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48 hours in Colorado Springs

The Great Outdoors

Start your Colorado Adventure with some of the region’s coolest natural wonders!

  • Broadmoor Outfitters
  • Broadmoor Seven Falls
  • Flying W Ranch

 

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Westside Wonders

The West side is the best side, because that’s where Pikes Peak is!

  • Pike’s Peak – America’s Mountain
  • Historic Manitou Springs
  • Miramont Castle Museum
  • Ghost Town Museum

 

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Summer - Fall - Spring

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Day 1

The Great Outdoors

We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!

Manitou Springs - Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure

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Plan for: 2-3 hours

Colorado Springs

Cost: From $25 / adult

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10 min drive

Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure

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Plan for: 2-3 hours

Colorado Springs

Cost: From $25 / adult

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10 min drive

Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure

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Plan for: 2-3 hours

Colorado Springs

Cost: From $25 / adult

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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. 

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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. 

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The Great Outdoors

Day1

Gear up for a day of adventure and natural wonder!

Broadmoor Outfitters

Why you’ll love it

Jumpstart your morning by soaring over Colorado Springs’ stunning bedrock and woodlands on The Broadmoor Outfitters’ Soaring Adventure—no coffee needed.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily

Tours starting at $147 per adult

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Drive 10 min

The Broadmoor Seven Falls

Why you’ll love it

Explore The Broadmoor Seven Falls—seven majestic waterfalls nestled in the towering Pillars of Hercules—an unforgettable, awe-inspiring natural wonder just a mile from The Broadmoor.

Fri – Sat: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Sun: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed Mon – Thu

$23 per adult

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Walk 15 min

Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon

Why you’ll love it

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Old West at the Flying W Ranch, complete with historic structures, delicious Chuckwagon BBQ, and entertainment from the renowned Flying W Wranglers.

Closed for winter. Reopens in May of 2026

From $65 per adult

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We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!

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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.

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Restaurant 1858

Restaurant 1858 is a unique Broadmoor dining venue situated at the banks of Seven Falls.

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Westside Wonders

Day2

Today you’ll summit a mountain, and then explore unique Colorado attractions around the base.

Pikes Peak- America’s Mountain

Why you’ll love it

The 19-mile highway to Pikes Peak’s 14,115-foot summit treats you to nonstop natural beauty, from glittering lakes and roaming wildlife to the region’s signature tree-covered peaks.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily | Last Entry 3 p.m.

From $18 per adult

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Drive 55 min

Historic Manitou Springs

Why you’ll love it

From boutique shopping and art galleries to live music and mineral springs, Manitou Springs is a lively and scenic escape just west of Colorado Springs.

Call individual businesses for hours of operation

Free

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Walk 10 Minutes

Miramont Castle Museum

Why you’ll love it

Step back into Victorian-era Colorado at Miramont Castle Museum, where 30 rooms showcase stunning period decor and history.

After your tour, don a fancy hat and enjoy tea and homemade scones in the sunlit Queen’s Parlour Tearoom with beautiful mountain views.

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

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Drive 12 Minutes

Ghost Town Museum

Why you’ll love it

Step into Colorado Springs’ Ghost Town Museum, where real buildings and artifacts from the Pikes Peak region’s pioneer past are perfectly preserved indoors.

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

$8.50 per adult

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We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!

Queen's Parlour Tearoom

Queen’s Parlour Tearoom

Sip on High Tea in the Queen’s Parlour Tearoom at the Miramont Castle Museum.

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The Cliff House

The premier historic hotel of the Greater Colorado Springs area, their history is forever intertwined with what they are today. In fact, The Cliff House is older than the State of Colorado itself! And just…

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