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Air Force
Academy The Academy is currently open to visitors take exit
156B from I-25 just north of Colorado Springs proper. Areas open to
visitors are the Academy Chapel, The field House, Arnold Hall and the
Honor Court. Link
Buffalo Herd Nature Preserve
Buffalo Herd Located 20 miles west of Denver at I-70 Exit 250. The
city of Denver maintains a herd of buffalo in a natural setting. The
buffalo are direct descendants of the last wild buffalo herd left in
America. Excellent photo opportunities.
Cave of the Winds Located 6 miles West of
Colorado Springs on Highway 24. Open all year. One of the best caving
tours in America. Three levels of cave tours offered. 100,000 of
thousands people have seen and experienced this cave.
Celestial Seasonings The
largest manufacturer of specialty hot teas in the U.S. Their mission to
create and sell healthful naturally oriented products that nurture both
body and soul. Free tours. Boulder/Niwot
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Founded
in 1926 by Spencer Penrose to house his collection of exotic
animals. In 1938 in was made into a public trust and zoo for the
residents of Colorado Springs. Zoo is on the side of Cheyenne
Mountain with great views of the city
Great Sand Dunes
National Park & Preserve Colorado's newest National Park is located in the San Luis
Valley of southern Colorado on the west side of LaVeta Pass. Here you will
find North America's highest sand dunes rising over 750 feet in height. The
area contains over 30 square miles of sand dunes.
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Map
Garden
of the Gods
Nature museum with thirty interactive exhibits on the animals,
plants, geology, Native Americans and area history. Adventure
theater show “How Did Those Red Rocks Gets There?” Nature talks and
walks, three shops and dining inside or outside with spectacular
views. Allow one hour before visiting the Park. Open daily
Gates
Planetarium at Denver Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science
is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science
education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help
Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth,
and the universe.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings Located West of
Colorado Springs on Highway 24, prehistoric Indians' ruins (1100 to
1300 A.D.) Museums displaying prehistoric artifacts. Retail stores.
Native American dance performances (June, July, August). Open year
round, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
North Pole
Christmas theme amusement park is a memory maker for family fun! The
village features amusement rides for all ages, gift shops,
restaurants, magic shows and visitation privileges with Santa
himself! Ten miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
The highest cog railway and train in the United States. Has been
operating for 114 years. Station in Manitou Springs. Winds it's way
to the top of 14,110 foot Pikes Peak. Trip lasts 3 Hours 10 minutes.
It is well worth the price of admission. Beautiful ride anytime of
year.
Red Rocks. The
naturally formed, world-renowned outdoor Amphitheatre is located
just fifteen miles west of Denver and hosts top musical events
throughout the summer season. Red Rocks Park encompasses 818 acres
and is open to hikers and sightseers year-round. The Visitor Center
features state-of-the-art meeting facilities, a restaurant and
lounge, and an amazing display chronicling the Amphitheatre’s
geologic evolution and entertainment history
Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Canyon City
Colorado. . Called "the most scenic railroad in America" This ride is a
breathtaking 2 hour trip through some of Colorado's most scenic country.
Rocky Mountain National Park. Located
southwest
of Ft. Collins Colorado. From Ft Collins go south to Loveland then west on US34 to Estes Park.
From Greeley go directly west on hwy 34. Open Year
around. Trail Ridge Road, Highest continues highway in US, Open Memorial Day
to Labor Day. Deer, Elk, moose, coyote, bear, cougar and big horn sheep. The
park is host to over 3 million visitors a year. At the entrance to the
park is the village of Estes Park a neat little mountain town.Map
Roxborough State Park The park is a
crown jewel among the Colorado State Parks. The 3,319-acre park
preserves the unparalleled scenic beauty of breathtaking sandstone
outcroppings known as the Fountain and Lyons Formations. These elegant
spires, sentinels and hogbacks rising abruptly on the Front Range are
silent remnants of Roxborough's 1.3 billion year march through
geologic time. Prehistoric man, Native Americans, trappers, ranchers
and miners left their own historic marks here, too. Roxborough is a
unique patchwork of delicate ecosystems providing a habitat for bears,
cougars, fox, coyotes, eagles, hawks, rattlers and more. Visitors are
encouraged to explore the park, open year-round, through hiking its
10.5 miles of day-use trails, observing wildlife and discovering their
individual secrets, photographing nature
Seven Falls Open
daily, May 17-Labor Day, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Ride mountain elevator
to Eagles Nest overview, gift shops, illuminated evenings. Adults,
$7 until 6 p.m. $8.50 after 6 p.m.; children (6-15) $4.50 until 6
p.m., $5.50 after 6 p.m. Group rates available
Van Briggle Art Pottery Company
Established in 1899 Van Briggle is America's oldest continuously
active art pottery. Free tour. Enjoy our lovely showroom. Colorado
Springs
Water World America's largest family water
park features over 41 aquatic attractions on 64 beautifully landscaped
acres including two giant wave pools, white-water rapids, speed slides,
Voyage to the Center of the Earth, Lost River of the Pharaohs, Wally
World for tots and much more. Free parking, picnics welcome.
Area Museums See our museums pages for a collection of Northern
Colorado area museums pages and links. |
