Explore Colorado Springs’ paradise in one magical stop. Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300′ towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies
Originally called “El Capitan” by Spanish settlers, the mountain was renamed Pike’s Peak after Zebulon Pike Jr., an explorer who led an expedition to the southern Colorado area in 1806. At 14,115 feet (4,302 m), it is one of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners. Pikes Peak rises over 8,000 feet above the city of Colorado Springs, and is a designated National Historic Landmark. Take the Cog Railway or Drive to the top of Pikes Peak!
Manitou Springs is a vibrant artisan community, home to world class art, music, theater and sidewalk sculpture displays. The Historic District is lined with unique art galleries, one of a kind gift shops and trading posts with handcrafted Native American treasures.
It has been called the “Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado”. Located in South Cheyenne Canon, Seven Falls cascades 181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of Pikes Peak granite.
Old Colorado City is the oldest city in the Pikes Peak Region. From its beginning in 1859 Old Colorado City had a colorful reputation. Its permanent population had a high percentage of troublemakers, outlaws and other people who enjoyed the rugged comforts of its 21 saloons, houses of ill repute and jails. Old Colorado City was rough, even for the wild, Wild West!
Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center is a wolf sanctuary offering tours Tuesday-Sunday year round.
The Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum is located downtown in the 1903 restored El Paso County Courthouse, preserving the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region. Ghost Town Museum (www.ghosttownmuseum.com) is contained in the original 1899 Colorado Midland railroad complex and contains a complete town made from the very structures that were once decaying into the mountainside.
The Glen Eyrie Castle is the original estate of General William Jackson Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs. It's an 800 acre oasis with towering rock formations, lush lawns and gardens, wildlife and the castle. This is a great place to have afternoon tea!
Colorado Springs is home to the US Olympic headquarters! Free guided tours are available. The site includes the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, interactive kiosks, memorabilia and an indoor/outdoor cafe among other things.