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3 Days of Family Fun

The perfect start to a magical vacation – Santa!

  • North Pole – Santa’s Workshop
  • Garden of the Gods Trading Post

 

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Let’s just call this what it really is: This is Pikes Peak day!

  • Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain
  • Space Foundation Discovery Center

 

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Enjoy these local historic hot spots for fun and even some education!

  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings
  • Historic Cripple Creek
  • Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner

 

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who is it for

Family Adventure

when to go

Summer - Fall

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Day 1

The Great Outdoors

We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!

Manitou Springs - Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure

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Plan for: 2-3 hours

Colorado Springs

Cost: From $25 / adult

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10 min drive

Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure

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Plan for: 2-3 hours

Colorado Springs

Cost: From $25 / adult

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10 min drive

Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure

Edit me, chia DIY typewriter schlitz single-origin coffee subway tile. Next level before they sold out vice truffaut, edison bulb mixtape drinking vinegar hexagon chia tattooed sustainable single-origin coffee biodiesel chambray fashion axe. Etsy trust fund authentic hammock 3 wolf moon sartorial bespoke umami tattooed. Cardigan pabst keffiyeh try-hard cold-pressed four loko food truck sustainable tote bag occupy before they sold out mixtape. Ramps tote bag freegan DIY palo santo YOLO pabst you probably haven’t heard of them shabby chic. Aesthetic trust fund ugh, tousled readymade health goth tacos slow-carb tonx. Vinyl gluten-free readymade poke +1 normcore.

Plan for: 2-3 hours

Colorado Springs

Cost: From $25 / adult

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Day 1 interactive map

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Food, drinks & more

We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!

Garden of the Gods Trading Post

The Garden of the Gods Trading Post is a retail treasure trove, with the largest selection of t-shirts, mugs and locally-made art in the region. 

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Garden of the Gods Trading Post

The Garden of the Gods Trading Post is a retail treasure trove, with the largest selection of t-shirts, mugs and locally-made art in the region. 

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A Trip to the North Pole!

Day1

Start off with meeting Santa!

North Pole – Santa’s Workshop

Why you’ll love it

Santa’s Workshop brings holiday wonder to life every day with amusement rides, magic shows, shops, friendly deer, and hours of family fun.

Closed for winter. Reopens in May of 2026

From $35 per person

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Drive 15 Minutes

Garden of the Gods Trading Post

Why you’ll love it

From gemstone mining for kids to galleries, fudge, and Colorado-themed gifts for adults, the Garden of the Gods Trading Post offers something for the whole family.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily

Free

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Food, drinks & more

We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!

Balanced Rock Cafe

Buffalo Burgers, Southwest Wraps, Chicken Sandwiches, a variety of deli sandwiches, soups and salads, and snacks of various kinds at The Balanced Rock Cafe.

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To the Mountaintop!

Day2

Journey to the Summit of Pikes Peak!

Pikes Peak- America’s Mountain

Why you’ll love it

Conquer Pikes Peak after acclimating to the altitude, taking an hour-long drive to the summit with stops for photos, snacks, and cooler temperatures.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily | Last Entry 3 p.m.

From $18 per adult

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Drive 25 Minutes

Space Foundation Discovery Center

Why you’ll love it

The Space Foundation makes STEM fun for the whole family with hands-on exhibits, Mars rover programming, Science on a Sphere, and fascinating space artifacts.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.

From $13 per adult

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A day of History and Heritage

Day3

Time for a Historic Western Experience

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Why you’ll love it

Originally moved to Manitou Springs in the early 1900’s, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings has served as a hands-on educational museum for well over 100 years. Climb inside the dwellings and imagine life as an ancient Pueblo Indian, try your hand at grinding corn, and soak in the cool feeling of the sandstone. There are no “Do Not Touch” signs here!

Fri – Mon: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Closed Tue – Thu

$12.75 per adult

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Drive 50 Minutes

Historic Cripple Creek

Why you’ll love it

Drive the scenic Ute Pass (Highway 24) to Cripple Creek, where fall aspens, historic gold-mining streets, and a narrow-gauge railroad await.

Heritage Center Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily

Free

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Drive 1 Hour

Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon

Why you’ll love it

Enjoy a full evening of family fun with carriage rides, calf petting, Native American dancers, a classic chuckwagon dinner, and a lively Western band performance.

Closed for winter. Reopens in May of 2026

From $65 per adult

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Food, drinks & more

We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!

flying w ranch food

Flying W Ranch & Chuckwagon Suppers

Enjoy a delicious chuckwagon dinner complete with biscuits, beans, smoked meats and lots of banter with the Flying W Wranglers.

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