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Top 5 Trains in Colorado

We love trains and Colorado is a great state to take unbelievable rides on routes that built the West. We hope this list of great scenic trains will help you create a memorable journey. Be sure to remember your phone. Your camera roll is going to get a workout!

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A long-distance, black and white shot of the Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

Legacy Attractions: The Manitou Cliff Dwellings

As one of the oldest attractions in the Pikes Peak region, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings has been a staple visit for generations of visitors.
The Cog Railway ascends to the Pikes Peak summit — the top train in Colorado at 14,115 feet.

Top 5 Trains in Colorado

We love trains and Colorado is a great state to take unbelievable rides on routes that built the West. We hope this list of great scenic trains will help you create a memorable journey. Be sure to remember your phone. Your camera roll is going to get a workout!
Cripple Creek Golden Aspen Leaves

About Cripple Creek

Learn all about Cripple Creek before you make your next trip to the Pikes Peak Region. We have tips, event info and more for a great visit!
A close-up of a tarantula on the ground during the Colorado tarantula migration.

Colorado Tarantula Migration

Hoards of tarantulas are descending on Southern Colorado? It’s not a nightmare -- it’s tradition. Well, migration.
Pumpkin Patches in Colorado Springs

Best Pumpkin Patches in Colorado Springs

If you’ve never experienced a day at the pumpkin farm, we’ve picked (pun intended) a few of the best pumpkin patches in Colorado Springs to help you out!
Hot air balloons floating over lake for Labor Day Liftoff

Labor Day Lift Off in Colorado Springs

Labor Day Lift Off in Colorado Springs is packed with music, food and activities for the whole family— you won’t want to miss it!
Tried & true tips from a local

Get the inside scoop on the best ways to enjoy the region straight from the people who live, play, and work here every day.

Videos to inspire

We’re here to help you plan the perfect vacation for you and your crew with videos and vlogs of more than 25 attractions in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region.

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We’ve bundled the best in food and fun to help you get the most out of your adventure.

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