Flying W
Ranch
The Flying W Ranch is a great old western town with mouth-watering
food. When the Flying W Wranglers top the evening off with their outstanding
western stage show you will have a great night out in Colorado.
Garden of
The Gods Visitors Center
Great views, 300 foot towering sandstone rock
formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue
skies. That�s the view you will see from the beautiful Garden of the Gods
Visitor & Nature Center terrace. Bring some water and set out to go hiking
on any of our many beautiful sunny afternoons.
Manitou Cliff
Dwellings
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a rare historical treasure you
won�t want to miss.
You can go inside these fascinating architectural
remnants of an American Indian culture that roamed the Four Corners area of the
Southwest from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1300.
Echo Canyon River
Expeditions
Family fun in Colorado�s Arkansas River.. So if you want to
take an exciting ride down the Arkansas River on a raft this is a good place to
start. Check with the guides directly to find out what is the best time of the
year for you. When the snow melts the water is rapid. After most of the snow is
gone is a much slower relaxed experience. All in all a great adventure. Go for
the day or experience one of their over night trips..
Cave of the
Winds
Discovered by two boys on a church outing in the 1880s, this
impressive underground cavern has offered public tours for well over a century.
Making it the oldest attractions in the Pikes Peak Region. Children, teens and
adults all love to experience what the underworld has to offer. The 45-minute
Discovery Tour takes visitors along a well-lit almost one-mile passageway
through 20 subterranean chambers, complete with stalagmites, stalactites and
limestone canopies.
Van Briggle Pottery
Take a tour of where the artist and
inspiration came from in designing Van Briggle Pottery since 1899. A personal
tour guide will walk you through the entire process of how it was first
manufactured.
North
Pole Home of Santa�s Workshop
Fun for all ages, also great family
Experience. Hours of Santa�s Workshop Season Schedule October 1 thru December
24, 10am-5pm. Closed Wed and Thur. December 25, Closed for the Season.
Pike�s 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.
Experience a wonderful ride.
Western Museum of Mining
& Industry
Explore Colorado�s Rich and colorful mining past. 27 acres
of how mining was performed in the early 20th Century. The Western Museum of
Mining and Industry is located at I-25 exit 156A, just east of the USAFA north
gate.
Seven
Falls
Seven Falls cascades 181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid
cliff of Pikes Peak granite. Seven Falls is located just ten minutes from
downtown Colorado Springs via Cheyenne Blvd. and is open every day of the year
except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and New Years Day. From mid-May to Labor
Day the summer nights come alive with a fascinating glow.
ProRodeo Hall of
Fame
Rodeo - America's original sport - is showcased at the ProRodeo
Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy. A touch screen highlights from
last year's Wrangler National Finals and information from each world champion.
Every January the world champions are on hand to receive those gold buckles and
to sign autographs for fans. Don�t forget to come get your autographs in
January�
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
The Royal Gorge Bridge &
Park is a one-of-a-kind place for your family and friends to make memories that
will last a lifetime! If you haven't been here in awhile, you won't believe the
totally unique fun and new adventures we have waiting for you with more than 360
acres and 21 rides, shows and attractions for you to explore.
Pikes Peak
The
most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in
the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji. At an altitude of 14,110 feet above sea
level, Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks. Visitors
walk it, climb it and most drive it. But however you want to experience this
great mountain its yours for the taking�
Horse Back
Riding
An experience you do not want to miss� OPEN YEAR
ROUND
Office Hours: 8 am-4 pm daily
Must be 8 years old,
250 lb weight limit
Call for Spring, Fall and Winter
Schedules
Reservations recommended for horse back riding in the Garden of the
Gods.
Buckskin Joe's Frontier Town & Railway
Fun time!! Since
1958 Buckskin Joe Frontier Town has been showing guests what the old west was
like. Take a train ride and experience the super views at the Royal Gorge Bridge
Cycling
Adventures
Want to experience the greatness of Colorado on a bike? Well
here is your ticket to fun. Call today to see what types of tours will suite
your individual needs.
Miramont Castle
Visit this historic Castle in Manitou
Springs. You also can enjoy a memorable lunch served in a Victorian
Castle.
Gold
Mine Tours
After over fifty years of conducting public mine tours, this
countries only 1,000 foot vertical shaft gold mine tour, just got bigger and
better as an adventure never to be forgotten by visitors descending the earth to
explore the underground mine workings of the 1890's hard rock gold miner.
Royal Gorge
Railroad
Experience everything the Royal Gorge has to offer with one
ticket. See the Royal Gorge Bridge hanging over 1,000 feet above the train, the
raging Arkansas River, wildlife and fantastic scenery.
Historic Manitou
Springs
Great shops and fun for all. Enjoy a Sunday Brunch or a leisurely
stroll down main street. This makes for a fun and relaxing day.
Cheyenne Mountain
Zoo
Guaranteed fun for the family all kinds of animals to see. Visit
with over 750 animals. Some giraffes will be eating right out of your hand. You
may also get to hear the roar of the Bengal tiger. Do forget the petting zoo or
the train that will circle you around the park.
Will Rogers
Shine
A trip to the Will Rogers Shrine is included in your Zoo admission.
The road to the shrine was constructed by Spencer Penrose in 1924. Spencer
Penrose is the founder of The Broadmoor Hotel and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
When you visit the Shrine you will be able to view a room filled with
information about the Penrose family.
BASEBALL
Sky Sox Stadium
Sky sox stadium is a great park for folks
who like baseball. Every seat has a great view, prices are low, parking is easy,
and the staff is great. All that adds up to an environment that allows you to
focus on the game itself. No crowds, few lines, and you can afford to go
multiple times in a season. It's a great place for baseball.
ICE SKATING RINKS
Colorado Springs World
Arena
The Colorado Springs World Arena is the premier sports and
entertainment venue in the Pikes Peak region. Locally owned and managed, the
non-profit CSWA and the attached Ice Hall regularly host sporting events,
concerts, family shows, banquets, trade shows, graduations, religious rallies
and civic events. With 8,000 seats, the CSWA is large enough to host world-class
events in an intimate set.
Mark Sertich Ice
Center
1705 E Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
719-385-5983
This is an indoor ice skating founded in 1984 and open year-round. It offers
figure skating and ice skating lessons to the public. The rink also hosts adult
and youth ice hockey leagues. Adult pick-up ice hockey and stick time are also
offered.
Colorado Sports Center Ice Skating Rink
16240 Old Denver
Hwy.
Monument, CO 80132
719-487-8572
This rink offers adult and
youth ice hockey as well as pickup ice hockey. One of their main attractions is
public skating sessions. �Lace �em up and get on the ice for a great
experience!� Curling? This is one of the very few rinks in the country to offer
curling.
The Honnen Ice Arena --Colorado College Facility
The Honnen
Ice Arena is located on the campus of Colorado College just west of the
intersection of Cascade and Cache La Poudre streets. The campus is slightly
north of the Colorado Springs downtown area. Both hockey and figure skating are
featured at the rink. All individuals can find a program to suit their
needs--from learning to skate to hockey pick-up games and league games. For more
information, explore the website linked in the title of this section or call
719-389-6157.
ROLLER SKATING
RINK
Skate
City
Partygoers alike agree this is a fun place to spend your birthday
with friends and family! See their website linked in the title of this section
for several locations to serve you
FISHING
Angler's Covey
Fly-fishing Guide Service
World-class fly fishing, guide service, guided
wade trips. Angler'sCovey is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in
Colorado Springs. Offering full or half day guided fly fishing tripe on the
South Platte River, just one hour from Denver or Colorado Springs.
ART IN COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Springs
Fine Art Center
The Fine Arts Center's new museum addition, designed by
architect David Owen Tryba and considered his �finest achievement,� will
complement and enhance the original structure designed by New Mexican architect
John Gaw Meem in 1936.
The addition will feature nine permanent collection galleries, two traveling
exhibition galleries, and an unprecedented tactile gallery. The expanded 132,286
square-foot facility will host major international traveling and changing
exhibitions and feature works from the Center�s significant permanent
collection.
The fine arts center also includes the Bemis school of art .which is a
year-round facility at the Colorado Springs fine arts center, dedicated to arts
education for all ages.Experienced artists and art instructors, large studios
and limited class size create a motivational and supportive environment in which
each student may explore his or her creative potential. There is also a theatre
and caf�.
Colorado
Springs Art Guild
Your info center for art shows, classes, and events in
the Pikes Peak area. On-line galleries. Contact an artist. Buy art on line.
Enter exhibits. Join CSAG and network with other artists.
The Professional
Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs
Serving the Colorado Springs
photographer since 1989, the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado
Springs brings together professional photographers in a relaxed, informative,
and fun atmosphere that promotes the advancement of the photographer's skill
while allowing an arena where photographers can share their work, ideas, and
resources.
Colorado Springs Art Organizations
Arts organizations
including writers, artists, musicians, dance, film, art councils, organizations,
music, painters.
John May Museum
Boasts two museums and an RV park with
campgrounds. The museum of Natural History has one of the world�s best
collections of giant insects, related creatures and rare artifacts. The Museum
of Space Exploration has a wealth of information and photos of the history of
man in space.
Ghost Town
Museum
Turn your clock back 100 years, to see a true preservation of
Colorado�s western past. Ghost town Museum is a fun and historic look back at
kind of the old west town that used to dot this region during the late 1800�s
and early 1900�s. The museum delights young and old with lots of hands on
activities like arcades and panning for real gold.
Money Museum
Through the discovery of money, America�s
largest museum dedicated to numismatics brings culture to life. The museum
explores art, history, science and much more to promote the diverse nature of
money and related items. The museum includes exhibits in three main galleries,
where visitors can find spectacular rarities and learn about the history of our
nation and the world as seen through money.
MUSIC
Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
The Chamber Orchestra of
the Springs is a non-profit community chamber orchestra, currently celebrating
20 seasons. Its mission is to provide great chamber music to music lovers of the
Pikes Peak region.
The orchestra performs a variety of music: great classics, forgotten gems of
the past, and new music recently composed by Colorado Springs composers. Their
repertoire extends across four centuries of musical excellence.
The orchestra currently performs five programs per year, frequently
accompanying accomplished professional musicians from around the United States.
Guest appearances have included Colorado Springs Symphony artists Rebecca Lee,
violin; Michael Yopp, French horn; Catherine Staton, viola; and Paul Nagem,
flute. Come visit them today.
Pikes Peak
Philharmonic
The Orchestra is a was first called Colorado Springs
Community Orchestra has expanded to include musicians from all over the world.
They are a non-profit organizations with volunteers from all walks of life.
Colorado Springs Dance
Theatre
The Colorado Springs Dance Theatre sponsors performances by
national and international dance companies, with related residency activities
including master classes, lecture demonstrations, pre-performance lectures,
workshops, children's performances, and receptions.
Ballet
Society of Colorado Springs
The Balance of Excellence, Dance and
Health--The dance program at Ballet Society of Colorado Springs offers a
balanced, intensive and challenging dance education in a supportive and
stimulating environment. They strongly believe in educating the whole person.
The Ballet Society emphasize training healthy dancers who have both the self
esteem to enter a challenging field and the physical understanding that leads to
professional longevity. Their students receive the necessary tools to enable
them to actively participate in their own training while encouraging them to
develop as young artists and individuals.