Flying W Ranch Old western town, mouth- watering BBQ beef or chicken suppers and the best western stage show in the nation. The Flying W Wranglers have performed to a sold-out crowd in Carnegie Hall as well as the world- renowned Kennedy Center. Great cowboy music and bunkhouse comedy. Antiques, shops, Navajo weavings, horse-shoeing demonstrations and more. Summertime: Every night. Also Winter Steakhouse open October–mid May. Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway How the West is Fun! Ride the little train with the BIG VIEW. This 3-mile scenic ride culminates with the best view of the Royal Gorge. Wild West action explodes to life at Buckskin Joe. Gunfights, entertainment, horse-drawn trolley rides, specialty shops and saloons enhance the town’s authentic atmosphere. Exceptional food and top-notch service await restaurant guests. Pets are welcome. 10,000+ square feet of shopping. Visit www.buckskinjoe.com. Garden of the Gods Trading Post In the early 1900’s, Indian trader Charles E. Strausenback built the Trading Post. While maintaining its heritage, the Trading Post has expanded seven times. Within its walls you will find a world-class Art Gallery, a unique gift shop, the Balanced Rock Café, and the Peak View Conference Center. Come explore our wonderful landmark. Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek In the late 1800s, thousands of fortune-seekers made their way to Pikes Peak. Gold had been discovered, and that discovery started the country’s last great gold rush. Now, more than a century later, visitors to the region can make their own discoveries at the Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek. This new state-of-the-art interpretive center overlooks the town of Cripple Creek. Visitors to the Pikes Peak Heritage Center can learn about gold mining yesterday and today, geologic and human history, view displays that showcase the unique mountain environment, and learn about regional recreational activities and attractions. FREE MAP + COUPONS Pikes Peak Cog Railway All aboard the world’s highest cog railway to Pikes Peak – 14,110 feet! Sit back, relax and enjoy the 360˚ vistas. Thrill to the sights of deer, elk, marmots and bighorn sheep. Take along a lunch from the café and browse through the unique gift shop. Open year-round. Reservations needed. Manitou Cliff Dwellings First opened to the public in 1906 and built more than 700 years ago, these authentic Anasazi dwellings allow you to roam inside the architectural marvels of the American Indians that inhabited the southwest from 1200 B.C. - 1300 A.D. A Pueblo-style building houses the museum and gift shop. Open seven days a week, call for seasonal hours. Located five miles west on Hwy. 24 in Manitou Springs, 685-5242, www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com. Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center Before you visit the park, learn the secrets of the Garden of the Gods at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. See our New HD Theatre show, an exciting, entertaining and educational 12-minute multimedia adventure. This is the only place you can see the world’s only Theiophytalia kerri dinosaur fossil! With over 30 free exhibits on the area’s geology, ecology and cultural history, this is where the Garden comes alive. Enjoy our indoor/outdoor Café, guided bus tours through the park and 3 unique gift shops. Stop in here before you head out there. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo America’s only mountain zoo! Experience unforgettable adventures combining breathtaking scenery with more than 750 animals from around the world! Feed our world-famous giraffe herd (the largest of any zoo); soar over the Zoo in our new chairlift-style ride that offers sweeping views of the mountain and the city below; get nose-to- nose with gorillas and watch grizzlies fish for trout. Open daily. Take I-25 to exit 138 west. Historic Manitou Springs Located at the foot of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs is one of Colorado’s premier National Historic Districts. The naturally-carbonated mineral drinking springs that made Manitou Springs famous as a health resort in the late 1800’s still flow freely today. Try a taste of each spring as you enjoy wandering through downtown with its galleries, specialty shops, boutiques and exceptional restaurants. Springabout walking tours, special events and local color make Manitou Springs unforgettable. Royal Gorge Bridge & Park There’s a place in Colorado where looking down is even more breathtaking than looking up. The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is like nothing else - the awe-inspiring spectacle of man and nature meeting each other halfway - and that’s before we even talk about rides, entertainment and attractions. The views are magnificent and the rides are thrilling. Open year-round. Don’t miss it! Seven Falls A journey along South Cheyenne Canyon to Seven Falls takes you through the 42-foot-wide Pillars of Hercules with 1,000-foot cliffs above. The box canyon terminates dramatically at a 181-foot waterfall cascading down seven distinct steps. A mountain elevator makes the view accessible and summer lighting makes the experience magical. I-25 to U.S. 24 West, south on 21st Street, west on Cheyenne Blvd. Santa’s Workshop – North Pole The spirit of Christmas reigns every day at Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole. Amusement rides, restaurants, gift shops, magic shows and Santa himself provide family fun in this holiday alpine setting. Open mid-May through Christmas Eve. Call for hours of operation. 10 miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24. North Pole, CO 80809. Cave of the Winds Combine science and scenery on a tour of this unique underground cave. Choose a tour suited to your level of comfort and discover beautiful crystals and stone columns. Echo Canyon Since 1978, Echo Canyon River Expeditions has provided world-class river experiences to people of all ages and abilities. Located just one hour from Colorado Springs, we offer half- and full-day trips ranging from family-class rafting (appropriate for children as young as six) to the ultimate in river excitement, the Royal Gorge. Our exclusive Raft-n-Rail ® package is the perfect way to spend the day in Royal Gorge Country. Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain Drive the safe, scenic, spectacular Pikes Peak Highway all the way to the 14,110-foot summit of America’s most famous mountain. Along the way, you’ll experience picnic areas, hiking trails, four different life zones, reservoirs, wildlife, three gift shops, two cafes and magnificent views. You haven’t seen Colorado until you’ve experienced the Peak! From 1-25, take U.S. 24 West to Cascade and follow the signs.