Horseback riding in Colorado Springs is a must-do! Elevate your trail ride by going horseback riding in the Garden of the Gods! As the only outfitter with a permit to ride in the park, you can discover the Garden of the Gods on a one-hour horseback ride with a real cowboy as your guide! Whether you’re an experienced rider or a beginner, our trained cowboys ensure your ride is fantastic.

The Barry Goldwater Visitors Center is a 35,000-square-foot facility offering information about the United States Air Force Academy, including films and exhibits on cadet life and Academy history. The center  is open to the public every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is accessible through the North Gate.

An Ideal Family Tour! Explore the electrically lit portion of the Cave of the Winds on a 45 – 60 minute guided walking tour which includes 15 rooms, a 1/2 mile of concrete walkways, and 196 stairs.

Enjoy. Interact. Understand. At America’s only mountain zoo, connect with over 750 animals and over 170 species from all over the the world—including hand-feeding Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s magnificent giraffe herd.

A trip on the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad reveals scenic wonders around every curve as century-old steam locomotive transports you back to the gold mining days of Cripple Creek & Victor, Colorado. A treat for railroad and history buffs, kids and the whole family.

Founded in 1936, the Museum’s permanent collection of over 20,000 objects showcases the rich history and vibrant contemporary cultures of the Southwest and the Americas. Our robust exhibition program brings a wide variety of art experiences to Colorado Springs.

From extreme white water rafting to calm family floats, Echo Canyon builds one-of-a-kind river rafting adventures. Since 1978, we’ve been the most trusted Colorado white water rafting outfitter, and we’ve learned a lot about the craft. Regardless of your rafting comfort level or who you’ll be floating through the Royal Gorge with, your adventure will be unforgettable.

This world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits. Learn how the amazing red rocks got there with the NEW Geo-Trekker theater experience, shown every 20 minutes.

The Wild West Ghost Town Museum is open year round. Their buildings and authentic artifacts, were rescued from the Pikes Peak region and have been preserved indoors for generations to come. HANDS ON!! Crank a butter churn. Try your hand at the shooting gallery or pan for real gold in the summer!

Manitou Springs is a vibrant artisan community, home to world class art, music, theater, and sidewalk sculpture displays. The Historic District is lined with unique art galleries, one of a kind gift shops and trading posts with handcrafted Native American treasures. Manitou Springs is home to dozens of artists and art galleries.

Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs. Be sure to include Manitou Cliff Dwellings during your visit to the Pikes Peak Region. The magic and mystery of the Native American culture is sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Miramont Castle invites you to join them and experience life as it would have been in Victorian times, from the Castle itself where you can view 30 rooms resplendent in authentic Victorian furnishings, to the Queen’s Parlour Tea Room where you can feast on Victorian (and modern day) fare made fresh daily.

No other attraction in the Pikes Peak region captures the fascinating history of Colorado’s Gold Rush days like the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour in Cripple Creek. Step into a true marvel of human engineering as you enter the mine and descend 1,000 feet underground to get a close-up look at how miners once pried precious gold ore from deep beneath the Rocky Mountains.

Christmas is not his only busy time. Santa is in his house when the park is open….although he does take a lunch break around 12:30 for a half an hour. Be sure to visit Santa in his house while at the North Pole, Colorado. It’s one of the funnest things to do on your vacation. There are rides, magic shows, puppet shows and much more fun to be had.

Hall of Champions is the main hall where cowboys and cowgirls in each rodeo event are honored. In addition, stock contractors, clowns, announcers, rodeo committees, rodeo stock and other notables of the sport are honored.

Take in the natural wonder of the Royal Gorge and its surrounding scenery from the comfort of the Visitor Center. Watch thrill seekers defy gravity as they come soaring over the Gorge on the Zip Line; find a souvenir in the shops; or savor a treat from Cafe 1230. Located at the edge of the north rim, the visitor center gives you the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy the view.