History Buff
- Day1
- Day2
- Day3
Inspired by the Gold Rush
- Historic Cripple Creek
- Ghost Town Museum
- Iron Springs Chateau
Explore the natural mineral springs, both Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs are named for!
- Historic Manitou Springs
- Miramont Castle Museum
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon
You can’t come to the Pikes Peak Region and not visit Pikes Peak!
- Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain
- Garden of the Gods Trading Post
- ProRodeo Hall of Fame
The Great Outdoors
We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!
Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure
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Plan for: 2-3 hours
Colorado Springs
Cost: From $25 / adult
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
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
Day 1 interactive map
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.
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.
Experience the town that inspired “Pikes Peak or Bust!”
Inspired by the Gold Rush
Historic Cripple Creek
Why you’ll love it
Cripple Creek’s gold-rush past lives on in this character-filled mountain town, best explored by beginning at the free heritage center overlooking the city.
Drive 1 Hour
Ghost Town Museum
Why you’ll love it
Wander the old boardwalk, explore nostalgic storefronts, test your aim or pan for gold, and savor vintage treats to experience Ghost Town’s charming step into the past.
Drive 15 Minutes
Iron Springs Melodrama and Dinner Theater
Why you’ll love it
Enjoy an old-fashioned evening of melodrama—complete with cheers and boos—in one of Manitou’s oldest buildings, topped off with a hearty family-style dinner.
Food, drinks & more
We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!
Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theatre
Grab a delicious dinner and catch an incredibly funny show at the Iron Spring Melodrama Dinner Theatre, in Manitou Springs, Colorado.
Find mineral springs and a castle!
Explore the natural mineral springs both Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs are named for!
Historic Manitou Springs
Why you’ll love it
Begin at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, where friendly volunteers help you craft the perfect day in this historic, art-filled, character-rich mountain town.
Walk 10 Minutes
Miramont Castle Museum
Why you’ll love it
Showcasing nine Victorian architectural styles and exhibits ranging from WWII artifacts to Pikes Peak Hill Climb memorabilia, Miramont Castle Museum offers a rich glimpse into the late 1800s. Just don’t forget to reserve a High Victorian Tea.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Museum. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the tea room. Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Mondays.
From $15 per adult
Drive 10 Minutes
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!
Drive 20 Minutes
Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon
Why you’ll love it
Finish your day off with a bang with a traditional chuckwagon dinner, including smoked meats, baked potatoes with all the fixin’s, fresh biscuits, and spice cake. As you finish dinner, the second-oldest western band in the world will take the stage, delighting the audience with their fancy fiddling and family-friendly humor. They’ve been delighting visitors for generations!
Food, drinks & more
We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!
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.
Today you'll summit Pikes Peak!
Get ready to climb to 14,115 ft.
Pikes Peak- America’s Mountain
Why you’ll love it
Experience the awe-inspiring scenery that inspired America the Beautiful, easily accessible by car with your favorite travel companions.
Drive 15 Minutes
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Why you’ll love it
One of Colorado’s oldest gift shops, the Trading Post combines historic murals and fixtures with century-old charm, art, shopping, and a lovely patio café.
Drive 20 Minutes
ProRodeo Hall of Fame
Why you’ll love it
Explore the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, where the traditions of the American cowboy and rodeo’s historic roots in Colorado come alive.
More ways to enjoy your days
History Buff
This itinerary will take you all of our historic districts and the best museums in our region. You’ll get a taste for everything from architecture to mining, with more than our fair share of ‘characters’ along the way.
Indoor Winter Activities
The Pikes Peak Region puts the wonder in Winter Wonderland with this spectacular four-day adventure in and around Colorado Springs.
Wild West Weekend
Colorado Springs has a lot of Western Heritage, and celebrates that heritage with rodeos, chuckwagons and a slew of great museums.
