Rebecca’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful park to hike through in all seasons, whether permitting and there's no ice or snow.
It is just a short 25 minute drive north of our home.
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Parco Statale di Castlewood Canyon
2989 CO-83This is a beautiful park to hike through in all seasons, whether permitting and there's no ice or snow.
It is just a short 25 minute drive north of our home.
A short 35 minute drive to Garden of the Gods from our house. While you're out on this side of the town, you will find it conveniently located to Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City and the Broadmoor!
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdA short 35 minute drive to Garden of the Gods from our house. While you're out on this side of the town, you will find it conveniently located to Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City and the Broadmoor!
Quaint little town with shopping and a variety of restaurants.
Taste test the 8 different mineral springs that once were thought to have healing powers. When visitors ask about where the springs are in Colorado Springs, the answer is Manitou Springs. Currently, there are 8 springs open to the public, each with its own distinctive flavor and effervescence.
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Manitou Springs
Quaint little town with shopping and a variety of restaurants.
Taste test the 8 different mineral springs that once were thought to have healing powers. When visitors ask about where the springs are in Colorado Springs, the answer is Manitou Springs. Currently, there are 8 springs open to the public, each with its own distinctive flavor and effervescence.
The beautiful & patriotic Air Force Academy, home to the Falcons, is a great stop while here in Colorado Springs! Currently, the well-known chapel is under renovation and will be closed for the next several years, but there's still plenty to see!
Check out a sports game or make a stop at the visitor center where you can learn the history of the Academy. They have many souvenirs to purchase there as well. If you come during summer months, especially, there is a pull off on I-25 where you can watch the gliders and skydivers!
There are also many hiking trails along the Academy.
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United States Air Force Academy
The beautiful & patriotic Air Force Academy, home to the Falcons, is a great stop while here in Colorado Springs! Currently, the well-known chapel is under renovation and will be closed for the next several years, but there's still plenty to see!
Check out a sports game or make a stop at the visitor center where you can learn the history of the Academy. They have many souvenirs to purchase there as well. If you come during summer months, especially, there is a pull off on I-25 where you can watch the gliders and skydivers!
There are also many hiking trails along the Academy.
Public tours are available year-round Monday – Saturday. The tour starts with an inspirational 12-minute film and then a 45-minute outdoor walking tour of the training complex, including the weightlifting and wrestling facilities, the Aquatics Center and the Sports Center Gymnasiums
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Centro di allenamento olimpico e paralimpico degli Stati Uniti
1 Olympic PlazaPublic tours are available year-round Monday – Saturday. The tour starts with an inspirational 12-minute film and then a 45-minute outdoor walking tour of the training complex, including the weightlifting and wrestling facilities, the Aquatics Center and the Sports Center Gymnasiums
The Royal Gorge is a canyon of the Arkansas River located west of Cañon City, Colorado.
You will want to look it up online to see hours and price. It has grown over the years and offers more to do than in the past, but it can be pricey.
It is an hour and 40 mins from our house.
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Ponte e Parco di Royal Gorge
4218 Co Rd 3AThe Royal Gorge is a canyon of the Arkansas River located west of Cañon City, Colorado.
You will want to look it up online to see hours and price. It has grown over the years and offers more to do than in the past, but it can be pricey.
It is an hour and 40 mins from our house.
A short walk to the falls. This is free and easy for all ages.
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Rainbow Falls
U.S. 24A short walk to the falls. This is free and easy for all ages.
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain in the United States. At an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level it is the highest zoo in America. The zoo covers 140 acres, 40 of which are in use.
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Zoo di Cheyenne Mountain
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThe Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain in the United States. At an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level it is the highest zoo in America. The zoo covers 140 acres, 40 of which are in use.
Seven Falls is a walking park. From the ticket booth to the base of Seven Falls is .8 of a mile walking on a paved road at a mild incline. There is a tram inside the park for guests that are physically unable to walk up to the base of the falls; however, please note that this tram is not intended to move all guests throughout the park. Tram: $2 per person.
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdSeven Falls is a walking park. From the ticket booth to the base of Seven Falls is .8 of a mile walking on a paved road at a mild incline. There is a tram inside the park for guests that are physically unable to walk up to the base of the falls; however, please note that this tram is not intended to move all guests throughout the park. Tram: $2 per person.
Santa's Workshop is an amusement park that opened on June 16, 1956 in Cascade, Colorado, located on U.S. Route 24 just west of Colorado Springs at the entrance to the Pikes Peak Highway, at the Northern end of Pikes Peak.
Great if you have young children.
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North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwySanta's Workshop is an amusement park that opened on June 16, 1956 in Cascade, Colorado, located on U.S. Route 24 just west of Colorado Springs at the entrance to the Pikes Peak Highway, at the Northern end of Pikes Peak.
Great if you have young children.
Plan your next trip to Cave of the Winds Mountain Park! Enjoy an unforgettable Colorado adventure into a 500-million-year-old underground world with rides.
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Parco Montano della Caverna dei Venti
100 Cave of the Winds RdPlan your next trip to Cave of the Winds Mountain Park! Enjoy an unforgettable Colorado adventure into a 500-million-year-old underground world with rides.
This is a really cool place to hike and explore the beautiful carved landscaping out in Calhan. Only 36 mins from our house, you will find it to be an easy trail with occasional walking uphill.
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Parco Interpretativo di Paint Mines
29950 Paint Mine RdThis is a really cool place to hike and explore the beautiful carved landscaping out in Calhan. Only 36 mins from our house, you will find it to be an easy trail with occasional walking uphill.
The Colorado Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair in Colorado located in Larkspur, Colorado 39 miles south of Denver and 32 miles north of Colorado Springs. The Renaissance Festival typically runs between the months of June and August. It is based on a 16th-century Tudor village.
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Colorado Renaissance Festival
650 S Wilcox StThe Colorado Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair in Colorado located in Larkspur, Colorado 39 miles south of Denver and 32 miles north of Colorado Springs. The Renaissance Festival typically runs between the months of June and August. It is based on a 16th-century Tudor village.
Food scene
This local coffee shop offers sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and bakery items. There are tables to sit inside and a few outside in warmer weather. It's 12 mins away from our house on Black Forest Rd.
They're open daily from 6am-3pm
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R and R Coffee Cafe
11424 Black Forest RdThis local coffee shop offers sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and bakery items. There are tables to sit inside and a few outside in warmer weather. It's 12 mins away from our house on Black Forest Rd.
They're open daily from 6am-3pm
You could stop here for dinner after a day of sightseeing around Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods. Before the sun goes down, make sure you walk through the Historic Broadmoor Hotel and onto the grounds where they have lakes and beautiful trees/gardens. It's a perfect backdrop for photos.
You’ll feel transported right to jolly old England at the Golden Bee, The Broadmoor’s 19th century British Pub. The pub was actually transferred to The Broadmoor panel by panel, directly from the UK. While our Fish & Chips have stood the test of time, the new menu embraces some down-home favorites such as Colossal Pretzel Twist, Classic Reuben Sandwich, and Beer Steamed Mussels.
Enjoy nightly ragtime piano and wet your whistle with our extensive British Beer selection and yards of ale. Cheers!
Guests are also encouraged to participate in the cheerful atmosphere by joining the nightly Ragtime piano sing-along. It’s jolly good fun!
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The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveYou could stop here for dinner after a day of sightseeing around Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods. Before the sun goes down, make sure you walk through the Historic Broadmoor Hotel and onto the grounds where they have lakes and beautiful trees/gardens. It's a perfect backdrop for photos.
You’ll feel transported right to jolly old England at the Golden Bee, The Broadmoor’s 19th century British Pub. The pub was actually transferred to The Broadmoor panel by panel, directly from the UK. While our Fish & Chips have stood the test of time, the new menu embraces some down-home favorites such as Colossal Pretzel Twist, Classic Reuben Sandwich, and Beer Steamed Mussels.
Enjoy nightly ragtime piano and wet your whistle with our extensive British Beer selection and yards of ale. Cheers!
Guests are also encouraged to participate in the cheerful atmosphere by joining the nightly Ragtime piano sing-along. It’s jolly good fun!
This is a neat place in downtown Colorado Springs-it looks like you're entering a subway station from the street and the bar/restaurant is underground. Quirky decor, stone walls make for a neat atmosphere. Service is great and the food is greater!
It is family friendly.
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The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StThis is a neat place in downtown Colorado Springs-it looks like you're entering a subway station from the street and the bar/restaurant is underground. Quirky decor, stone walls make for a neat atmosphere. Service is great and the food is greater!
It is family friendly.
Great burger joint! You can order ahead for pickup or eat inside.
They have a second location on Tejon Street in downtown C/S.
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The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StGreat burger joint! You can order ahead for pickup or eat inside.
They have a second location on Tejon Street in downtown C/S.
A very cool vibe coffee shop with modern touches and creative hot and cold drinks, and a few eating choices.
I love their horchata and cold brew drink!!
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Loyal Coffee
11550 Ridgeline DrA very cool vibe coffee shop with modern touches and creative hot and cold drinks, and a few eating choices.
I love their horchata and cold brew drink!!
Shopping
If you're interested in shopping, the Outlets at Castle Rock is not far-in between Colorado Springs and Denver. You can usually find some good seasonal deals here.
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Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops BlvdIf you're interested in shopping, the Outlets at Castle Rock is not far-in between Colorado Springs and Denver. You can usually find some good seasonal deals here.
A great mall with a lot of shops, restaurants and IKEA in the same area. It is a 50 minute drive from our house.
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Park Meadows Mall station
A great mall with a lot of shops, restaurants and IKEA in the same area. It is a 50 minute drive from our house.
Outdoor shopping and restaurants in close proximity to the Air Force Academy.
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The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyOutdoor shopping and restaurants in close proximity to the Air Force Academy.
Skiing
Winter skiing in Breckenridge is 2 hours and 45 mins away via Hwy 24 or I-70
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Stazione sciistica di Breckenridge
1599 Ski Hill RdWinter skiing in Breckenridge is 2 hours and 45 mins away via Hwy 24 or I-70
Two hours 15 min drive from our house to Loveland ski area.
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Area Sciistica di Loveland
Interstate 70Two hours 15 min drive from our house to Loveland ski area.
Two and a half hour drive from our house.
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Area sciistica di Arapahoe Basin
28194 US-6Two and a half hour drive from our house.
Copper Mountain
Two hours and 40 mins away.
Hiking
A 35 minute drive straight west to Monument for some great hiking trails.
Monument Rock
Hiking, Biking, Walking Trails
30 minute drive to more trails.
Santa Fe Trailhead-Baptist
1916 Baptist RdFox Run Regional Park
2110 Stella DrA short 19 minute from our house.
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