The Stables at The BROADMOOR – Experience unique western horseback riding only 20 minutes from the resort. One and two-hour rides are available. A one-hour Wildlife Safari ride is a unique opportunity for the slightly more advanced rider, with the greatest feature being the chance to ride among the elk and buffalo.

719.448.0371
www.comtnadventure.com

Cave of the Winds – The oldest attraction in the Pikes Peak region, visitors can choose from two tours through subterranean chambers to get different perspectives on Colorado’s geological wonders.

719.685.5444
www.caveofthewinds.com

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – America’s “highest” zoo, at 6,800 feet on 50 acres, with more than 800 diverse and exotic creatures. Breathtaking views of the city from the Shrine of the Sun monument above the zoo (weather permitting).

719.633.9925
www.cmzoo.org

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center – One of the most unique arts centers is right here in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. Overlooking the purple mountains’ majesty of Pikes Peak, on land provided by Mrs. Spencer Penrose, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center was founded in 1936. Today, the Fine Arts Center continues this grand tradition with its stunning art museum, performing arts theatre, and school of art and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fine Arts Center is often thought of as one of the top ten most significant buildings in Colorado. The Fine Arts Center unveiled its $28.4 million transformation during its ‘Extremely Grand Opening,’ in 2007.

719.477.4363
www.csfineartscenter.org

Garden of the Gods – This 1,300-acre park, a Registered National Natural Landmark of towering red sandstone rock formations is set at the foot of Pikes Peak. Walking and horse trails, picnic facilities and a visitor’s center make this a great family experience.

719.634.6666
www.gardenofgods.com

Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings and Museum – Opened in 1907, the museum includes some of the finest architecture of the Cliff Dwelling Anasazi Indians. The outdoor preserve demonstrates the Anasazi’s fine stonework with a dwelling of over 40 rooms that can be explored on a self-guided tour.

800.354.9971
www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com

Manitou Springs – A historic Victorian town nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak offering boutique shopping, mineral springs, casual or fine dining and art galleries. Home of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the Cliff Dwellings Museum, Miramont Castle and the Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theatre.

800.642.2567
www.manitousprings.org

Miramont Castle – Miramont Castle was constructed in 1895 as a private home for Father Jean  Baptist Francolon, a French born Catholic priest. The castle features nine styles of architecture ranging from English Tudor to Byzantine and all crafted from locally quarried greenstone and yellow pine framing. Today Miramont is a museum dedicated to preserving the Victorian heritage of Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

719.685.1011  
www.miramountcastle.org 

Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine – Discovered by Mollie Kathleen Gortner in 1891, it was shortly proclaimed “The World’s Greatest Gold Camp.”  Visitors can descend the country’s only 1,000-foot vertical mine shaft and gold mine tour.  The mine is located halfway between Pikes Peak and the Royal Gorge. (Open daily April through October)

719.689.2466
www.goldminestours.com

Old Colorado City – Blocks of diverse shops featuring handcrafted and imported items, boutiques, antiques, toys and a magic emporium along with restaurants serving everything from family fare to fine dining. Located at 21st St just north of Colorado Avenue and west of I-25.

719.633.6767  
www.shopoldcoloradocity.com

Pikes Peak: America’s Mountain – Reaching 14,110 feet, scenic Pike’s Peak is accessible via car, year–round (weather permitting) Home of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, the second oldest car race in America, and the Pikes Peak Marathon.  Kathryn Lee Bates penned “America the Beautiful” in 1893 after visiting the summit.

719.385.Peak
www.pikespeakcolorado.com

Pikes Peak Cog Railway – For 114 years, the Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway (the world's highest cog railroad, the highest Colorado railroad AND highest train in the United States) has taken passengers to the 14,110 foot summit of Pikes Peak. Just 77 miles from downtown Denver and 6 miles from downtown Colorado Springs, this classic Colorado train trip is NOW running year-round.

719.685.5401
www.cograilway.com

Pikes Peak Center – Built in 1982 to serve as a regional entertainment and cultural center, the Pikes Peak Center's downtown Colorado Springs location has achieved international acclaim for its design and acoustical qualities. Artists and critics alike have been lavish in their praise of the Center which hosts more than 200 performances annually.

719.477.900
www.pikespeakcenter.com

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy – Located adjacent to the national headquarters of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, this is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to the sport of rodeo.

719.528.4761
www.prorodeo.org/hof

The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center - This is a new museum in Woodland Park, Colorado, with exhibits of huge marine reptiles, pterosaurs, dinosaurs, a working fossil lab viewable by visitors, educational activities, interactive children's area, theatre, and a great gift shop.

719.686.1820
www.rmdrc.com

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park – The world’s highest suspension bridge, 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River with 5,000 acres of park. Also home to the world’s steepest incline railway to the bottom of the canyon and the Royal Gorge aerial tramway.

888.333.5597
www.royalgorgebridge.com

Seven Falls – Known as “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado.” Drive along a box canyon through amazing rock formations. An express elevator tunnels into the mountainside and goes 130 feet up to the Eagle’s Nest Platform. A 224-step stairway beside the falls leads to panoramic overlooks of Colorado Springs and eastern Colorado.

719.632.0765
www.sevenfalls.com

U.S. Olympic Headquarters and Training Center – Year-round facility for Olympic training of summer and winter athletes with specific training facilities and equipment for 17 major sports including swimming, shooting, karate, boxing, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, cycling and skating.

719.866.4618
www.olympic-usa.org

US Figure Skating World Hall of Fame and Museum – Collection of world figure skating memorabilia, films, books and history of inductees. Located at the United States Figure Skating Association national headquarters adjacent to The BROADMOOR. Open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 4PM. Group and private tours may be arranged in advance.

719.635.5200
www.usfsa.org

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun – Located above the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the shrine is accessible by a scenic drive. Offers striking vistas of the surrounding Colorado Springs area, weather permitting.

719.578.5367
www.cmzoo.org/shrine