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Acclimate to the elevation with a chill day in Manitou Springs.

  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings
  • Cave of the Winds
  • Miramont Castle
  • Historic Manitou Springs
  • Iron Springs Melodrama and Dinner Theater

 

 

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The only thing better than hiking to Seven Falls is zip-lining over them!

  • Broadmoor Seven Falls
  • Broadmoor Outfitters

 

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Head into the mountains to enjoy a day in Historic Cripple Creek.

  • Historic Cripple Creek
  • Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

 

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Check out the gorge from all angles, above and below.

  • Echo Canyon River Expeditions
  • Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

 

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It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for, time to head up Pikes Peak!

  • Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain
  • Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
  • Adventures Out West
  • North Pole – Santa’s Workshop

 

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Spend a calm day exploring the Garden of the Gods.

  • Academy Riding Stables
  • Garden of the Gods Trading Post
  • Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

 

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Visit one of the top zoos in the nation, then check out some unique creepy crawlies at the bug museum.

  • May Natural History Museum
  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

 

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Fully immerse yourself in Colorado’s western history.

  • Ghost Town Museum
  • Space Foundation Discovery Center
  • ProRodeo Hall of Fame
  • Western Museum of Mining & Industry
  • Flying W Ranch

 

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Summer

Start Small

Day1

Acclimate to the elevation with a chill day in Manitou Springs.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Why you’ll love it

Originally discovered in southwest Colorado, these structures were carefully relocated to Manitou Springs at the turn of the 20th century as a way to protect and preserve them for future generations to enjoy.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily

$12.75 per adult

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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Why you’ll love it

Explore one of the nation’s highest cave systems, then head topside for zip lines, a high-ropes course over the canyon, and the heart-pounding Terror-Dactyl swing.

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Daily

From $29 per adult

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Miramont Castle Museum

Why you’ll love it

Miramont Castle offers some of the most unique, elegant meals in the Pikes Peak Region. Afterward, wander through the museum to experience Victorian-era life inside this architectural gem.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the tea room. Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Mondays.

From $15 per adult

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Historic Manitou Springs

Why you’ll love it

This little mountain town is the definition of quirky. From hand-painted cars to laid-back street performers, you’ll find free-spirited artistic expression around every corner.

Call individual businesses for hours of operation

Free

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Iron Springs Melodrama and Dinner Theater

Why you’ll love it

Round out your evening with dinner and an interactive melodrama at the historic Iron Springs Chateau, where cheering, booing, and singing along are all part of the fun.

Dinner times: 5:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. | Show starts 7:30 p.m. Open Thursday – Saturday

From $29.15 per adult

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Fly Over the Falls

Day2

The only thing better than hiking to Seven Falls is zip-lining over them!

Broadmoor Outfitters

Why you’ll love it

Soar over the grandest mile of scenery in Colorado with one of the Pikes Peak Region’s premier adventure outfitters.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily

Tours starting at $155 per adult

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The Broadmoor Seven Falls

Why you’ll love it

Once you’re back on solid ground, explore Seven Falls from a new angle. Climb 224 steps to the top or take the elevator to a stunning canyon-wall overlook.

Wed – Mon: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Closed Tue

$25 per adult

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Scenic Drives and Mountainsides

Day3

Head into the mountains to enjoy a day in Historic Cripple Creek.

Historic Cripple Creek

Why you’ll love it

Start your morning with one of the most beautiful drives in the Pikes Peak Region, where breathtaking scenery, charming shops, intriguing museums, and even free-range donkeys await.

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

Free

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Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

Why you’ll love it

Winding through the hills above Cripple Creek, the train trip is 45 minutes of beautiful scenery, interesting history and loads of fun.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily

$21 per adult

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Experience the Royal Gorge

Day4

Check out the gorge from all angles, above and below.

Echo Canyon River Expeditions

Why you’ll love it

Kick off your morning with one of the region’s premier rafting outfitters, where three different tour options let you tailor the experience to your comfort and thrill level.

Summer: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily Winter: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday.

$132 per person

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Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

Why you’ll love it

Walk across the bridge or sit back and let the gondola carry you over the gorge. If you’re still feeling adventurous, you can zip line to the other side or soar 1,200 feet over the canyon on the Skycoaster.

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Daily

From $35 per adult

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The Main Event

Day5

Road, train or bike…which way will you choose to summit Pikes Peak?

Pikes Peak- America’s Mountain

Why you’ll love it

The most affordable way to experience the mountain is also the most freeing—explore at your own pace and stop wherever the views take your breath away.

7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Daily | Last Entry 6 p.m.

From $18 per adult

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The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Why you’ll love it

The Cog Railway offers a more secluded and relaxing way to take in Pikes Peak, making it the perfect option if heights or twisty mountain roads aren’t your thing.

Trips daily – weather permitting. See their website for train times.

From $67 per adult

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Adventures Out West

Why you’ll love it

Adventures Out West offers the ultimate adrenaline-packed experience, starting with an open-air Jeep tour up Pikes Peak and ending with a thrilling bike ride down the mountain. If you’d rather skip the biking, you can stick with just the Jeep tour and still take in all the high-altitude views.

7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily – weather permitting

Tours starting at $60 per adult

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North Pole – Santa’s Workshop

Why you’ll love it

The North Pole is a charming, Christmas-themed amusement park at the base of Pikes Peak, offering vintage rides and nostalgic holiday cheer since 1956.

10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)

From $38 per person

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A Day in the Garden

Day6

Spend a calm day exploring the Garden of the Gods.

Academy Riding Stables

Why you’ll love it

Academy Riding Stables offers tours through the stunning Garden of the Gods park, making for a relaxing morning adventure.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily

$100 – $160 per person

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Garden of the Gods Trading Post

Why you’ll love it

Colorado’s oldest and largest gift shop is the perfect spot to unwind after your morning ride—and don’t leave without a box of their famous homemade fudge!

8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Daily

Free

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Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

Why you’ll love it

Get up close with wolves and other rescued wildlife in a safe, educational setting. Tours and interactive experiences offer a rare chance to learn about and connect with these incredible animals.

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed Monday and Thursday

From $20 per adult

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Creatures Big and Small

Day7

Visit one of the top zoos in the nation, then check out some unique creepy crawlies at the bug museum.

May Natural History Museum

Why you’ll love it

This quirky museum showcases over 8,000 insects collected over 80 years by founder James May—from butterflies and beetles to spiders and other fascinating specimens.

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily May through September

$13 per adult

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Why you’ll love it

This local favorite was ranked the #3 best zoo in North America for a reason! Feed the giraffes, howl with the wolves, and discover even more amazing animals around every corner.

9am – 5pm daily

From $24.75/adult

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The Big Finale

Day8

Fully immerse yourself in Colorado’s western history.

Ghost Town Museum

Why you’ll love it

The Ghost Town Museum is filled with real buildings and artifacts from actual 1800s ghost towns. Try your hand at churning butter, operate a printing press, and even pan for gold!

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily | Last entry: 4:30 p.m.

$9.50 per adult

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Space Foundation Discovery Center

Why you’ll love it

Explore an array of historical artifacts from our spacefaring past, including spacesuits, satellites and rocket boosters. You can even drive a Mars rover or experience all known planets and moons through the Science on a Sphere™ virtual simulation.

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

From $13 per adult

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ProRodeo Hall of Fame

Why you’ll love it

As the only heritage center in the world devoted to professional rodeo, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame is truly one of a kind. Explore historic outfits and equipment, learn how this iconic American sport has evolved, and visit retired rodeo animals out back!

Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Last Entry: 4:30 p.m.

$12 for adults

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Western Museum of Mining and Industry

Why you’ll love it

Mining has played a huge role in Colorado’s history. Packed with 1800s machines and equipment—many still in working order—this museum brings mining history to life.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Closed Sunday

$13 per adult

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Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon

Why you’ll love it

The Flying W Ranch is the perfect, quintessentially Colorado spot to end your vacation. Start with an authentic cowboy meal, then enjoy a show from the Flying W Ranch Wranglers—an award-winning western band whose lively tunes might just have you two-stepping all the way home.

Gates open 5 p.m. | Dinner served 6:30 p.m. | Show starts 7:30 p.m.

From $69 per adult

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