Amanda & Oliver
Things To Do
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300′ towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies.
Pikes Peak
Originally called “El Capitan” by Spanish settlers, the mountain was renamed Pike’s Peak after Zebulon Pike Jr., an explorer who led an expedition to the southern Colorado area in 1806. At 14,115 feet (4,302 m), it is one of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners. Pikes Peak rises over 8,000 feet above the city of Colorado Springs, and is a designated National Historic Landmark. Take the Cog Railway or drive to the top of Pikes Peak, a 14,000 foot summit. Bring a sweater...yes, even in the summer!
Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs is a vibrant artisan community, home to world class art, music, theater and sidewalk sculpture displays. The Historic District is lined with unique art galleries, one of a kind gift shops and trading posts with handcrafted Native American treasures.
Seven Falls
It has been called the “Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado”. Located in South Cheyenne Canon, Seven Falls cascades 181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of Pikes Peak granite.
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
Wolf sanctuary offering tours year-round, Tuesday through Sunday.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings over 800 years old. These are the architectural remains of an American Indian culture that roamed the Southwest from 1200 B.C. to 1300 A.D.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Colorado Springs is home to the US Olympic headquarters! Free guided tours are available. The site includes the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, interactive kiosks, memorabilia and an indoor/outdoor cafe among other things.
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is the oldest city in the Pikes Peak Region. From its beginning in 1859 Old Colorado City had a colorful reputation. Its permanent population had a high percentage of troublemakers, outlaws and other people who enjoyed the rugged comforts of its 21 saloons, houses of ill repute and jails.