Travel and Explore Colorado Springs, CO!

Colorado Springs, CO Founded in 1872, Colorado Springs is a legendary tourist and recreation center located in the shadow of Pikes Peak and the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Home of the U.S. Air Force Academy that attracts more than a million visitors annually. Nearby mineral springs and a moderate year-round climate have made this area a popular health resort destaination. Events include Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, Hot Air Balloon Classic, Presidents Day Youth Hockey Tournament, Festival of Lights Christmas Parade, and Christmas Pops on Ice.  Air Force Academy Visitor Center  I-25, exit 156B  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 333-8723  The center has a 14-minute film about the academy.  Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center  Colorado College campus, 30 W. Dale St.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 475-2444  The houses the Taylor Collection of Native and American and Hispanic art, an art school and a 450-seat theater.  Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum  215 S. Tejon St., El Paso Country Courthouse  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 578-6650  The museum has displays about the history of Pikes Peak and the Colorado Springs region, medicine and American Indian artifacts as wells as Van Briggle pottery and changing art displays.  El Pomar Carriage House Museum  Lake Ave. and Lake Circle, front of the Broadmoor Hotel  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 634-7711 or ext. 5353.  There are 2 presidential inaugural coaches and a Conestoga wagon highlight the collection of old vehicles.  Flying W Ranch  3330 Chuckwagon Rd.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 598-4000  The ranch presents chuckwagon suppers served outdoors (indoors in bad weather) and western-style stage show entertainment.  Focus On The Family Welcome Center  8655 Explorer Dr.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 531-3400 or 531-3328  It is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional values in the home, publishes magazines and books and produces radio broadcasts, films and videos.  Garden Of The Gods  Garden of the Gods Rd. to 30th St.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 634-6666  It is a 1,300-acre park at the base of Pike's Peak, where the Great Plains meet the Rockies.  Garden of the Gods Visiter Center  1805 N. 30th St.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 634-6666  Displays maps, exhibits, a museum about the area, a multi-media show featuring park history and more.  Gold Camp Road  Along the Cripple Creek Short Line Railroad  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 578-6640  The road is a narrow, twisting, 36-mile gravel mountain road without guardrails.  High Drive  Begins at the end of Cheyenne Blvd.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 578-6640  At the beginning at the end of Cheyenne Blvd., the one-way route ascends steep mountain terrian for 4-miles.  John May Museum Center, The  SR 115 (Nevada Ave.)  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 576-0450 or (800) 666-3841  It displays more than 7,000 giant and exotic insects from the jungles of the world.  McAllister House Museum  423 N. Cascade Ave.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 635-7925  William Palmer in developing Colorado Springs. The restored 1873 house contains origional and period furnishings.  Michael Garman's Magic Town Theater  2418 W. Colorado Ave.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719)471-9391 or (800)731-3908  Has a 3-D cityscape sculpted by artist Michael Garman. Through the use of mirrors, holographs, video projection and illusion.  Museum of the American Numismatic Association  818 N. Cascade Ave.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 632-2646  It is one of the largest repositories of coins, paper money, medals and related items.  North Cheyenne Canon  Use Cheyenne Blvd.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 578-6146  Has rock formations and waterfalls, notably Helen Hunt Falls and Silver Cascades.  Palmer Park  Entrances off Maizeland and Paseo Rds.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 578-6640  Has 737 acres on Austin Bluffs, the park affords a view of the mountains and offers scenic drives, and more.  Peterson Air and Space Museum  East on US 24  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 556-4915  Has displays about air defense, Colorado Springs' aviation heritage.  Pikes Peak Ghost Town  jct. SR 24 and 21st St.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 634-0696  It is housed under one roof and filled with antiques and artifacts reminiscent of and 1800s Old West Town.  Prorodeo Hall Of Fame  101 Pro Rodeo Dr.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 528-4764  It depicts the history of rodeo and honors its champions through multimedia presentations, art, audiovisual programs and artifacts.  Santa's Workshop-North Pole  West on US 24  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 684-9432  It has a 26-acre theme park and highlights include a 7,600-foot Ferris Wheel.  Seven Falls  West on Cheyenne Blvd.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 632-0765  The cascade down a steep canyon in seven distinct falls.  U.S. Air Force Academy  I-25, exits 150B or 156B  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719)333-8723, 333-2779  It prepares cadets for careers in the Air Force.  U.S. Olympic Complex  1750 E. Boulder St.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 578-4618 or 578-4644  Has a 37-acre center for training Olympic hopefuls.  Van Briggle Art Pottery  600 S. 21st St.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 633-4080  It presents a short guided tour through the factory and exhibition rooms.  Western Museum of Mining and Industry  I-25 exit 156A (Gleneagle Dr.)  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 488-0880  It exhibits restored and operating steam engines and mining equipment used in early Western mines.  World Figure Skating Museum Hall of Fame  20 First St.  Colorado Springs  Colorado  (719) 635-5200  It honors such American and international skaters as Sonja Henie, Dick Buton, the Protopopovus and Peggy Fleming.