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    Kids at Miramont Castle High Tea

    Places to Eat with Kids in Colorado Springs

    Fortunately, the chefs in our list of locally owned family restaurants have not forgotten the wee ones when creating their delicious menus.

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    5 Ways to Reach the Summit of Pikes Peak

    Pikes Peak—America’s Mountain is unique in that it is a mountain that is surmountable by people of many different ages and abilities.

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    Trick-or-treaters at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

    Halloween Events in Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs is rife with Halloween traditions built for families, scare fanatics, lore lovers and anyone else who loves to dress up!

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    View from Pikes Peak Summit

    The Best Views in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region

    Every view is a good view when it comes to Colorado Springs. However, there are a few that stand above the rest, sometimes quite literally.

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    The Ute and Pikes Peak

    Long before the towering fourteener west of Colorado Springs was referred to as Pikes Peak, it was known as Tavá Kaa-vi — the Sun Mountain.

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    Little Kid at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

    7 Attractions and Activities for Small Children in Colorado Springs

    There are a variety of little-kid-friendly activities ranging from fun and frivolous to fun and educational — fun being the operative word.

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    Sustainable Travel in the Pikes Peak Region

    Sustainable travel isn’t just about carbon offsets & transportation choices; they're lots of ways that you can be conscious when you visit Colorado Springs

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    Downtown Manitou Springs

    10+ Reasons Manitou Springs is the Best Little Town

    Manitou Springs is the best little town in Colorado! From unique festivals to homemade custard and mineral water, it's fun for everyone!

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    May Museum butterflies pinned in a case.

    10 Unique Museums in Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs is the proud home of a variety of museums, many of them with unique features you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

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