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     "Colorado Springs, CO"
     
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     
     
     

    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.

     Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway
     P.O. Box 1387
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 275-5149 or 275-5485
     http://buckskinjoes.com/
     Explore the living history of Buckskin Joe Old West town and ride the Royal Gorge Scenic train; Colorado's most unusual vacation attractions.

     Cave of the Winds
     P. O. Box 826
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     719-685-5444
     http://www.caveofthewinds.com/
     The attraction offers tours of its caverns.

     Cañon City Chamber of Commerce
     403 Royal Gorge Blvd.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 275-2331 or (800) 876-7922
     http://www.canoncitychamber.com/
     The chamber of commerce offers information about the city of Cañon.

     Colorado Alligator Farm
     9162 County Road 9 North
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 378-2612
     http://www.gatorfarm.com/
     The alligator farm is family oriented, recreational, and educational farm raising alligators in an integrated ecosystem.

     Colorado Springs & Interurban Railway
     2333 Steel Dr.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 475-9508
     http://colospringstrolleys.home.att.net/
     Tour Colorado Springs by its interruban railway.

     Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
     30 W. Dale Street
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 475-2444
     
     The houses the Taylor Collection of Native, American, and Hispanic art. The art school offers a 450-seat theater.

     Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
     215 South Tejon Street
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 385-5990
     http://www.cspm.org/
     
    The museum has displays about the history of Pikes Peak and the Colorado Springs region, medicine and American Indian artifacts as well as Van Briggle pottery and changing art displays.

     Colorado Springs World Arena
     3185 Venetucci Blvd.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 477-2100
     http://www.worldarena.com/
     The arena offer Colorado Gold Kings Hockey, College Hockey, concerts, basketball, and more.

     Compassion International
     12290 Voyager Parkway
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 487-7000 or (800) 336-7676
     http://www.compassion.com/
     Sponsor a needy child through Compassion's Christian child sponsorship ministry.

     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.

     Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
     P.O.Box 185
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 748-3253
     http://www.nps.gov/flfo/
     The area offers prehistoric life and beauty.

     Focus On The Family Welcome Center
     8605 Explorer Dr.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 531-3400 or (800) 531-3400
     http://www.fotf.org/
     
    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
     1805 N. 30th Street
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 634-6666
     http://www.gardenofgods.com/
     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 Trading Post
     324 Beckers Lane
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 685-9045 or (800) 874-4515
     http://www.co-trading-post.com/
     Colorado's largest and oldest trading post founded in 1900, specializing in Colorado gifts and souvenirs, Native American jewelry, Navajo rugs, sandpaintings, and Pueblo pottery, Southwest Art Gallery.

     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) 689-3461
     
     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.

     IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
     1826 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Suite 109
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 442-2014
     http://www.iaff-ffm.com/
     
    IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, International Association of Fire Fighters Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs.

     Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama Dinner Theater
     444 Ruxton Ave.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 685-5104 or 685-5572
     http://www.pikes-peak.com/theatre/
     The Dinner Theatre offers hilarious comedy and quality entertainment.

     John May Museum Center, The
     SR 115 (Nevada Ave.)
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 576-0450 or (800) 666-3841
     http://www.pikes-peak.com/NaturalHistory/
     The museum center displays more than 7,000 giant and exotic insects from the jungles of the world.

     Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum
     3 Kreg Ln.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 685-5242 or (800) 354-9971
     http://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/
     Located in the scenic foothills of Pikes Peak, overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs, Manitou Cliff Dwellings presents a unique look at Native American culture. Wander leisurely through the preserve and explorethe fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi (c. 1100-1300 A.D.).

     Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
     354 Manitou Ave.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     719-685-5089 or 800-642-2567
     http://www.manitousprings.org/
     The facility presents information of the Manitou Springs area.

     McAllister House Museum
     423 N. Cascade Ave.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 635-7925
     http://www.oldcolo.com/hist/mcallister/index.html/
     
    The McAllister House Meuseum is one of the oldest homes in Colorado Springs.

     Michael Garman's Magic Town Theater
     2418 W. Colorado Ave.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 471-9391 or (800) 731-3908
     http://www.michaelgarman.com/magictown/magictown.html
     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
     http://www.money.org/
     The ANA, a non-profit, educational organization chartered by Congress -- is dedicated to the collection and study of coins, paper money, tokens and medals, and was created for the benefit of its members and the numismatic community.

     North Cheyenne Canon
     Use Cheyenne Blvd.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 578-6146
     
     Has rock formations and waterfalls, notably Helen Hunt Falls and Silver Cascades.

     North Pole Santa's Workshop
     West on US 24
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 684-9432
     http://www.santas-colo.com/
     Santa’s Workshop/North Pole is a Christmas themed family amusement park with an ice-covered pole that never melts. Surrounding is a variety of gift shops, each with unique selection of toys & gifts. Visit Santa’s House to greet the jolly old elf himself.

     Palmer Park
     Entrances off Maizeland and Paseo Rds.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 578-6640
     
     The park 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
     150 E. Ent Ave.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 556-4915
     
     
    The museum displays are about air defense, and Colorado Springs' aviation heritage.

     Pikes Peak Country Attractions
     354 Manitou Ave.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 685-5894 or (800) 525-2250
     http://www.pikes-peak.com/
     Pikes Peak Country Colorado's Premier Vacation Destination.

     Pikes Peak Ghost Town Museum
     400 S. 21st St.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 634-0696
     http://ghosttownmuseum.com/
     The museum is housed under one roof and filled with antiques and artifacts reminiscent of and 1800s Old West Town.

     Pikes Peak International Raceway
     16650 Midway Ranch Rd.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 382-7223 or (800) 306-7223
     http://www.ppir.com/
     Pikes Peak International Raceway is Colorado's premiere racing facility for NASCAR, IRL, Indy, Truck and Superbike racing.

     Prorodeo Hall of Fame
     101 Pro Rodeo Dr.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 528-4764
     http://www.prorodeo.com/
     Depicts the history of rodeo and honors its champions through multimedia presentations, art, audiovisual programs, and artifacts.

     Ramlin' Annie
     2625 Tibburn Way
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 550-8209
     http://citystar.com/ramlinannie/
     Variety musical entertainers specializing in parties, weddings, special occasions, and banquets.

     Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
     P.O.Box 549
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     719-275-7507 or 888-333-5597
     http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/
     The area offers the world's highest suspension bridge and more.

     Royal Gorge Route Railroad
     401 Water St.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (303) 569-2403 or (888) RAILS-4U
     http://royalgorgeroute.com/
     Train ride through the spectacular scenery of the Royal Gorge of Colorado-America's premier railroad adventure.

     Seven Falls
     West on Cheyenne Blvd.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 632-0765
     http://www.sevenfalls.com/
     Seven Falls has been called the “Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado."

     Six Flags-Elitch Gardens
     299 Walnut St.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (303) 572-4519 or 629-0740
     http://www.sixflags.com/elitchgardens/
     The park offers rides, entertainment, and the Elitch Gardens.

     The Flying W Ranch
     3330 Chuckwagon Rd.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 598-4000
     http://www.flyingw.com/
     Cowboy Ranch Colorado. Dude Ranch. The best in Western Food and Entertainment. Chuck wagon suppers and western stage shows! with the Flying W Wranglers in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

     U.S. Air Force Academy
     2346 Academy Dr.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 333-8723 or 333-2779
     http://www.usafa.af.mil/
     The academy prepares cadets for careers in the Air Force.

     U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center
     2346 Academy Dr.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 333-8723
     http://www.usafa.af.mil/
     
    The center has a 14-minute film about the academy.

     U.S. Olympic Complex
     1 Olympic Plaza
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 578-4604
     http://www.usolympicteam.com/
     
    The complex has a 37-acre center for training Olympic hopefuls.

     Van Briggle Art Pottery
     600 S. 21st St.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 633-7729 or (800) 633-7729
     http://www.vanbriggle.com/
     Van Briggle Art Pottery offering fine art, pottery & ceramics, including ceramic tiles and collectalbes. Collectible Art Deco Pottery in the tradition of Artist Van Briggle.

     Western Museum of Mining and Industry
     1025 North Gate Rd.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 488-0880
     http://www.wmmi.org/
     
    The museum exhibits restored and operating steam engines, and mining equipment used in early Western mines.

     Womacks Casino
     200 E. Bennett Ave.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 689-0333 or (800) WOMACKS
     http://www.womackscasino.com/
     Womacks Casino offers more than 560 of the loosest slot and video machines as well as your favorite table games, all in historic Cripple Creek, Colorado.

     World Figure Skating Museum
     20 First St.
     Colorado Springs, Colorado
     (719) 635-5200
     
     The museum honors American and international skaters such as Sonja Henie, Dick Buton, the Protopopovus, and Peggy Fleming.

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