Looking for something to do? Both Vacation Rentals are located nearby many great attractions, activities, and areas of interest. Listed below you will find information on things to do and places to see. There are also brochures and information in the houses.
Activities
Colorado Springs Food ToursExperience our city's most enjoyed secrets in the heart of downtown. Join us on a 3-hour walking tour that takes you to 6-7 diverse dining locations serving tasting of unique food & drink while you gain historical & cultural insights into this beautiful town at the foothills of the Rockies. www.coloradospringsfoodtours.com (719) 322.5731
Cave of the Winds
Rock your world. Amazing caves discovered 100 years ago.
www.caveofthewinds.com (719) 685-5554
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is the oldest city in the Pikes Peak Region. From its
beginning in 1859 Old Colorado City had a colorful reputation. Its
permanent population had a high percentage of troublemakers, outlaws
and other people who enjoyed the rugged comforts of its 21 saloons,
houses of ill repute and jails. Old Colorado City was rough, even for
the wild, Wild West!
http://www.shopoldcoloradocity.com/
Royal Gorge Bridge
Colorado's Natural Wonder. Welcome to Colorado's Natural Wonder. A place where looking down is even more breathtaking than looking up. A place that brings together the scenic beauty of the Grand Canyon and the human achievement of the Golden Gate Bridge.
http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/
7 Falls
Located in South Cheyenne Canyon, Seven Falls cascades 181 feet in
seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of pikes peak granite. Crystal
clear water from the southern most edges of the Pikes Peak watershed
have, over the ages, carved this unique scenic masterpiece in an
easily accessed location.
www.sevenfalls.com (800) 232-3599
Attractions
Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center
The U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the headquarters for
the U.S. Olympic Committee administration and the Olympic Training
Center programs. As of August 1998, there are 12 USOC member
organizations that have their national headquarters on the complex, and
12 other member organizations and two international sports federations
located nearby in Colorado Springs.
http://www.teamusa.org/pages/1374
Flying W Ranch Western Stage Show and BBQ
The Flying W Ranch,
located in Colorado Springs, is a working mountain cattle ranch that
has specialized in western food and entertainment since 1953. Guests
experience picturesque natural surroundings, an authentic
Western Village and mighty tasty Chuckwagon Suppers. When the Flying W
Wranglers top the evening off with their outstanding Western Stage Show
we truly have an offering unsurpassed in Colorado.
Places of Interest
Cripple Creek Colorado
There's more to gambling to Cripple Creek Colorado. The historic town of
Cripple Creek, Colorado sits on the southwest slopes of majestic Pikes
Peak in the Colorado Rockies. More than 100 years ago this charming
community attracted tens of thousands of gold-seekers to its hillsides
in search of their fortunes. The gold mines are a part of Cripple
Creek’s colorful history, and today, visitors can choose from a wide
variety of rich and wonderful experiences here.
http://www.cripple-creek.co.us/
United States Air Force Academy
The Air Force Academy is the youngest of the U.S.
service academies. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a
congressional bill establishing the Air Force Academy on April 1, 1954.
With his signature, President Eisenhower initiated a chain of events
that, over the years, has produced one of the leading military and
academic institutions in the country.
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Hidden between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, America's most famous
mountain, lies the magical town of Manitou Springs. "Manitou," a Native
American word for "spirit," describes this beautiful mountain
community. Eleven named mineral springs throughout town are fed by the
snows of Pikes Peak. Long before white men traveled here, the Ute,
Cheyenne and many other natives considered this area sacred.
http://www.manitousprings.org/
Garden of the Gods
Explore Colorado Springs' paradise in one magical stop. Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. This world class Visitor Center is the most visited attraction in the region with a NEW, exciting, 14 minute, HD show: "How Did Those Red Rocks Get There?”. Delight in one of Colorado's most photographed views while eating in our glassed in cafe or from our terrace overlooking Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. Where else can you eat inside a postcard?
http://www.gardenofgods.com/home/index.cfm (719-634-6666)
