Colorado Springs Colorado Vacation Guide» Colorado Springs Attractions, Activities and Things to do in Colorado Springs, CO

Seven Falls

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Located in South Cheyenne Canyon, Seven Falls cascades 181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of pikes peak granite. Crystal clear water from the southern most edges of the Pikes Peak watershed have, over the ages, carved this unique scenic masterpiece in an easily accessed location.

Flying W Ranch – Colorado Springs CO

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The Flying W Ranch is an actual working mountain cattle ranch located in the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colorado. We have been specializing in authentic western food and western style entertainment since 1953. In our high season we entertain and serve dinner to over a thousand people nightly.

When you attend the Chuckwagon Supper at the Flying W Ranch, you’ll catch a glimpse of the Old West, a meal typical of one that might have been served on a cattle drive of years past, cowboys singing and an atmosphere that will beckon you to escape for awhile and enjoy an evening long to be remembered.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

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The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a rare historical treasure. Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings, built more than 700 years ago, await you here. There are no “Do Not Touch” signs. You are free to touch and even go inside these fascinating architectural remnants of an American Indian culture that roamed the Four Corners area of the Southwest from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1300.

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center at Woodland Park CO

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RMDRC is home to an awe-inspiring display of dinosaurs, prehistoric marine reptiles, pterosaurs and fish of North America’s late Cretaceous.

Pikes Peak Cog Railway

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Just 6 miles from downtown Colorado Springs, this classic Colorado train trip is NOW running YEAR-ROUND.

Jeep Tours in Buena Vista Colorado 4×4 Off-Road Trips

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Explore the scenic ghost town of St. Elmo, visit historic gold mines where local miners made and lost their fortunes during the Colorado gold rush or drive to the summit one of Colorado’s 14,000′ peaks. Experience the wonders of the continental divide with sweeping views of the Rockies in all their majesty. Your Colorado Jeep tour will include information on geology, mineralogy, as well as interesting information on the area’s colorful history.

Echo Canyon River Expeditions

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Echo Canyon’s Colorado whitewater rafting trips offer the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of the Colorado Rockies with thrilling whitewater adventures and memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. With Colorado whitewater rafting trips starting as low as $39 for children and $49 for adults, Echo Canyon’s affordability and convenience make it an ideal destination for day trips and vacations alike.

Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

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A trip on the Cripple Creek and 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.

Dinosaur Depot Museum

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The Dinosaur Depot Museum is a GEM located in one of the best places in the world to see fossils and the rocks where they are found.

Garden of the Gods

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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.