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Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Colorado. The views from the summit inspired the words to America the Beautiful. Now that’s high praise!

Whether traveling by car on the Pikes Peak Highway, by train on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway or by foot on the Barr Trail, more than a half million people reach the summit every year. In fact, Pikes Peak is the most visited mountain summit in North America. All these people can’t be wrong!

With an altitude of 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak forms a magnificent visual backdrop for Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Fort Carson, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, Cripple Creek and many other regional cities and attractions. You owe it to yourself and your family to make Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs your vacation destination!

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Garden of the Gods

Explore Colorado Springs' paradise in one magical stop. Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. 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. Delight in one of Colorado's most photographed views while eating in our glass-enclosed café or from our terrace overlooking Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. Where else can you eat inside a postcard?

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Manitou Springs

Nestled between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, historic Manitou Springs is centrally-located to the unique attractions of the Pikes Peak Region.

A road-trippers paradise, Manitou sits just below Highway 24. Head east and you’re to the interstate in under 15 minutes. Head west and you’re entering the gateway to the Rocky Mountains.

Manitou is the perfect place to spread out in the great outdoors, then find a cozy spot to settle in with your friends or family. In fact, Goldilocks would love Manitou Springs: not too big and not too small—just right.

Maybe it’s the mountain air, or the natural mineral springs. It might be the open-air dining or that feeling of being nestled just at the foot of Pikes Peak. Whatever it is, we know that nature rejuvenates us, now more than ever.

For centuries people have been making trips here to taste the magic and mystery of Manitou’s healing waters. Come and experience the magic for yourself.

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Fine Arts Center

For over 100 years, the Fine Arts Center has been the top cultural attraction of the Pikes Peak region offering world-class art, Broadway-worthy theatre and arts education for all ages and abilities. Established in 1919 as the Broadmoor Art Academy, the FAC provides innovative, educational, and multidisciplinary arts experiences that elevate the individual spirit and inspire community vitality

The 132,286 square-foot facility hosts major international traveling and ever-changing exhibitions featuring works from the FAC’s significant permanent collection bringing a wide variety of art experiences to Colorado Springs.

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.

Our collection contains works of art from Native American (Pueblo, Plains, Plateau, and Great Basin cultures),
Hispanic and Spanish Colonial, and 20th Century American art.

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Colorado Springs

Pioneers Museum

Founded as a collecting institution in 1896,  today the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum builds a lasting connection to preserve and share our cultural history. The CSPM is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, a recognition only received by 3% of the nation’s museums.

Housed in the beautifully restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, this historic location has served the community for more than 100 years. Many of our unique spaces are avaliable to use for any event– from a happy hour to a lecture.

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Western Museum of

Mining & Industry

Western Museum of Mining & Industry can accommodate a variety of group sizes and special tour requests. Whether you’re planning a large group visit or you’re simply looking to bring the family in, you’ve come to the right place. Our museum offers the option of self-guided tours any time or guided tours lead by one of our dedicated and highly knowledgeable docents.

Open since 1970, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI) is committed to preserving and interpreting the rich mining history of Colorado and the American West. The multi-purpose exhibit building offers visitors a unique and interactive experience designed to educate the public about the importance of mining and industry and its impact on our daily lives.

Outside, visitors can inspect two historic mining headframes and machines including a 1920s Osgood steam shovel and an 1840s-era Cornish walking beam engine. The working blacksmith shop and 10-stamp ore mill are open during special events or by appointment only.

In addition to its permanent displays and exhibits, WMMI is renowned for its educational Signature Events, designed to engage the community with fun, interactive activities that boost knowledge about the importance of history and earth sciences.

WMMI proudly features over 5,000 artifacts in the 12,200 square foot exhibit hall. Located on a beautiful 27-acre site, adjacent to Exit 156 off I-25, the museum sits just north of Colorado Springs and less than one hour south of Denver.

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