Colorado Springs Colorado Vacation Guide» Colorado Springs, CO Attractions especially for Kids!

Rock Climb at the Sport Climbing Center

SportClimbingCenter — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:53:36 +0000

Enjoy indoor rock climbing at the Sport Climbing Center! No experience is required! just come in and have a great time rock climbing. We Offer affordable day passes and all gear rentals. We are located off of Garden of the Gods Road. Check out our website for more information!

AVA’s Colorado Rafting Trips

info@coloradorafting.net — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:56:38 +0000

Great family trips for kids! World-class whitewater rafting trips near Colorado Springs, plus AVA also offers zip line tours, rock climbing, horseback riding and fly fishing. FREE wetsuits and jackets, plus discounts offered daily on our website. Offering trips on several rivers from multiple Colorado locations. Trips as short as 1/3-day up to 10 days. Call or email us today for information and a quote. Our knowledgeable staff will help you find just the right trip.

Pikes Peak EcoFestival

onedianneiam — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:44:04 +0000

Pikes Peak EcoFestival, a benefit for Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, featuring eco-conscious exhibitors, live music, local food & art, a beer garden, an eco auto display, kids bike rodeo, bike valet, activities & fun for the entire family!

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 28th and takes place at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, nestled on the east side of Garden of the Gods Park. Admission is $4 per person, children 12 and under get in for free. Proceeds benefit Rock Ledge Foundation. For more information and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.PikesPeakEcoFestival.com

Seven Falls

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:21:03 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:20:43 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:20:18 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:46:51 +0000

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

Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:58:21 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:58:04 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:57:47 +0000

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.