool kids outdoor area.
Manitou Springs Downtown
Downtown Manitou is a fun visit for tourists, with a western type downtown that has a lot of character not to mention a vintage penny arcade! Tourism website: https://manitou springs.org
Seven Falls
The Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s.
Old Colorado City
In busy Old Colorado City, galleries and quaint gift stores cluster alongside jewelers, candy shops, and tattoo parlors in 19th-century brick buildings along Colorado Avenue. Dining options range from American eateries to Italian trattorias and Greek tavernas. The Old Colorado City History Center Museum has exhibits on early pioneer settlement, and Simpich Showcase features puppet productions and a folk doll museum.
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is a museum at 225 North Gate Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, dedicated to the mining history and industrial technology of the western United States. The museum was founded in 1970, and has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1979. We have not visited this museum.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
This area offers hiking for less advanced hikers, with intermediate level of hiking. This is quite a popular trail, so expect many hikers to be on the trails!
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
North Cheyenne Cañon Park or North Cheyenne Canyon Park is a regional park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a National Register of Historic Places listing. It was also called Colorado College Park and Cheyenne Park. We took cousin Katie on one of these trails during her visit.
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is a fossil museum primarily exhibiting fossil organisms of North America's Late Cretaceous including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and fish. The museum includes a fossil preparation lab and a large gift shop. We have not visited, but have heard for the size it was a good museum visit.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Neither Desmond or Allison have had a chance to visit the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and have heard mixed reviews. This location may be the most interesting to families with children but if your stay has allotted you enough time, definitely consider checking out this "to do"!
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a historical and cultural sports museum located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, first opened on July 30, 2020.
United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is a United States service academy immediately north of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It educates cadets for service in the officer corps of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. Make sure you check if they are accepting visitors at the time of your visit.
ProRodeo Hall Of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy was opened in August 1979 as a museum designed to "preserve the legacy of the cowboy contests, the heritage and culture of those original competitions, and the champions of the past, present and future