5 Day Family Adventure

Originally moved from a site in southwest Colorado in 1904, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings make these 700 year old homes accessible, educational, and FUN! You and the kids can climb through history, imagine tribal life, scale wooden ladders, and even try grinding corn.

Cave of the Winds offers something for everyone, from underground cave tours to thrilling outdoor adventures for kids and daredevils alike.

Family vacation just isn’t complete without souvenirs to remember your trip. From toys, mugs, hoodies and t-shirts, to handmade jewelry and local artwork, the Trading Post has something for every taste and budget. You can even enjoy lunch in-store at the Balanced Rock Cafe.

One thing that’s really easy to forget when you’re on a family vacation is making time to do stuff for mom and dad, too.  Do a little shopping, grab a Colorado craft beer, enjoy some saltwater taffy, and take a minute to look up and enjoy the mountains that embrace Manitou Springs.

Make family time unforgettable at Flying W Ranch with livestock tours, hot biscuits, a narrow-gauge train ride, and a dinner show featuring the Flying W Wranglers.

Broadmoor Outfitters turns any outdoor adventure into reality, offering zip lines, paddleboarding, falconry, archery, axe throwing, and mountain biking.

Nestled at the end of what is known as “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado” and spilling down a 180-foot-tall box canyon, the Broadmoor Seven Falls takes natural beauty to a whole new level. Climb all 224 steps next to the falls, or grab the in-mountain elevator for a bird’s eye view.

Echo offers rafting for every skill level, plus onsite camping, glamping, luxury cabins, and a bar and grill with Colorado beer for the ultimate family getaway.

Experience the Royal Gorge from every angle, whether strolling the bridge for photos, gliding rim-to-rim in a gondola, or daring to ride a 1,200-foot zip line across the Arkansas River.

Driving yourself up Pikes Peak offers ultimate freedom and affordability, letting you stop for photos or simply soak in the spectacular views at your own pace.

Take a custom Jeep to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak, snap photos, visit the gift shop, then bike 19 thrilling miles back down.

Experience the iconic Cog Railway this spring with refreshed trains and tracks, enjoying scenic backcountry views en route to Pikes Peak’s summit.

Santa’s Workshop brings holiday magic to life daily with more than two dozen rides, live shows, shopping, and a petting zoo for the whole family.

Explore the historic walkways, General Store, blacksmith, shooting gallery, butter churn, and even try your hand at gold panning during the summer months.

Explore space and STEM at this interactive museum, featuring artifacts, robotic rovers, and presentations on the 3D Science on a Sphere globe.

Celebrate rodeo history and cowboy culture at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, with interactive exhibits and displays that entertain the whole family.

Explore history and hands-on fun at this interactive mining museum, with gold panning, miner dress-up, 1890s family life exhibits, and real mining equipment in action.