Things to Do in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Against a spectacular backdrop courtesy of Mother Nature and Pikes Peak , Colorado Springs is an enchanting melding of historical treasures and cutting-edge 21st century.
Stunning Colorado Springs
To be appreciated for their sheer magnificence in architecture and detail are of course The Broadmoor , Glen Eyrie , Colorado College , McAllister House and Air Force Academy Chapel . But not to be outdone, Mother Nature offers the spectacular height and breadth of Pikes Peak , which stands sentinel over the Garden of the Gods , Seven Falls , Cave of the Winds , and down the road south a piece, Royal Gorge in Cañon City . You can also take a ride on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway or perhaps hike the Manitou Incline.
Penrose, The Broadmoor, and Colorado Springs
Civil War hero Gen. William J. Palmer is credited with the official founding when the Colorado Springs Co. laid out the new city in 1871, and philanthropist Spencer Penrose and his wife, Julie, added immeasurably to the culture and refinement of “Little London” at the turn of the 20th century with the timelessly elegant Broadmoor . The Penrose’s also financed the Will Rogers Shrine and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo , and Julie Penrose founded the Central City Opera and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center .
Shopping and dining? Endless!
Downtown Colorado Springs has a varied collection of shops, eateries, pubs, and clubs, and Old Colorado City provides another several blocks of artisans shops, galleries, boutiques, coffee houses, pastry shops, fine restaurants, family settings, parks, and… well, that’s a good start, and when you visit, you’ll see the vista unfold.
In quaint Manitou Springs , funkadelic visits amicably with yesteryear’s finery in shops and antique stores. You can grab a bag of caramel corn or a hank of cotton candy and wander the historic Penny Arcade, and you can sip from the famed mineral springs fountains.
Lodging is fantastic
Choose from Five Star hotels, B&Bs, cozy cabins, extended stays, and mom n’ pop – Colorado Springs and its sister communities are memories waiting to be made!
Colorado Springs History
For centuries home to the Ute , Arapahoe and Cheyenne peoples, the area was part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and, after various settlements along the way, established as a mining camp during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush in 1859 .
With such a rich history, much of it stemming from the treasures brought in from the nearby gold and silver camps of Cripple Creek and Victor as well as Central City and Black Hawk , Colorado Springs might have rested on its laurels comfortably. Instead, it moved with the times and became home to the United States Air Force Academy , Fort Carson and the 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, Ent Air Force Base, North American Aerospace Defense Command and even the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
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2315 E. Main St., Cañon City, CO
719-275-6645
Celebrating 27 years experience providing the highest quality outings for all group sizes. The Arkansas River is America...
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49311 W U.S. 50 B, Cañon City, CO 81212
800-321-4352
Arkansas River Tours – Whitewater Rafting Since 1973, Arkansas River Tours has connected over 300,000 guests to th...
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44650 W. US Highway 50, Cañon City, CO 81212
800-353-9901
Clear Creek Rafting Clear Creek rafting trips or the Arkansas River at the Royal Gorge. Rafting trips for all abiliti...
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2315 E. Main Street, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-275-6339
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45000 W US Highway 50, Canon City, CO 81212
800-755-3246
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501 Royal Gorge Blvd. #1, Cañon City, CO
719-458-9559
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201 1st St, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-269-3015
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8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, CO
303-792-2533
Located just 5 miles from Denver and 40 minutes from Colorado Springs, Park Meadows is Colorado’s biggest shopping mal...
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Performance Tours, Canon City, CO 81212
1-800-328-7238
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27077 Hwy 50, Cañon City, CO
719-275-7373
Play Dirty ATV Tours, whether it be a private tour or rental, come get dirty with us. It’s fun....
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3075 E. US 50, Cañon City, CO
719-275-8676
Cañon City’s only FULL SERVICE HOTEL. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast, FREE High Speed Internet Access, Relax &...
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45045 W US Hwy 50, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-275-RAFT
Royal Gorge Rafting Zipline Tours, All Your Fun in One Location Get ready for the Royal Gorge rafting zipline experience...
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Cañon City, CO
719-275-7238
Vacation Rentals Near The Royal Gorge and Canon City Affordable vacation rentals and luxury accommodation choices.&...
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3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-276-5191
About Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Since July 2002, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been attracting visitors worldwide....
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3075 E. US 50, Cañon City, CO
719-275-8676
Cañon City’s only FULL SERVICE HOTEL. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast, FREE High Speed Internet Access, Relax &...
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45045 W US Hwy 50, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-275-RAFT
Royal Gorge Rafting Zipline Tours, All Your Fun in One Location Get ready for the Royal Gorge rafting zipline experience...
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Cañon City, CO
719-275-7238
Vacation Rentals Near The Royal Gorge and Canon City Affordable vacation rentals and luxury accommodation choices.&...
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2315 E. Main St., Cañon City, CO
719-275-6645
Celebrating 27 years experience providing the highest quality outings for all group sizes. The Arkansas River is America...
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49311 W U.S. 50 B, Cañon City, CO 81212
800-321-4352
Arkansas River Tours – Whitewater Rafting Since 1973, Arkansas River Tours has connected over 300,000 guests to th...
More
2315 E. Main Street, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-275-6339
Off-Road with Colorado Jeep Tours Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty and rich history of Colorado by traveling the ro...
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45000 W US Highway 50, Canon City, CO 81212
800-755-3246
Echo Canyon River Expeditions Echo Canyon River Expeditions has been hosting guests to the beauty and adventure of ...
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501 Royal Gorge Blvd. #1, Cañon City, CO
719-458-9559
Real estate sales & marketing services for buyers & sellers in Cañon City, Florence, Penrose, Pueblo West &...
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14825 US HWY 285 Salida, CO 81201
719-581-2123
My wife and I have been in the rafting industry for nearly 25 years. When we started our own company seven years ago we ...
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201 1st St, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-269-3015
Cañon City in southern Colorado is the home of the Museum of Colorado Prisons, a showcase of the atmosphere and exhibit...
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8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, CO
303-792-2533
Located just 5 miles from Denver and 40 minutes from Colorado Springs, Park Meadows is Colorado’s biggest shopping mal...
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Performance Tours, Canon City, CO 81212
1-800-328-7238
About Performance Rafting Tours This rafting company has been offering whitewater tours science 1986. They are dedicated...
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27077 Hwy 50, Cañon City, CO
719-275-7373
Play Dirty ATV Tours, whether it be a private tour or rental, come get dirty with us. It’s fun....
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3075 E. US 50, Cañon City, CO
719-275-8676
Cañon City’s only FULL SERVICE HOTEL. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast, FREE High Speed Internet Access, Relax &...
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45045 W US Hwy 50, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-275-RAFT
Royal Gorge Rafting Zipline Tours, All Your Fun in One Location Get ready for the Royal Gorge rafting zipline experience...
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Cañon City, CO
719-275-7238
Vacation Rentals Near The Royal Gorge and Canon City Affordable vacation rentals and luxury accommodation choices.&...
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3011 East Highway 50, Cañon City, CO 81212
719-276-5191
About Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Since July 2002, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been attracting visitors worldwide....
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Apr 27
3455 Nuckolls Ave, Pueblo, CO
Pueblo’s favorite festival is back for its 7th year! Pueblo Zoos Brew at the Zoo presented by Three Corners Connec
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Apr 27
Norris Penrose Indoor Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
An adrenaline-fueled epic night filled with fights! Local fighters go head-to-head in battle, showcasing their skills in
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Apr 27
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
Russell Belk, Distinguished Research Professor and Marketing Chair at York University in Toronto, Canada, will present C
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Apr 30
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
The ever-popular International Trivia Night will be held from 6-8 pm Tuesday, April 30, at the Global Village Museum of
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May 02 - May 19
2700 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO
SYNOPSIS When Eric, an overeducated and underemployed professor, begins researching the history of his father Rex’s pr
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May 03
2344 E Iliff Ave., Denver, CO
The seven-time Grammy award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra has been hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magi
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May 04
200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
With over 60 years of adventures collecting artifacts, Gary and Carol Ann Hixon will present Pack Rats at Heart: The Joy
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May 10 - May 13
777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, CO
Join us for a long weekend in the colorful desert landscape of Western Colorado! This year, we have partnered with Gemin
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May 11
417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO
Our season closes with music that has captivated audiences in concert halls, movie theaters, and figure skating arenas f
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May 18 - May 19
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Join us on Saturday, May 18 or Sunday, May 19, 2024 for Run to the Shrine, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual fundraiser r
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