Adventures

Scenic Wonders Everywhere in Colorado Springs

You’ll never tire of the spectacular vistas

Garden of the Gods

No matter how many times you visit the Garden of the Gods, the enormous red sandstone formations will fill you with awe. You can truly imagine giant mythical gods walking amongst the rocks. Go there – you won’t be disappointed.

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Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Native American Ute culture can be found at historic Rock Ledge Ranch at the Garden of the Gods.  Discover the inspiring stories of the first inhabitants of this region.

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Ghost Town Museum

Take the grand kids when they come to visit! Pan for gold like a real old-time prospector. Crank a butter churn. Try the shooting gallery. See real treasures and artifacts from the Wild West. It’s fascinating fun!

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Pike’s Peak

Drive to the 14,115 foot summit of Pike’s Peak year-round, weather permitting. The unforgettable 2-3 hour round trip will take you through 4 different life zones before reaching the very top. Take your camera.

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Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum

Explore the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, a replica of ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings in Manitou Springs. The 800-1000 year old dwellings were meticulously moved and re-assembled to protect them from looters. See their tools, pottery, and weapons.

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Manitou Incline

For the truly active person, the Incline is a cable car track turned into 2,768 steps up a steep grade. Whew! People come from all over the world to scale the Manitou Incline. By reservation only.

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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Two cave tours to choose from – one is by lantern light! See millions of years’ worth of geologic formations that are still being formed today by water flowing through limestone. C’mon out of the cave and fly high above the canyon on zip lines or the Terror-dactyl! Woo-hoo!

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Palmer Park

An enormous wilderness preserve in the heart of Colorado Springs with hiking, biking, and horseback-riding. Bring your own horse, or rent one at the park stables. Dog park, soccer field, volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, and picnic tables too. Incredible views of the mountain from every place in the park. Open year-round and totally free!

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Valley Hi Golf Course

Play 18 holes of challenging golf on this Colorado Springs municipal course. You may find foxes and deer roaming the fairways, driving range, and putting green. Beautiful mountain views, pro-shop, lessons, and a full-service restaurant.

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Fishing at Monument Lake

Just 30 minutes north of Colorado Springs, Monument Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and channel catfish, plus native populations of perch, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Enjoy boating fishing, hiking, and picnicking.

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Manitou Winery

All wines are blended and bottled in house. Try their white, red, and fruit wines. Or blend your own wines! Daily wine tastings are handicap-accessible and dog friendly.

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Bear Creek Dog Park

Your dog wants to enjoy the great outdoors too! Grassy prairies, hills, trails, and a gurgling creek comprise this 25 acre dog park. Big dog/little dog areas, dog wash station, picnic tables, public restrooms and plenty of water for dogs and their humans.

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Rodeos, Music, Food Festivals, and Spooky Fun at the Coffin Races

All kinds of fun at all kinds of events all year long. There’s no reason to stay home when you can enjoy everything that Colorado Springs has to offer. Just click the calendar to see when and where.

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Hungry?

Why cook tonight when there are restaurants to please every taste and budget in Colorado Springs. Dine on American classics, Mexican food, pizza, Asian cuisine, Italian fare, cute cafés, Mediterranean style, steaks, seafood, burgers, donuts, vegetarian, and more!

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Adventures in Retirement Begin at Emerald Acres MHC

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