Nicole & Mark
Things To Do
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is a scenic drive where you might get lucky enough to see some Big Horn Sheep! Park in any of the parking lots and get out for a nice short (or long), hike.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Seven Falls is a gorgeous site to see! Waterfalls cascade down the mountainside making a picturesque location. We definitely recommend taking the shuttle in and checking out this site! While you're here, take a drive down Gold Camp Road. It is a dirt road with two tunnels located off the road so only attempt if you're comfortable with a one lane dirt road....and ghosts!
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
Cave of the Winds is a family friendly experience! Explore the caverns and caves by joining a fun tour; we highly suggest taking the time to check this one out!
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Check out the Olympic Training Center and stop by the gift shop for some souvenirs Who knows? You just may run into an Olympic athlete in the middle of training.
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
An AWESOME Museum to check out! Around the time of the wedding, there may be a haunted house held here which is one of the best in the city. Oh, and you can hear about the early days of mining in Colorado Springs and surrounding area.
Adventures Out West
Feeling adventurous? Adventures Out West provides zip lines, jeep tours, and so much more!
The Broadmoor
Located just down the street from our wedding venue- The Broadmoor is a luxurious resort where you can dine, golf, or even attend a spa session. If you want to experience the 5 Star treatment, you can book a room here too.
United States Air Force Academy
Amazing campus set in the Rockies; open to all
Cripple Creek
If you'd like to try a little bit of mountain gambling and see a historical little mining town, this is the place for you.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Experience a zoo nestled in the Rockies. Colorado Springs is home to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, voted #4 Best Zoo in North America in 2021’s USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. ”America’s mountain Zoo,” starts at an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level. Bring your camera to capture not only the hundreds of exciting and exotic species but also the spectacular views of the city of Colorado Springs. Plan to walk quite a bit prepare for the hills.
Manitou Incline
Only those in great physical shape should attempt this. Tourist Cable Car Turned Heart Pounding Workout. The Manitou Incline is just under a mile but climbs 2,000 vertical feet.
Glen Eyrie Castle
Just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, Glen Eyrie is the original estate of the city’s founder, General William Jackson Palmer.
Flying W Ranch
With its humble beginnings as a mountain cattle ranch in 1947, the Flying W is a living symbol of Western Heritage, embodied by the romantic spirit of the Old West. Chuckwagon dinners every night!
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
The Cog has been climbing Pikes Peak since 1891. We are proud to be one of the most unique experiences in the country. Recognized as the world’s highest cog railroad, The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is an important part of the heritage of the Western United States. Taking this journey is like walking the footsteps of history, and now the adventure is even more iconic and inspiring. Pikes Peak, known as America’s Mountain, is the star attraction, but the journey along the way is full of show-stopping moments. You will never forget this 3.5 hour round trip journey and your first glimpse of the Summit. Get your advance tickets now to secure your seat on one of our many regular daily departures.
Bishop Castle
For nearly 60 years, Jim Bishop has been constructing one of the most impressive monuments to perseverance in Colorado. Bishop castle is a monumental statue in stone and iron that cries loud testament to the beauty and glory of not only Having a Dream, but Sticking with your Dream no matter what, and most importantly, that if you do believe in yourself and strive to maintain that belief, anything can happen! Three full stories of interior rooms complete with a Grand Ballroom, soaring towers and bridges with vistas of a hundred miles, and a Fire-Breathing Dragon make the Bishop Castle quite the unforgettable experience! Visitors are always welcome free of charge, and the castle itself is always open.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Start your Colorado adventure at the highest and most famous suspension bridge in America. Take in Colorado’s iconic natural beauty while standing 956 feet above the wild Arkansas River at one of the top attractions in the area. The world famous Chrysler building, located in New York City, could be easily placed beneath the Royal Gorge Bridge! In fact, the only part of the Chrysler building that would rise above the bridge is the antennae spire.