Places to be....

Colorado Springs is the place to be

Natural and Cultural Landmarks:



Pikes Peak: We start with the best. This 14,110 ft peak inspired Katerine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful. At the summit you will feel as though you are on top of the world.

Garden of the Gods: This is one of the most photographed natural wonders in the United States. The park is 1,350 acres at the foor of Pikes peak. It features fantastically shaped sandstone formations that jut from the earth at crazy angles. The tour will stop at several, including Balanced Rock and Kissing Camels.


Royal Gorge: This actually lies in Canon City. Southwest of Colorado Springs. More than half a million people visit here every year. The gorge is more than a thousand feet deep and over eight miles long. It was created over three million years as the Arkansas River slowly etched its way through solid granite. In 1929, The worlds highest suspension bridge (1,053 ft) was built over the gorge.

Cave of the Winds: Combine science and scenery on a tour of this unique underground cave. Choose a tour suited to your level of comfort and discover beautiful crystals and stone columns. Also enjoy a dramatic night time laser show from the rim of a 500 ft canyon.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings: Relive the ancient Anasazi Indian culture. This is an amazing village built into a clif side. Explore the culture, architecture, and artifacts of these great Southwest Indians. Native American Indian dancing daily in the summer months.

Fun for the family


White Water Rafting: The Arkansas River, Considered one of the top rafting rivers in the country, offers a thrill a minute for those willing to brave its waters. Between various rapids on the river, there are places of quiet water where you can catch your breath and enjoy beautiful mountain scenery.

Pikes Peak International Raceway: 200+ mile per hour machines and drivers roar around one of the finest tracks in the world. Accomodating up to 40,000 spectators, the PPIR is designed for comfort of racing fans and families.

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame: Yee Haww. Giddee up on over to the Hall of Fame. That's right anybody who is somebody on the Rodeo circuit is here. This place is so popular that they have their own airline to bring the people in.


Pikes Peak Cog Railway: From the mountain town of Manitou Springs, you can ride to the summit of Pikes Peak on a cog railway. A ride on the rails is different and fun, and you can see up to 100 miles in any direction from the Peak.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: The only mountain zoo in the country. Over 500 exotic animals reside in this 70 acre park.

Sports:

US Olympic Training Center: Home to many of the top athletes in the country, this facility is in place to help to ensure that our athletes are in top form come Olympic time.

Air Force Academy: Home of the Falcons, This stadium stands out as it sits perched on the side of the mountain.

Sky Sox Stadium: The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are the triple A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, and the last step before the major league. Enjoy resonably priced baseball from April through september.

Denver: Travel just an hour up interstate 25 to see all the big name professionals play.

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Accomodations: Everything from hotels to campgrounds

Airport:Air travel plans can be made here

Activities: More info on area attractions

History: All the facts and figures on Colorado Springs

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