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Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway - Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway features award-winning street shows that highlight the authentically restored frontier town, including gunfights, hangings, a medicine show, musical entertainment, magic shows, and more. Cave of the Winds - Explore this fantastic cave through the standard walking tour, or choose one of the two specialized tours. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is America's only mountain zoo! In addition to the collection of over 500 types of animals, you can ride the 1920's historic carousel, and see the most spectacular views of Colorado Springs. Your Zoo admission also includes access to the incredible Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. Garden of the Gods - This incredible city-owned park is truly one of a kind. It offers towering sandstone formations, a wonderful view of Pikes Peak, paved and unpaved hiking paths, the historic Rock Ledge Ranch living history museum, and many other amenities. Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway - Ride a cog train from Manitou to the summit of Pike's Peak. The ride offer breathtaking scenery. Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame/Museum of American Cowboy - The only museum in the world devoted exclusively to the sport of rodeo and the men and women who have made it a world class sporting event. Visitors are treated to the Hall of Champions gallery, art exhibits, two video theatre presentations, rodeo & cowboy gear & memorabilia, live rodeo animals, rodeo arena, sculpture garden and a unique Rodeo America store. United States Air Force Academy - Museum, Visitor Center, Movie (14 minute video) "Pursuit of Excellence", and Self Guided Tour - All free to the public. |
Pike's Peak - The most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji, Pikes Peak forms a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs and the Garden of the Gods. Over a half million people reach the summit house every year by the Pikes Peak Highway, Barr Trail or the Pikes Peak Cog Railroad. Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site - Located at the edge of beautiful Garden of the Gods Park, the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum. Royal Gorge Bridge - Experience the World's Highest Suspension Bridge. Plus, an Aerial Tram, Incline Railway, Plaza Theater, and Nature Center with Colorado Wildlife and the Rocky Mountains. The park also features an entertainment gazebo, children's attractions, a variety of shops, restaurants and picnic areas. Santa's Workshop - Santa’s Workshop/North Pole is a Christmas themed family amusement park located at the foot of Pike's Peak that has been in existence since 1956. At the center of Santa’s Workshop is the North Pole, an ice-covered pole that never melts. Surrounding the North Pole are a variety of gift shops, each with their own unique selection of toys & gifts. Don't be surprised if you see Santa himself! Seven Falls - Seven Falls is located in a natural box cañon. It is the only waterfall in Colorado listed in the National Geographic list of International waterfalls. The falls are best viewed from the Eagle’s Nest Observation platform – accessed by the mountain elevator located inside the mountain. One can also take the 224-step stairway. Native Americans present interpretations of Indian dances hourly during the summer. Trails for walkers & bikers, snack bar, and picnic facilities. |
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