Sara Griebe and Christian La Mont
Things To Do
Garden of the Gods
For active folks who love hiking, there are 15 miles of trails to explore in the Garden of the Gods.
Hiking Trails in Colorado Springs
Altitude is an issue for guests from out of town, wear a hat, drink plenty of water, go at a steady pace and be aware of altitude sickness.
Visit Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs is a quaint part of Colorado Springs with shopping, restaurants, browsing and meandering.
Downtown Colorado Springs
Near St. Mary's Cathedral, downtown Colorado Springs is home to restaurants, breweries, ice cream shops, an independent movie theater, Acacia Park, and the Pioneer Museum (location of the classic BLLR Entertainment movie "Heroes")
Haunted Areas Near Downtown Colorado Springs
Gold Camp Road and Tunnels were built in the 1800s, Cheyenne Canyon, and Evergreen Cemetery are spooky spots. Chances are you'll see more teenagers then ghosts, but it's an option.
Visit Royal Gorge
If you have time, Royal Gorge is the home of the largest suspension bridge in the U.S. and is about an hour and a half south of Colorado Springs. River rafting, restaurants, scenic tours. Tickets are: Adults (13 & up): $27 / person Children (6-12 yrs): $22 / person
Visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
The only mountain zoo in the U.S., the entire zoo can be seen in about 2 hours if you're quick about it, but a slower pace could enjoy a 3-4 hour day there. Tickets: Adult (12-64)…………………..$19.75 Child (3-11)……………………..$14.75
Explore Cave of the Winds
Near Manitou Springs, Cave of the Winds offers hourly or half hourly tours through caves. They offer the Discovery Tour, the Lantern Tour and Caving 101. The cave itself is not wheelchair accessible. Happy Hour Lantern Tour Prices: Ages 13 & Up . . . $26 Ages 6-12 . . . $14 Ages 0-5 . . . Not Permitted