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    Pikes Peak

    The 14,115 foot mountain in the heart of Colorado.

    Garden of the Gods

    Stunning rock formations in the #1 park in the nation

    The Manitou Incline

    The legendary 2,744 staircase to the sky

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    The “must-see” places in the Pikes Peak region.

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Stunning rock formations in the #1 park in the nation

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The legendary 2,744 staircase to the sky

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6 High-Altitude Tips for a Great Colorado Springs Vacation

Local tips to avoid altitude sickness and help you have an awesome healthy time! Drink water, wear sunscreen, and start slow!

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Hikers travel in front of Pikes Peak using local hiking tips.

Hiking Tips to Help You Explore Like a Local in the Pikes Peak Region

We’ve hiked these trails, made the mistakes and lived to share our lessons learned so you can have the best hike ever.

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Hike Pikes Peak

Want to hike to the summit of Pikes Peak? Wait until summer…

Can I hike to the top of Pikes Peak while I’m there? (Short answer…NO). Keep reading…

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Holiday Shopping for unique gifts on a Manitou Springs snowy day.

Unique Gifts from Our Attractions

Support local shops in Colorado Springs with some of the most unique gifts in the region for this holiday season.

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A coffin on wheels with a Viking rider and several Vikings pushing it in the Emma Crawford coffin race.

Your Emma Crawford Coffin Race Survival Guide

Thousands of people flock to the small town every year to participate as cheering fans, racing pallbearers and solemn Emmas.

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15 Attractions Under $15 in Colorado Springs

Get the most out of your Colorado Springs vacation with these 15 attractions under $15. The more you save, the more you can do --…

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Pike Ride in Downtown Colorado Springs

How to Get Around in Colorado Springs

Getting around in Colorado Springs is a whole lot easier with this helpful guide to roads, traffic, e-bikes and shuttles. Let us help you find…

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Heights-Free in Colorado Springs

There's no shortage of mountain tops in Colorado, but if heights are not your jam, here are some grounded attractions just for you.

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Zebulon Pike Failed But You Won’t if You Follow These Pikes Peak Tips

Many a traveler has attempted to climb the peak and made the same mistakes as Zebulon Pike. We're here to save the day with 5…

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