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Colorado Springs Attractions
Fun places to see in the Pikes Peak Region
Looking for fun and exciting attractions to experience while on vacation? With a wide variety of Colorado Springs attractions to see when in town, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy. Feed the giraffes at the America’s only mountain zoo, take a step back in time in an old ghost town or roar with dinosaurs. Colorado Springs attractions have something for everyone and every age. The region features more than 55 incredible Colorado Springs tourist attractions including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and the U.S. Olympic Training Center, that are ready to make your next vacation the experience of a lifetime.
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Area: Northwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $Adventure Miniature Golf features four 18-hole courses. Each course has a theme; Around the World, Old West, Journey Through Time, and Story Land.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsYour Adventure Starts Here! Balloon Rides, Jeep Excursions, Segway Adventures, Zipline Tours. Tours offered year round. Guaranteed, the most fun in Colorado Springs is with Adventures Out West.
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Area: Manitou SpringsOld fashioned fun games in the heart of Manitou Springs.
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Area: Northwest Colorado SpringsCome join us on horseback in the Pike National Forest to take in some of the most pristine country in Colorado. Offering many ride time options with views of Indian Peak and Devils Head Lookout Tower!
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Area: Manitou SpringsEmbark on a day of family fun and adventure. Choose between three adventurous cave tours or enjoy the thrill of our outdoor attractions. Lots to do for the whole family at Cave of Winds Mountain Park!
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $$No visit to the Pikes Peak region is complete without a trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - America's mountain zoo! Experience unforgettable adventures with breathtaking mountain scenery and more than 900 animals from around the world.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPrice: $$-$$$Want to learn to climb or hone your climbing skills? Climb indoors with us! Our community climbing gym offers sport climbing, bouldering, a unique kids only space (Aerie), yoga, fitness, training, youth and adult programs, birthday parties, and unique events and competitions.
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Area: River CommunitiesExperience the best of Colorado in our customized open-air jeeps that are modified with your comfort in mind and view the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife that call Colorado home. We pride ourselves on providing guided, high quality, scenic, and interpretive jeep tours.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPrice: $-$$$The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, built in 1936, grew out of and expanded on the mission of the esteemed Broadmoor Art Academy to become one of the only multi-discipline arts institutions in the nation.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPrice: FREELocated downtown in the restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum builds a lasting connection to the Pikes Peak Region by preserving and sharing our cultural history.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesAt the Wolf & Wildlife Center you can take a fun and educational walking tour with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. We guarantee an up-close view of the elusive wolf. Reservations required; school groups, scout groups, nature enthusiasts, other organizations are welcome.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesA trip reveals scenic wonders around every curve as century-old steam locomotive transports you back to the gold mining days of Cripple Creek Victor, Colorado. A treat for railroad and history buffs, kids and the whole family.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesPrice: $Learn about gold mining, geologic and human history, view displays that showcase the unique mountain environment, and learn about regional recreational activities and attractions.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesPrice: $-$$A whole new species of FUN! See unique and spectacular dinosaurs including T-Rex, raptors, giant flying and marine reptiles, huge carnivorous fish and life restorations. Look into an actual fossil preparation laboratory.
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsPrice: FREEThis collection was donated to and is presently in the possession of the Friends of Dr. Lester L. Williams Committee and on display and available to the public.
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Area: Northwest Colorado SpringsThe Flying W Ranch rides again! Beginning as a mountain cattle ranch in 1947, it’s a living symbol of Western heritage. Chow down on a three-course BBQ feast and sing along with the Flying W Wranglers.
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Area: Northeast Colorado SpringsCall ahead for tour times. Free kid's entertainment and play area with 3-story slide. Ice cream parlor with tasty treats & great food - bookstore and visitor center too.
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Area: Manitou SpringsGarden of the Gods Trading Post, nestled in the southwest corner of the Garden of the Gods Park near the Balanced Rock entrance, is Colorado's largest and most extensive gift facility and gallery.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $$Gather Mountain Blooms is a cut-flower farm with a mission to promote community in a field of beautiful flowers. Join us at the farm to cut your own flowers, visit our farm store, attend a workshop, or participate in Brunch & Blooms, Dahlias at Sunset.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $The museum display 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.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $-$$Located next door to Garden of the Gods, Glen Eyrie Castle and Conference Center is the former home of Colorado Springs founder General William Palmer. Attend a Tour, enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Castle, visit the Bookstore and Cafe, or stay the night!
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsIvywild School is a flourishing communal atmosphere linking commerce and community with gathering spaces, local cuisine, art and gardens. Formerly an elementary school, Ivywild’s façade holds true to its roots as reimagined spaces fill the halls again with the voices of children and adults alike.
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Area: Northwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $1025 Garden of the Gods Rd, Suite D - Virtual Reality games starting as low as $10 per experience.
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Area: Manitou SpringsPrice: $Be sure to include Manitou Cliff Dwellings during your visit to the Pikes Peak region. The magic and mystery of the Native American culture is sure to delight you.
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Area: Old Colorado CityPrice: $-$$Magic Town is Michael Garman's handmade 3,000 square foot sculptural theater. This miniature, 1/6 scale neighborhood is filled it with hundreds of hand-sculpted characters in an intricately detailed city. Holograms tell stories, and mirrored illusions make the sculptures transform right before your eyes.
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Area: Manitou SpringsPrice: $Visit the Queen's Parlour Tearoom in historic Miramont Castle Museum, Manitou Springs, where you can play make-believe wearing our Victorian hats and derbies. Homemade soups, hearty sandwiches, fabulous desserts.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesDescend 1,000' underground in America's only vertical shaft gold mine tour. Experience the old west as it was for hard rock gold miners of The World's Greatest Gold Camp, Cripple Creek Colorado.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPrice: $Established in 1967, the Money Museum is America's largest museum dedicated to coins, paper money, tokens and medals. The museum explores art, history, science and much more to promote the diverse nature of money and related items.
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Area: Northeast Colorado SpringsPrice: $We offer Jeep tours of the Colorado Springs area. Scenic tours of the Pikes Peak region. We use modern, enclosed Jeeps to keep you warm, or we can remove stuff for a more open-air experience...after all, it’s a Jeep!
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsPrice: $-$$Providing unique educational experiences that promote a deeper understanding of the historical importance of American aviation in World War II and its role in shaping the world in which we live.
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Area: Manitou SpringsPrice: $$Santa's Workshop/North Pole is a family-oriented Christmas theme amusement park nestled at the base of world-famous Pikes Peak. This 27 acre alpine village was established in the township of Cascade, Colorado, in 1956.
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Area: Northeast Colorado SpringsPrice: $$Our Red Barn Ranch is on 40 acres of rolling prairie, located 2 miles south of the town of Calhan. Offering hands-on interaction with our herd of 31 alpacas, 2 llamas, 3 angora goats, 4 horses, 2 pony's. barn kittens, chickens and a pet turkey!
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: FREEPenrose Heritage Museum showcases the history and heritage of the Pikes Peak region through the personal artifact collection of Colorado Springs philanthropists Spencer and Julie Penrose, who built the Pikes Peak Auto Highway (1916), The Broadmoor hotel (1918) and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (1926). Free admission.
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsPrice: FREEThe museum is a collection of buildings, an airport and Medal of Honor Park contained within a State Historical District, site of the first Colorado Springs Municipal Airport founded in 1926. The museum collection includes sixteen aircraft and nine rockets/missiles.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPikeRide is your local non-profit electric bike share program. Explore Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs on an electric-assist bike. It's fun, affordable, and environmentally friendly. Download the PikeRide app today and get moving!
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Area: Manitou SpringsPrice: $$Pikes Peak is America's Mountain. Drive the Pikes Peak Highway to the 14,115-ft. summit of Pikes Peak. Enjoy spectacular views along the way and at the summit. The Summit House has a gift shop, restrooms and snack shop with delicious home-made doughnuts.Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Area: Regional ServicesPikes Peak Region Attractions is your one-stop shop for the region's top attractions and activities!
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesThe new Summit Visit Center at the top of Pikes Peak offers amazing views, interactive educational exhibits and a great food court that allows you to order ahead of your trek up the mountain.
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Area: Northeast Colorado SpringsPrice: $Our vintage trolley and railway museum is located in the 1888 Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Roundhouse; in the historic Roswell district of Colorado Springs. Learn about and experience the extraordinary transit history of our city.
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Area: Northwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $A heritage center devoted to professional rodeo. After viewing a history film, visitors can explore the Heritage Hall displaying both historic and modern cowboy gear and clothing.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $A visit to Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site allows visitors to experience the lives of people who dwelled, worked, hunted, herded and raised families in this area from the 1700s to the early 20th century.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPrice: FREESee 60+ original and restored vintage and antique Indians, Harley-Davidson, Excelsior, and more. View authentic period photographs and a wide display of memorabilia. Free admission!
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Area: River CommunitiesPrice: $-$$$Open on a daily basis! More awe-inspiring than ever before.
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Area: River CommunitiesThe Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience allows families to learn and experience science-focused interactive displays, full-scale dinosaur fossil casts, hands-on exhibits with real dinosaur fossils, skinned animatronic dinosaur exhibits, and guided tours. Plus, for added fun, value, and lasting memories a multi-story ropes course! Closed Jan/Feb.
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Area: Regional ServicesUnlock your Colorado Adventure in the Royal Gorge Region! Whitewater rafting, hiking, ziplines, antiquing, scenic train, festivals, and the Royal Gorge Bridge. Our mild weather, spectacular scenery, wide array of family activities, and numerous lodging & dining options make this the perfect Colorado destination.
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Area: River CommunitiesWatch the majestic beauty of the Royal Gorge unfold aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.
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Area: River CommunitiesPrice: $$Get ready to take to the skies with the Royal Gorge regions newest outdoor adventure! 9 zip lines, spanning over a mile of exhilarating adventure with over a half mile of beautiful, informative scenic hikes. See our listing under Outdoor Adventure!
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsPrice: $Displaying 100's of pictures, memorabilia and rare artifacts, we not only offer great food, but a flight through aviation history. The Airplane Restaurant's centerpiece is a fully intact Boeing KC-97 tanker. Forty-two passengers can actually eat in the plane of the 275-seat restaurant.
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Area: Manitou SpringsThe Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is open for business after a three-year, $100 million rebuild. You can book tickets now.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $Broadmoor Seven Falls is 224 steps up a series of waterfalls. Take the steps to hiking trails and streams that feed the 181-foot drop of falling water at the falls. Seven Falls; the only Colorado waterfall on the National Geographic's list of international wonders.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsThe Broadmoor World Arena offers a world-class experience in the premier sports and entertainment venue in the Pikes Peak region.
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Area: River CommunitiesEnjoy the beautiful park and picnic grounds, the setting of the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. Open daily year-round. Lots of parking. Sample award winning wines while shopping in the Tasting Room voted Best on the Front Range.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsLocated in southwest downtown Colorado Springs, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.
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Area: Northwest Colorado SpringsPrice: FREEExplore the beauty and history of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesPrice: $Two floors of artifacts, books, exhibits and photographs depict the life in Victor from its earlier days to he heyday of gold mining. Pan for real gold and gems outside the museum, open daily.
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Area: Manitou SpringsManitou Springs - Visit us and discover why Native Americans consider Manitou Springs a place of healing.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPlease visit www.weidnerfield.com or www.switchbacksfc.com for game schedule, tickets, team info, apparel, and to learn about available function space for hosting special events.
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Area: Northeast Colorado SpringsExperience the roar of working steam engines, including a 37-ton Corliss Steam Engine. Learn Gold Panning and keep what you find. See what rocks/minerals are in the food you eat, experiment with hands-on exhibits, picnic on our 27 acres, and much more!
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Area: Northeast Colorado SpringsWhirlyball is the ultimate game combination of playing lacrosse and basketball while driving a bumper car. Yes, you read that right. Experience a thrill like none other as you compete against family, friends, and strangers to be crowned Whirlyball champion.
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsEaster Egg Acres is a family farm dedicated to raising quality products, while giving back. Offering milk shares, eggs, and classes.
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Area: River CommunitiesGroup friendly winery offering tours, receptions, and tastings. We produce 500 cases of a variety of affordable wines.
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsWe are a family operated farm in Ellicott offering hand-crafted luxury soaps, bath body goods, pasture-raised eggs, antiques collectibles, baked goods, and more!
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsDon't just watch it... live it! The first and only fully immersive Murder Mystery in Colorado. An experience to die for!
