Manitou Springs Attractions

ADVENTURES OUT WEST - Ballooning & Jeep Tours
Spectacular hot air balloon flights, incredible Jeep tours, scenic van tours, outrageous rafting and excellent horseback, biking & hike trips. Group activities. Also in Aspen and Phoenix. Call for prices and times. 719-578-0935 or 1-800-755-0935

AIR FORCE ACADEMY (Visitor Center) - COLORADO SPRINGS - FREE. Open year round. 719-333-2025.

ARAMARK - PIKES PEAK SUMMIT HOUSE Glen Cove & Crystal Reservoir - Enjoy the drive on the Pikes Peak Highway. Gift shops, refreshments, and spectacular views available along the way. 719-473-0208

BEAR CREEK LANES (Bowling) - COLORADO SPRINGS - Newly remodeled, 24 lanes, automatic scoring, pro shop, snack bar, lounge and arcade. 719-634-6719

BUCKSKIN JOE FRONTIER TOWN AND RAILWAY - CANON CITY - Authentic Old West Theme Park. Activities include: scenic train ride to Royal Gorge rim; horse drawn trolley, gift shops, exhibits, restaurant, gunfights, saloon, authentic buildings and more. 719-275-5149 or 719-275-5485

CAVE OF THE WINDS - MANITOU SPRINGS - Tour breathtaking underground rooms and passages, decorated with stalactites and flowstone, while guides share a wealth of historical and geological information. 719-685-5444

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - COLORADO SPRINGS - America's only mountain zoo is famous for its diverse collection of animals and stunning views of Colorado Springs. Includes admission to Will Rogers Shrine. 719-633-9925

CLIFF DWELLINGS MUSEUM - MANITOU SPRINGS - Prehistoric Anasazi Indian ruins (1100-1300 A.D.) Museums displaying prehistoric artifacts, retail stores, Native American dance performances (June, July and August.) Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
719-685-5242 or 719-685-5394 or 1-800-354-9971

COLORADO WOLF AND WILDLIFE CENTER - FLORISSANT - We offer educational wolf tours in a natural setting Tuesday - Sunday. Call for reservations and donations please. P.O. Box 476, Florissant, CO 80816 - 719-748-8683

CRIPPLE CREEK AND VICTOR NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD - CRIPPLE CREEK - An exciting journey & scenic adventure into yesteryear - backward in time to the lusty pioneer days of railroading during its greatest era. 719-689-2640

FALKEN TIRE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB - Race to the Clouds. Saturday, June 25, 2005. Call for ticket and event information. 719-685-4400

FLYING W RANCH - COLORADO SPRINGS - Old western town, BBQ beef or chicken suppers & Western Stage Show. Antiques, museum buildings, gift shops. Also Winter Steakhouse. Call for times and prices. 719-598-4000 or 1-800-232-FLYW (3599)


GARDEN OF THE GODS TRADING POST - MANITOU SPRINGS - FREE ADMISSION Open all year. Nestled at the edge of the Garden of the Gods Park, established in 1900. Largest gift shop and art gallery in Colorado. 719-685-9045 or 1-800-874-4515

GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR AND NATURE CENTER - COLORADO SPRINGS - Free museum of natural history and exhibits. 12-minute show - "How Did Those Red Rocks Get There?", $2 adults, $1 children. Three shops & cafe. Allow an hour. 719-634-6666.

GHOST TOWN MUSEUM - COLORADO SPRINGS - Journey back 100 years at this 1800's old west town. Explore, building-by-building, thousands of artifacts. Fun for the entire family. Gold panning and shopping. 719-634-0696.

MAY NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - Golden Eagle Ranch Campgrounds - COLORADO SPRINGS - Open May 1-Sept 30: 9am-6pm. Open in April for groups by reservation. 7000 giant tropical insects & related creatures, space exploration wing. 500 large campsites. Pull-through, all facilities, fishing. 719-576-0450 or 1-800-666-3841

MIRAMONT CASTLE - MANITOU SPRINGS - A 46-room National Historic Landmark. Self-guided tours through Victorian museum featuring nine styles of architecture. 719-685-1011 or 1-888-685-1011

MUELLER STATE PARK - DIVIDE - 3 1/2 miles south of Divide on Highway 67. 5,121 acres on the west side of Pikes Peak. Camping (camper, RV, tent sites), recreational trails, picnicking, photography, naturalist led programs, & wildlife sightings. 800-678-2267 or 719-687-2366

OLDE TYME PHOTOGRAPHY - MANITOU SPRINGS - Manitou Springs' oldest and finest studio serving you since 1979. Our high quality photos are developed in our studio and back to you in 30 minutes. 903 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829. 719-685-9718

PIKES PEAK - AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN - CASCADE - Highway 24 west to Cascade. Drive to the summit via the Pikes Peak Highway. Open year-round, weather permitting. Call for hours and fees. 1-800-318-9505 or 719-385-PEAK

PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY - MANITOU SPRINGS - Open since 1891. Unique train trip to 14,110 feet. Wildlife, waterfalls, panoramic views from Great Plains to Continental Divide inspired "America the Beautiful." April through December. Call for hours. Reservations requested. 719-685-5401

PIKES PEAK MARATHON® - MANITOU SPRINGS - America's Ultimate Challenge & the Pikes Peak Ascent® - August 19 & 20, 2006. Limited entries. 719-473-2625

ROCK LEDGE RANCH HISTORIC SITE- COLORADO SPRINGS - Living History Museum illustrating 4 historical periods in the life of the Pikes Peak Region: American Indian encampment, 1860's Homestead, 1880's Farm, and 1907 Estate. Call for hours and prices. 719-578-6777

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DINOSAUR RESOURCE CENTER - 201 S. Fairview St. Woodland Park. Open 7 days a week. Theatre, interactive exhibits, "live" fossil preparation lab, and on site "Prehistoric Paradise" store. Visit our web site!
719-686-1820

ROYAL GORGE ROUTE RAILROAD- CANON CITY - Ride through the base of the spectacular Royal Gorge alongside the Arkansas River. Lunch and Dinner trains available. 303-569-2403 or 888-RAILS-4U.

RUXTON'S TRADING POST - 22 Ruxton Avenue. Embrace the Old West. Cowboy & Indian antiques, furniture. Western & Indian art & curiosities. 400 cowboy hats.
719-685-9024

SANTA'S WORKSHOP/NORTH POLE - PIKES PEAK HIGHWAY - Christmas-theme Family Amusement Park with rides, shows, gift shops, and Santa himself! Call for times and prices. 719-684-9432

SEVEN FALLS - COLORADO SPRINGS - Two hiking trails, mountain elevator to overlook, three gift shops, snack bar, summer Indian dances and lights at night. Summer 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Spring/Fall 9 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Winter 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. 719-632-0765

THE ROCK at Soc n' Roll
16240 Old Denver Hwy, Monument, CO 80132
Just north of the Air Force Academy. Friendliest Indoor Rock Climbing Gym on the front range. In a safe environment, we will teach you how the climbers at The Garden of the Gods do it! All ages and abilities welcomed and encouraged. Come climb with us. 719-481-9099

TRIPLE B GUEST & ACTIVITY RANCH - WOODLAND PARK - Historic ranch on 80 acres, minutes from Colorado Springs! Lodging, horseback riding, meal rides, Wrangler cookouts, petting zoo, hay rides, arena rides. Come overnight or just for the day. Open all year. 719-687-8899 or 877-687-8899.

VAN BRIGGLE ART POTTERY - COLORADO SPRINGS - Free tours. Open year 'round. No tours on Sunday. 719-633-7729 or 1-800-847-6341.