Top 49 things to do and attractions in Colorado Springs

Title: Geological Grandeur: A Study in Color and Contrast The Garden of the Gods offers an experience that is far more dramatic and detailed than a simple scenic drive. These photos illustrate the striking, almost painterly, quality of this National Natural Landmark, emphasizing the interplay between the ancient geology and the vibrant plant life. The dominant feature is, of course, the geological drama. The formations appear massive and imposing, showcasing stark red and orange colors under the brilliant Colorado sun. The images capture the incredible texture of the sandstone—the result of millions of years of deposition and subsequent tectonic tilting. Seeing these massive slabs of rock jutting sharply towards the sky, often framed by soft, puffy clouds, is a potent reminder of the earth's immense power. Furthermore, this place is an immersive trail experience. The dense, lively green foliage—primarily scrub oak and juniper—is a recurring element that beautifully frames the towering red monoliths. This foreground of nature provides a compelling contrast to the bare, dramatic rock, making the hiking and viewing experience feel intimate and immersive, even when viewing the massive formations. It suggests a park that is not just about viewing from a distance, but one that encourages stepping onto the trails to appreciate the varied ecosystems thriving right up to the base of the rock fins. The clear, blue skies and bright daylight guarantee exceptional photography, bringing out the maximum saturation in the red iron oxide of the rocks. Whether you are focused on the broad landscape views or the close-up texture of a specific formation, the Garden of the Gods is a mandatory stop for anyone visiting the Colorado Springs area, promising accessibility and a truly unforgettable visual spectacle.

Garden of the Gods is an absolutely breathtaking place that feels almost unreal from the moment you arrive. The towering red rock formations create a stunning contrast against the bright blue sky, making every view feel picture-perfect. The maps along the trails are incredibly helpful, giving you a clear sense of direction while highlighting scenic overlooks and points of interest you won’t want to miss. The shuttle system is also very convenient, making it easy to get around the park without worrying about parking or long walks between major areas. I highly recommend bringing a water bottle, because staying hydrated makes the entire experience much more enjoyable, especially if you plan to explore several trails. Wearing comfortable hiking shoes is equally important, as some paths can be uneven, slightly uphill, or longer than expected. With the right gear, the walks feel relaxing rather than tiring. Despite being a popular destination, the park still manages to feel calm, refreshing, and peaceful. Whether you’re there for photography, hiking, or simply taking in the incredible scenery, it’s a place that leaves a lasting impression. Garden of the Gods is truly a must-see spot that showcases the natural beauty Colorado is known for.

A great experience with lots of beautiful scenery. We explored several landmarks along the trail and got to do a little rock climbing. Great for hiking and just walking around. Elevation is pretty high, being lots of water. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and taking your time. Would be a great place to jog if youre into building stamina.

This place is amazing. You just keep saying "wow" at every turn. There's a central part that's easy to walk and has sidewalks, and if you go early and are quiet - you can spot deer and other wildlife. You may even see permitted climbers working their way up a rock face. There is a lot to see in the center loop; howeverrrrr, if you got your grippy shoes, water, and some snacks... then adventure off into any of the outer trails. They are all a "little to a lot" different from each other (terrain, elevation gain and difficulty, vegetation, etc) buttttttttttttt on any trail you take you will be meandering along when out of nowhere ROCK FORMATION!👁👄👁 The colors of the rocks are mostly red (those are sandstone that used to be dunes) and remind me of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada, but there are also beautiful quartz that look glittery in the sun, obsidian (I think) that looks like black glass, and stones/ rocks that look like someone painted them layer by layer. Sooo many different types of trees and plants. Watch out for the cacti; they're everywhere to the sides of the trails and are no joke (even though they look small). Overall, pretty easy hike on any trail - but you need good shoes or it will get slippery in some spots. Kids could do some of the trails, maybe all - just depends on your kid's endurance and balance. Just the last mile or so can be tough and that was because it was an incline with deep sand... but you can probably exit off of the trail to the main road before that and go a different way. Highly recommend.

Garden of the Gods is absolutely breathtaking! The towering red rock formations against the blue Colorado sky are stunning from every angle. The park is clean, well-maintained, and free to visit — a true gem! Whether you’re hiking, taking photos, or just driving through, every moment feels magical. The visitor center staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the views from the overlooks are unforgettable. Definitely a must-see destination in Colorado Springs!

Absolutely gorgeous. It is a free park with well paved trails that offer guided tours for free. You can also walk around at your own leisure. Pictures Absolutely do it no justice. We'll worth the time spent there

Amazing place , family friendly. Enjoyed the well paved trails ; went during morning hours and just before sunset ! Pictures truly do not do justice at all! Free parking and free entrance . Were lucky to come across a group mountain goats during the day time and evening too! Red rock climbing signs are around and need permission with proper gear. Visitor info area with gift shop , cafe and restrooms available A must visit!

This is a cool zoo. Easy to traverse and handicap accessible however some inclines as to be expected. Under construction during our visit but it didn’t stop us from seeing everything. Spent about 2 hours from start to finish. Love that they do dog days! So fun.

Although under renovation as of November 2025, you can still navigate this zoo without too much disruption. The upgrades will be completed sometime in 2026. The animals look very healthy and have room to move and the natural mountain setting is breathtaking. Anyone not accustomed to the elevation (and even locals) should come prepared with plenty of water for everyone in their party so as to not spoil the fun. The pizza restaurant is great with an enormous oven built in Italy and there are only two in the Western part of the US. If you want to bring your own cooler with lunch, it's allowed and there are multiple areas to set up your picnic. The sky ride up the mountain has an extra cost but it's worth it. There is a nice carousel for the kids for an extra $2. If navigating the mountain is difficult, you can purchase a $3. ticket that is good all day and get picked up and drop off by cart throughout the park. The entrance fee is reasonable so these extra costs are not outrageous. Unless you arrive by a car sharing service, you are required to purchase tickets online in advance because of the limited parking during construction. The Roger's shrine can be accessed by car, but you must get through the gate by 3pm. To see the majority of the park plan on 2-4 hours. Completely worth it! A beautiful retreat.

This is probably THE BEST zoo that we have ever visited! It is so neat and clean! They are doing buy ahead/reservation tickets to help with congestion and that really makes a difference, especially with the animal encounter areas. There are so many interactive places and play areas for children, including a carousel! My daughter had an absolute blast!

The BEST zoo we have been too to date! We LOVED all the animal up close & being able to touch & feed animals. A lot of uphill but totally worth it! They have plenty of benches all over for resting if you get tired easily! Take a rain poncho, backpack, water, snacks. So cool that it is on the mountain. Loved the views. Excited for the new giraffe habitat to get finished to go back & see that! We got to see the new baby gorilla. Baby was definitely the star of the zoo, EVERYONE loved the baby. Too cute. Definitely recommend going to this zoo!

Stuck an amazing environment to bring our girls to! They have had stuck a blast every time we go. Last time the baby wallaby were out and they got to pet them. The staff also let our girls assist them in feeding the reptiles because we were practically the only people in the zoo, so a membership saved us the hassle of waiting in line and scored our 5 girls a once in a lifetime moment contributing to the zoos morning breakfast routine! Such an amazing and unforgettable day!

Came here for my first time & I was blown away by how beautiful the scenery is here. They have a wide variety of animals & you can get pretty close to a lot of them which makes for an amazing experience. My favorite part was definitely feeding the giraffes, they are so gentle & not afraid to come right up to you for a snack. The Australian exhibit was also pretty neat because you're able to get super close to the animals. There's fun for the whole family here & also makes for an enjoyable day for adults too. My only complaint is that they close at 5, so make sure you get there early so you have time to enjoy everything the zoo has to offer!

My family and I love the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. It's unique layout up the side of the mountain does lead to a lot of hill climbing, so be prepared for that. It also leads to some amazing views you don't get at other zoos and the sky tram/ski lift that carts you over the animals up to the top is such a unique perspective. The giraffe feeding is also such a cool attraction. There's something for everyone here.

Our first time seeing the beauty of this place. Be prepared to walk but the walk is full of breath taking views. Once you reach the falls you'll have a 224 step climb to to the top but it is well worth it when you get to the top. This is a must see in Colorado Springs. Well worth the $23 admission. We have an amazing day and some us forgettable memories.

I visited on an early fall morning as the sun was rising. To get to the falls, you will need to park at the Penrose Event Center and take the free shuttle ride to Seven Falls due to limited parking at the Falls. It's a 0.8 mile walk on a paved path to the falls from the entrance. There are many towering rocks and streams along the way. You can view the waterfalls by climbing up 224 very steep stairs or from the eagles nest viewing platform which can be accessed from an elevator. Well worth the visit!

Worth the wait and cost to get in! It was a beautiful walk through the gorge up to the waterfall with a pretty stream and mini waterfalls off to the side of the path. You have to take a shuttle there. It takes a while to get on the shuttle and then walk up to the falls so definelty plan a decent chunk of your day if not expect it to take most of your day, this for sure isn’t a quick trip in and out!

Beautiful! I loved it! We did make the climb but took the elevator up to eagles nest and there was a cute shop at the top. Oh and if you see a white Hydroflask floating down the stream mine fell in. I recommend the bus ride in the driver was awesome and it runs ever 15 minutes. And it's Free! You can also take a golf cart up if needed. Great for those unable to make the walk up.

This was my favorite place we visited on our trip to Colorado Springs! The views on the walk to the falls were stunning as well as the falls themselves. Really loved taking the elevator up and seeing the falls from a different and spectacular pov, this really is a must do if you’re ever in the area you won’t regret it!

I have seen pictures of the falls for years, and finally decided to visit. I was pleasantly surprised. Absolutely beautiful park, well worth the price of admission. It is a tourist attraction, but you still have ‘real’ trails to hike, and can get some good exercise working your way up the stairs. I did not try out the restaurant, which looks good, nor did I try out the zip line attraction. Be prepared to walk a bit although you can hitch a ride with one of the golf carts which run up and down the road to ferry tired visitors.

So fun! The falls were brown because of all the rainfall, and it rained while we were there. But there is an elevator if you don’t feel comfortable with the stairs for the smaller stairs set. It’s still beautiful and an experience! Buy your passes in advance to make the check in process quicker.

This was a fun and interesting experience, and our young kids (5 and 2.5) had a good time and enjoyed the tour. Our guide was pleasant, knowledgeable, and kept things light/fun. My only complaint is that the cave itself left something to be desired, because of how long it takes for stalagmites/stalactites to grow in that specific cave, they're all pretty small and there aren't many large, expansive areas, it just seemed small. We still had a great time and I hate to complain about something they can't control, just wanted to mention it. Still worth going, especially with kids. We did the mining activity at the end, and our kids loved "panning" for gemstones, they even found a few little chunks of fools gold! Oh, and there are great views from the balcony outside the gift shop.

My family visited Cave of the Winds when I was a kid, so I thought it'd be nice to come back. It's smaller than I remember...but I've grown since then so yeah, it's not surprising. Our guide, Tracy, was an absolute joy to spend the hour with. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and I could tell he loves what he does. There were some young children (about the same age I was when I first visited) in our group and he was wonderful with them, teaching about the cave in a manner that kept them, and the adults interested. I'm glad I was able to come back and see the cave again.

We came out for the discovery cave tour in May/June 2025. Upon arrival around 10AM on a Friday morning, there was no wait to get into the park and parking was a breeze with two attendants directing traffic. Caution on the (short) curvy road, especially on your way back down. The person working the front box office/ticket booth was super nice and got me quickly checked in with fool-proof instructions for exactly what to do and where to go next for our tour. Our tour guide, Tracy, was wonderful! You can tell they've been doing this a long time with the information they shared, peppered in with lots of funny jokes. Our favorite was that you can't touch the stalactites or the stalagmites but make sure to touch every "stalag-PIPE" (the railings! 🤣) We enjoyed learning about the history and science of the caves. An unforgettable experience for all ages! There's a good amount of stairs throughout the tour and some spots where you need to duck and curve around, so keep that in mind if mobility is a concern. They will also take your photo with your family in the cave and offer it to you for purchase at the end of the tour in a nice little commemorative envelope/frame thingy. Nice little souvenir that fits easily in carry on-bag. They have an observation deck with a gorgeous view below and all around. Just inside from there is seating, and food&Drink available for purchase. I recommending booking your cave tour in advance especially if going on a weekend or have more than 2-3 in your party, to ensure you get in the time you want!

Our group got to spend the night in the cave! We showed up after the park closed and did an in depth tour crawling, climbing and exploring the cave. Got completely muddy! It was an amazing experience! The staff was so great answering all of our questions and giving a ton of history of the cave. We had Colton, Klaus, Morgan and Reagan. They handled our group of 30+ gracefully and full of fun, all while keeping us safe! Totally recommend any of the tours for all ages.

It was ok. Ive been to many caves in this country. This cave was... ok. The formations werent spectacular, they had some cool ones, but overall there wasn't a whole lot. They have a lot of other activities here to keep the kids interested. Its a cool place, lots to do and see. The cave was just a little underwhelming.

We went on a haunted lantern tour of the caves with our guide Klaus & had the BEST time! The stories, guidance, humor and history lessons were top notch. Such a cool experience and an incredible way view the mountain on a different level. Highly recommend!

Hour long "discovery tour" brings you through lit areas of the cave. Pathway is somewhat narrow, includes multiple sets of stairs with handrails, and is a chilly 60 degrees. Guide was very good about keeping group together and having us mind our heads on low passages. It wasn't one of the more majestic looking caves I've been in in terms of rooms or formations, but was a fun and easy tour.

I visited today and was captivated by all the history and culture surrounding Colorado Springs. The second floor is especially impressive, and the new exhibition on Native American history is a must-see. I also loved learning about the museum’s setting in a historic courthouse—it adds so much character. The staff were kind and friendly, which made the experience even better. I highly recommend visiting the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum!

Beautiful and informative. Great place to learn about Colorado Springs history and see the city's historical architecture. It contains Colorado's oldest working elevator, a well preserved courtroom, and great artwork. I would easily spend over an hour here and highly recommend others to visit.

Im a Colorado native but haven't been here in a long time. Absolutely stunning interior! Great Colorado historic artifacts. Fun old elevator that still works! Cool exhibit for Women's art. Will go again!

Our visit to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum was a surprise delight! The building is incredibly beautiful, and every single exhibit was interesting and thoughtfully-crafted. We only had an hour to spend during this visit, so we will return and plan to spend much more time soaking it all in.

Very nice place to visit during some downtime. It is free to get in (just a donation which I gladly made). Learned quite a bit of history about the area. I did not expect to see Goose Gossage's Yankee helmet on display. I didn't know he was from there. Now I Do!

Fun museum, it's free but please donate to keep it running. They have a fun kid play place along with a dress up room. You can see the old court room and the grand architecture style of earlier years. A nice way to kill an hour.

A really nice museum with lots to see and learn! It’s free to visit and located in a beautiful old courthouse, which adds to the experience. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area.

Visiting the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)is a unique experience that allows you to observe the training of future U.S. Air Force officers and explore its iconic architecture and aviation facilities.

This is a very historic place. There are plenty of sites to see for a military retiree like myself. They have a full commissary and base exchange with many other shops and services. In passing some of the military members and cadets, they were all very, very polite. This is a very land expansive place as it's located in the prairies of Colorado, which makes it very beautiful.

This is one of the best college with discipline comes along with it. As a parent, I am super proud of my son administration into the Air Force Academy.

When people think of the United States Air Force (USAF), they often picture fighter jets, huge cargo planes, and long runways stretching through the desert. But the Air Force also runs some massive bases outside the mainland United States. These sites play a major role in America’s global military presence. Some are in Europe, some in Asia, and one is even near the Arctic Circle.

We visited the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in hopes that our daughter will be attending next year. It is a highly respected institution that is known for producing some of the most dedicated and skilled military officers in the United States Air Force. With a focus on integrity, excellence, and service, the Academy prepares its students to meet the challenges of military service with honor and distinction. Beyond its academic and ethical rigor, the Air Force Academy also offers a vibrant and diverse community for its students. Cadets come from all walks of life, and the Academy prides itself on fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging. It would be a blessing to be a part of this prestigious academy.

We arrived at the Air Force Academy a couple of weeks ago. They closed down tours to the public in January of 2025. We were not allowed to go in, this is not posted anywhere on their website. Be aware that if you're not a veteran or active military you won't be allowed to take a tour. This would have been very helpful as we planned our trip, we were disappointed.

What an impressive place! Not just the beauty and the organization of it, but the respect for the academy and the respect for the service is present. The size of the grounds is immense, and we only stayed on the roads, not having time to go on any of the walking paths. Even though the chapel is currently closed, we still learned a lot through the visitor's center, and the video they showed was informative as well. Would have loved to have had more time here.

Informative. Dwellings are all in a single continous structure. The expedition (self guided) is a bit lackluster for me but an educational experience nonetheless. Great gift shop with an expansive assortment of items. Mountain views are phenomenal. A few images of the shop contents are definitely not all inclusive.

We really enjoyed visiting this site. We had a few hours of free time and this was absolutely perfect. There wasn't any hiking or extreme elevation to get to the actual site, just park your vehicle and you are there. We were able to walk inside and the history of the Dwellings was well curated. The young man at the Tshirt sale area closest to the parking lot was a wealth of information on how the Dwellings were moved to preserve them in the late 1800's. It was her life's work and I am so grateful for her efforts in doing so for us to experience a bit of life for these indigenous people. If you have a little time take advantage of this exceptional experience. Beyond 5 ⭐s Dog friendly as well!!♥️

This was my 2nd visit and it's still one of my favorite places to visit. It's very close to Garden of the Gods, so it's a great place to visit same-day. They have a nice gift shop. I love that you can walk around in the ruins and that they are immaculate. It's nice to see a historic location that is immaculately clean. It's cool to imagine people living there. There is a cafe on the property, but it was not open during our visit.

A fascinating and beautifully preserved piece of Colorado history! The Manitou Cliff Dwellings offer an incredible opportunity to step back in time and experience how the ancient Ancestral Puebloans once lived. The structures are stunning up close, and being able to walk through and explore them makes it feel truly immersive. The museum is well done, with lots of interesting exhibits and artifacts that bring the history to life. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer questions. The gift shop has a great selection of unique Native American crafts and souvenirs. Easy to get to, family-friendly, and a perfect blend of education and adventure. A must-see stop in the Manitou Springs area — five stars all the way!

Visited the Manitou Cliff Dwellings with my child. The site is interesting for a quick look, but it’s quite small and doesn’t have much historical depth or interactive content. Kids might enjoy exploring the caves for a short while, but overall it feels a bit overpriced for what you get. Worth visiting once, but probably not something I’d go back to.

Interesting and photogenic stop near Colorado Springs. You can walk inside the reconstructed cliff dwellings and get hands-on with history, but it’s not an authentic ancient site. More educational exhibit than genuine archaeology—worth a visit if you go in with the right expectations.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings is such a great little place to visit. Definitely not as big as Mesa Verde, but there is still a lot to see and do. Highly recommend!

We arrived too late to do a tour but looked around the entrance area which was fun to see. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and informative. We are hoping to return before our trip ends to take the tour and see all of the facilities.

We had a great time today! Ryan our tour guide went above and beyond so I could get a glimpse of the Men’s Gymnastics team today. Super appreciative of him and the staff for everything! If we’re ever in the area again we’ll make sure to come back! Thanks all!

This was the second Olympic training facility we saw while on a cross country road trip in September 2024. We had a very informative tour guide that who took us around the campus showing the various training areas-weight room, swimming pool, gymnastics, shooting, etc. the tour lasted about an hour. If you are in the Colorado Springs area, be sure to visit this site.

Great experience! The tour was really interesting, and our guide was super nice and knowledgeable. It’s amazing to see where so many Olympic athletes that you’d recognize have trained! The tour is kept fairly short, and honestly, I wish it could be a bit longer—it’s that good. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Colorado Springs!

Very fun and interesting experience. See where the Olympians train for every sport except basketball. You can meet athletes in training and see where they train and watch them practice. All proceeds go to support the U.S. national teams. There is also a nice shop where you can buy Olympic merchandise.

Very cool place no matter if you are really into the Olympics or not. Even if you don't take the tour of the front area of the main building Is free to roam. Lots of cool displays, info, video projections. Even a pin ball game. Big souvenir mech shop with some nice things. Will definitely be back to take the tour.

My friend and I arrived to the center at the start of a tornado warning. The center made sure everybody was safe by sheltering in place with good communication throughout, letting us know the status of the tours. Our tour guide, Bob, did a fantastic job keeping us out of the weather and showing us the ins and outs of the facilities where the Olympians train. He was very knowledgeable, entertaining and flexible. We even saw some Karate sessions! Highly recommend.

This is a great space with multiple trails from easy to more difficult. It is really close to the city yet feels far away once you move out from the parking lots. I did a loop using different trails including the one that goes through on old quarry. The views are amazing. Definitely recommend. Just remember the altitude and the fact that there is limited shade.

Gorgeous location! Plenty of space to run, walk, hike and walk your pup. Lovely views of the red rocks through the ascension high up the canyon with wide easy to navigate and well labeled trails. Easy to access and just a quick stop outside Colorado Springs.

Great loop hike on fairly wide and established trails. If you are going clockwise and choose to take the shortcut through the middle of the rocks, there is a spot where it looks like there is a sheer rock face you have to go up - the stairs carved in the rock are behind the nearby trees on the left side. This is right after the option of taking the rock carved stairs straight up or the trail around to the left. We went on a weekend and there were lots of people walking their dogs, hiking and biking. They have really nice mountain bike only areas that help to keep them more separate from the hikers, and they have a little course at the bottom near the parking lot with hills and wooden platform jumps and ramps.

Love all the many different trails this place offers!! On top of the amazing trails the views you can’t get any where else! People are super nice as well as the trails are kept nice and clean.

Absolutely Gorgeous walking space. Parking is free and easily accessible. The grade of the trail never really gets too steep and is a loop, so getting lost isn't easy. There is plenty of signage and even more scenery! Highly recommend! Bonus Activities: I haven't tried climbing here but there are some good looking routes if you're into that. There is also an off leash fenced dog pen that looks spacious. As an added bonus, there is a bike course, both mountain and BMX.

Enjoyed these trails which offer a variety of difficulty levels, walking surfaces and scenery. Parked on Highway 24/Cimarron St. We combined the moderate (blue) trails to make a loop. Sand Canyon to Contemplative (loved this one) to Roundup to Red Rock Canyon Path. This included some steps on rock and steps cut into rock, some sandy trails, great views of the red rock and views of the distance. Loved this location and would return to try other trails here.

Great spot for easy hiking with beautiful red rock formations and beautiful views. While on the trails we saw people riding bikes, jogging, and lots of people walking their dogs. Trails are suitable for all ages.

Stepping into the Queen's Parlour Tea Room at Miramont Castle felt like opening a page from a Victorian fairytale. Sharing high tea with my favorite girls was more than just a meal. It was a memory steeped in nostalgia, joy, and elegance. The four-course experience with its tender scones, savory bites, and a shareable duo of tea flavors, was a delicious journey through time. The final touch, a delightful tea dessert, was the perfect sweet ending to a soulful afternoon. A special nod to the staff, whose warm hospitality and storytelling brought the castle's 130 year legacy to life. Their passion and grace made every detail feel like part of a living history, where every tale and smile echoed the timeless charm of Miramont. The ambiance itself, what a treasure. The curated collectibles throughout the castle invite you to linger, reflect, and marvel. Every corner whisper of the past, offering beauty and serenity that transcends time. I recommend this family friendly heartwarming and unforgettable experience.

Went yesterday with my daughter husband and it exceeded our expectations! If you want to feel welcomed and have divine teas and delicious food look no further! Our server was delightful and witty and took such good care of everyone in the room. After the tea, tour the castle and talk to Kelly (aka the Duchess in the dungeon) and listen to her stories, she was AMAZING!! If your between having tea here or The Brown Palace where you pay twice the amount, go HERE! So happy we did!

This is an amazing self guided tour of a beautiful castle that has had a storied past. The staff here are super friendly and knowledgeable of the past uses of this building and prior to the tour beginning you are given a short history. The entrance fee is $15 and worth every penny. There are lots of stairs inside so be ready for some walking.

A historic glimpse into the past. This castle is a beautiful masterpiece. I can say the ghosts are real as I had a wicked never felt before experience in the new military room. The teddy bears left for the children are heartbreaking but a nice tribute to remember them. Would glady go tour this castle again.

This review is about the Miramont high tea, not the museum. Wonderful experience! The tea room is well decorated, and the space is well utilized, with enough space to keep the conversations at different tables private. The food comes in several stages, all original, high quality, and tasty. You can choose two different teas—two teapots per person. You can add a cocktail for an additional charge. Friendly and professional service. You can also have some fun wearing one of the hats provided by the establishment. Reservations highly recommended.

Loved doing the self guided tour. You can really take your time in there and just in all the historic beauty about this place

We had an amazing high tea experience at the Queen's tea room today! The service was impeccable. The food was all delicious and my niece who is 10, enjoyed every bit of it and she felt very special and very celebrated. We did the tour of miramont Castle afterward and I'm so glad we did some fun and interesting history tidbits and a lot of very cool local history artifacts that you could get up close to, which was very rewarding. Because it's an old building, there's some uneven floors so that's the only thing to be aware of, but it is not anything that should prevent you from stopping by. Time and age does strange things to buildings.

Absolutely amazing and super informative and educational. I thought they had such a neat system where you can scan your badge and save different facts and slideshows to your account and send them to your email. You can customize your experience depending on what sports you're interested in or just stroll throughout all the exhibits. They have a mass amount of artifacts as well as some demonstration exhibits. I like that they have different accessibility options such as sign language videos in the corner of most displays on screen. The plaques that explain the exhibits or the artifacts are a little small in type but overall very explanatory. You will definitely get a good amount of exercise walking around the multiple floors. It is wheelchair accessible. They have a very cute gift shop with very reasonable prices and not marked up like I've seen a lot of other places try to do. I also stopped by the cafe afterwards and notice they had a good assortment of different type of Cuisines to demonstrate the international aspect and the pricing seemed really good. It had great few of the train tracks next door. I don't know that small children would be as excited or intrigued since they wouldn't really know what was going on since it is a little more involved and the athletes and Exhibits that they explained span back several decades.

One of the most thoughtfully designed museums I’ve ever been inside. It is many orders of magnitude better than the “official” Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. For an Olympics/Paralympics fan, this has everything — a complete set of Olympic torches, lots of medals and photos, and interactive exhibits which measure your Olympic-related skills like running and archery. To make it more convenient, the Museum sends an email resume of how you did in each (so don’t put a false email when you begin your tour). Furthermore, this museum starts on an upper floor and winds downward in a spiral. As a visitor you have a clear path to follow to see everything without wasting effort. Museum staff are knowledgable and enthusiastic. A perfect museum, and worth a drive or a flight to visit.

This was an amazing experience. You definitely need more than two hours to go through the entire museum. The entire facility was immaculate and clean. The UCHealth hand sanitizer stations are everywhere because there are many interactive displays and exhibits. Very family and kid friendly. I will definitely come back when I have more time.

Amazing experience, well worth the stop to relive history and some of the greatest athletes. The movie is spectacular, some fun interactive exhibits. The attached flame restaurant is so-so

Amazing place to visit. Bring the kids and big kids too. Great history of the Olympics and Paraolympics, including interactive displays that teach. Anyone who is interested in the Olympics will love this museum.

I was in town for a coaching clinic and had a chance to go with my fellow coaches to this museum. We were allowed only an hour and a half of time here but it was so cool to see all the different Olympic and Paralympic artifacts throughout the museum. I do plan on visiting here again the next time I am out in Colorado Springs to really take my time and enjoy everything on display.

This museum suffers from enormous Tech Debt. It seems relatively new, but already most of the Interactive features, primarily the audio commentary and the sports simulators, are either not functioning or poorly designed. Interactive badge for personalized experience is needlessly complicated and exclusionary of children. Why aren't kids permitted to have their own profiles? Why make them glom on to their parents profile? When parent activates an interactive display for their kid and moves more than half a step away, it cancels the in-progress session for the kid! After this happened twice we gave up on the interactive elements. The interactive kids museum in my city of San Antonio manages the interactive/profile based experience in a much better way. Without the functioning audio and frustrating interactive elements, I felt like we only got the barest minimum that could have been delivered with this experience. I wanted to see larger and more in depth exhibits about the Miracle on Ice, Jesse Owens at the Berlin Games, and maybe features on heroes of our gymnastics, swimming, and skiing programs. Show me what it is like to train, give me some multimedia about what kind of personal and financial sacrifices are made by olympians. While the exhibit and walk through design needs to be re-worked, at least the collections are impressive, like the assortment of torches, the Miracle on Ice scoreboard, and the collection of medals were very memorable. They need to simplify this experience so that it works for everyone. Less problematic interactivity, more passive multimedia. The stories, audio, and visuals are the real treasure here, don't obfuscate it behind a bunch of clunky, non-working, slooooow interactivity.

If you enjoy history, this is an amazing stop to add to your travel list! Because no one in my party knows how to follow directions, or listen, we did it completely out of order, and it was still amazing! Every single tour was spectacular and informative! I greatly enjoyed visiting the ranch, and that's what matters, since I'm the reason we went. Ha! Watching the Blacksmith was incredible, buying ranch made souvenirs, and seeing everything kept to period was chefs kiss! Thank you all, but especially to Della(sp) you're my hero! 💜

Rockledge Ranch is the most peaceful oasis in the city. Families can come visit the ranch at any time after hours or off season to see the farm animals and living history sites. It’s a great place for a picnic or easy walk in nature for people of all ages and abilities. During events and summer hours, the living history program offers hands-on learning opportunities so you can experience life in the late 1800s just as it was on this very same property. I often walk behind the ranch around sunset when I’m feeling down and undoubtedly leave refreshed. Rockledge Ranch is open to anyone for a variety of activities depending on the season and event schedule. Always wholesome, always family friendly, always the perfect getaway to reflect on years past.

You have the option to walk through for free or pay to be able to go into the buildings and learn about the history. They have knowledgeable staff and activities for the kids, like crafts. Made for a fun afternoon.

A deeply beloved place, and rightfully so, considering the mix of history and rugged natural beauty that it offers to both children and adults. Though a native of Colorado Springs, I had not visited here in a while, perhaps not since I was a small child, and I was quite impressed by how accessible the historic sites are. In the summer, there are living history demonstrations that showcase with exquisite detail and much eagerness certain periods from early Colorado history. These demonstrations are a large part of what draw visitors here, but the area is still extremely charming to walk around even off-season. Many of the monoliths of Garden of the Gods are visible from here, with significantly fewer crowds. When the sun shines brightly on the meadow and the wind rasps softly through the high grass, the buildings look absolutely enchanting. There is an array of farm animals here that will please children, and anecdotally, I heard a line of children chanting "an-i-mals" as they were walking toward the sheep. I personally adored the old masonry walls still present and ruined form and thoughtfully restored, as well as the example of a beautiful Spanish revival style Edwardian estate. There's something for everyone here, and I was fortunate enough to come when they were setting up for the 4th of July, and everywhere was festooned with patriotic banners.

Beautiful, expansive place to visit. Attended with the whole family (ages 5 to 75) and we all had a blast. Easy free parking, and reasonably priced tickets for the event (an old-timely homestead tour and baseball game). Chill vibes, clean, well cared for place. Seems accessible if that’s needed, except inside the homesteads. This place is highly recommended.

What a nice way to spend the 4th of July! I really enjoyed the outfits and the history. It was so sweet watching all the little kids enjoy the 4th. I felt like that's how it should be, not just fireworks!! Good food, pie and lemonade!!

We purchased tickets online. (Or you can purchase tickets as you enter) We were given a map of the grounds. We toured both houses and the cabin. The people were dressed according to era of the houses. Very informative and interesting learning about the history.

Been coming here frequently for a few years now. Love hiking here the park is well kept and I wanted to give a shout out to the park rangers or whoever keeps this place clean! I have two dogs I bring and I always pick up after them. Which I know some people do but I wish everyone did! They do such a great job of picking up all the poop and making sure all trails are cleared when trees have fallen over as well! I appreciate yalls hard work! Here’s a few pictures throughout the years and different seasons. I would like to add a suggestion is it possible at the top to add another trash can before the main trail breaks off into the side trails? I feel this could help with the dog poop bags I see or just poo. I know my dogs are different compared to others, but they tend to let it all out before we reach all the trails.

Been here twice, once was around Christmas and again in May, both times was super beautiful and I really enjoyed it. We made it to the Shrine Road, and both times the Shrine played music around 10am, its so pretty, specially around Christmas, it plated for a long time. The bonus is being out in nature!!!

One of our favorite spots on the whole trip! Absolutely amazing views and such a beautiful park. 100000/10 recommend.

The Mt Cutler Trail is a great short trail packed with beautiful views. There's nice open spaces for eating and taking pictures. Dog friendly also. Parking can be a bit tight

Absolute hidden Gem 💎! I’m surprised no one has really reviewed this area. If you are new I would highly recommend the Lower and medium columbine trails! We took the medium columbine trail up to Tunnel 1 and it was definitely worth the hike! Lots of 🌳s and we even saw a 🦌!

It's all uphill but the scenery will keep you going and your heart pumping! Steep edges, be careful and you should not be afraid of heights.

Awesome hike and amazing views. Get there early as parking is limited both at the lower and upper visitor center. Park may close good due to too many guests. Well worth the visit even just to drive up and down the mountain.

Still awesome! I came here all the time as a child. We always got sarsaparilla's while we toured the museum. I did this with my family and we had a great time. It's a great interactive museum. Very educational too. We panned for gold and found some nuggets that you can keep. The lady's in the gift shop were very friendly and awesome as well. I definitely recommend checking this place out!

This place is wonderful for both adults and kids. The kids will love the old stuff... The adults will want to learn more about it! It has a plethora of interesting things - blacksmithing materials from the late 1800's, early 1900s, the first washing machines, carriages, pharmacy, etc. It's too much to name. Just an immense amount of things from the late 1800s to early 1900s and it's all fascinating. Plus panning for gold outside and a really cool gift shop area.

This was some of the worst customer service we’ve had in Colorado so far. I looked this up before we went. I seen they closed at 5 and that it took around 30 to 45 minutes to go through so we stopped in. We were greeted by an older lady with short hair with an attitude. As we walked in the door at 3:50 she said are you here to go through the museum? We close at 5. Then huffed and puffed and acted as if we were killing her by being there and reluctantly sold us the tickets. We went in anyway, refusing to let her ruin it. Only to run into her at the bathroom with the same attitude. It’s 4:30 and we close at 5. We exited the museum and started shopping for souvenirs as she stared at us the whole time, when another gentleman walked in. He was greeted with an even worse attitude as she told him he could come back during normal business hours and that they’d be happy he was there while smirking and huffing. We then laid our stuff down we had planned to buy and walked out of the door as she followed and locked the door at 4:45 behind us. We get it, you close at 5 but there is a professional way to tell people without the attitude that says we don’t want you here. You shouldn’t be working in a museum if you don’t like tourists. As for the museum, it’s ok. A little overpriced. Would have been a lot better with informative staff that was happy to be there and genuinely interested in telling people about it.

This was a fun way to spend an hour! If you have kids with you who want to run through it, they'll likely be bored quickly. But if you stop, look in each building, and take time to appreciate what's been preserved, and are willing to have a little fun, it's a good time. For the cost, it's well worth the hour or so. The gift shop is fun to walk around and has touristy souvenirs even if you don't go through the museum. Bonus tip: Bring quarters. Much of the interactive stuff costs quarters to participate.

This is a really fun museum. They let you touch some of the stuff and they have real working old self playing pianos. You can gold pan and play old arcade type games. It's definetly fun for kids and worth the price of admission

Took our family for a visit and every single one of us had a blast!! From 2 to 46 years okd…we were enthralled and entertained from start to finish!! Lot of hands-on sights and pieces of history. The gift shop was loaded with nostalgic items, a little bit of something for everyone!

Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs is a fun, immersive step into the Old West — authentic buildings, vintage artifacts, and hands-on activities like panning for gold. It feels like walking through history, with charming details that make the past come alive for visitors of all ages.

Had a fun time with my 8th grade summer camp class the only thing is its not wheelchair friendly

We loved visiting the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. So much information and awesome memorabilia. Highly recommend this place to a Rodeo fan. They also had many things for children to try out so they would stay engaged and entertained throughout the museum.

Tickets are $10 for an adult and $9 for seniors. Well worth it! We got to see two horses with their babies. Enjoyed the 15 min video presentation/educational about the rodeo. Lots to see!

There is a lot of interesting stuff even for people like I, who have never seen real rodeo shows. The museum is very big. There is a beautiful area in the backyard: small "lake" and sculptures and life horses on the fence.

So much history packed into one building. The memorial room for Chris ledoux is awesome. Saddle, buckles, banners, & photos of legendary cowboys & cowgirls . Great place to spend a few hrs

I'm very thankful this place exists because I love everything that has to do with rodeos! So many cool things here, I highly recommend visiting if you're planning on being in the Colorado Springs area! Something that was really cool is they have a sort of scavenger hunt that you can do that not only gets you to really read and look at everything, but if you are able to find what they tell you to, you win a prize at the gift shop! So make sure you participate in that right after getting your admission ticket! The amount of history and items in each display case are amazing! You can also go outside and see more out there including a few retired, but still beautiful as ever, horses along with their baby horses! You can't pet them though, but that doesn't matter, just being able to see these beautiful creatures in person so close is worth it! It wasn't crowded when we visited which was great! You should definitely come here and experience everything this great place has to offer!

This was a great place to visit. I am a lifelong rodeo fan and I have wanted to go here for a while. The exhibits were interesting and brought back memories. The only disappointment was that they would NOT give my phone number to my next husband, Luke Branquinho.

This was my first time going and it was very delightful. The employees at the front desk were polite, kind, and very nice. We chatted up a storm with them. They have general admission for 19$ per adult and 17$ per adult with a veterans discount. They have a free guided tour for the Westpac restoration. 100% recommend. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and tells the history so well he was such a delight. They also have the paid FULL guided tour. If you’re a history buff or like anything related to World War II I 100% recommend!!!!!!!!(coming from someone who doesn’t like history)

Amazing collection of WWII aircraft. Very well curated and interesting for all ages. Interesting to see the restoration shop working on the planes, Mark was an excellent tour guide. The kids really enjoyed the flight simulator. Scooter was provided for Grandpa. All of the volunteers were very kind and informative. I would recommend going online to checkout their schedule of flights as the entire collection is airworthy!

This museum was everything and more than I could have asked for. There is a lot of excellent information about WWII, the battles and the people who played a pivotal part in them, but the best part for me was the aircraft. The airplanes were amazing. All of them totally refurbished and in flying condition. My dad flew in WWII and told me about many of these planes. Seeing them in the museum made me feel like my dad was there with me. I will return to this amazing place and see what else they have brought back to life. I highly recommend it to everyone.

I came from Taiwan, I am truly filled with deep emotion and reflection here. I want to thank the U.S. Air Force for all the help they have provided to my compatriots, both in the past and up to the present. Thank you to the Flying Tigers, thank you to all the American soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the Asian battlefields, and thank you to all the selfless Americans. Thank you for the assistance the U.S. provided to Asian countries during World War II, and thank you to the volunteer docent, Mr. Roh, for his detailed explanation. Many of the things I saw at the museum brought tears to my eyes. Some I had seen before in textbooks, and some were entirely new to me. I immediately took photos and shared them to my friends. All Chinese-speaking people are aware of this history and are very familiar with it. My friends all chimed in, excitedly adding details and expressing their gratitude for me sharing today's experience I do not live in Colorado; this is my first time visiting, and it may very well be my last. However, I believe that in the future, other Chinese speakers will come here to express similar sentiments to mine.

I’ve always had an interest for history and especially World War II history. When I saw this museum was in Colorado Springs, I knew I had to check it out while I was visiting. I prepaid for admission, which was a couple bucks cheaper than paying onsite and also opted for the Guided Tour, which allows you to visit West Pac Restorations where you can see projects they’re working on for the museum. The museum was beautifully curated and a magnificent sight to see! My tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable and passionate, which made for a great experience. He mentioned things change every time so every visit could be different. I also tried the flight simulator, which was a lot of fun. I highly recommend visiting this museum if you’re in Colorado Springs or anywhere nearby and have an affinity with history!

We visited the museum as a family. There was so much information! The displays were engaging and interesting. My kids enjoyed looking at all the planes and artifacts. We enjoyed Matt (our docent for the Westpac tour) and all the stories and information he had to share. He was knowledgeable and interesting. We spent about 3 hours and I easily could have stayed longer if plans and kids would have allowed. We happened to be in town on a day they flew some of the planes which was really cool to see.

Amazing experience, full of knowledgeable veteran volunteers. Packed with cool historic planes in FLYING condition. So cool to see the time and care they put into these piece of our history. Will definitely be back. Hard to take it all in, in a single visit!

I've driven by this museum many times and finally had an opportunity to visit. I was not disappointed. I highly recommend a guided tour. All of the guides are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their work. The museum is easy to navigate and most importantly there are inside restrooms 🤣. We brought lunch and enjoyed the onsite picnic tables. Then we walked the grounds and saw the outside exhibits. Great way to spend an afternoon!

Very cool museum. We visit leadville every year for spring break and this was a nice add on this year! Very educational and loved the part where it seems like you’re walking through a mine! Wish the right side of the building was open, it was closed for renovations so i guess we’ll have a new part to explore next time!

Fun little exhibit with some very well done exhibits. The best parts are the activities when available. Went on a fun Saturday and they happened to have some military reenactors, food trucks, and antique car showings. A nice place to spend an hour or two for some good old fashioned fun.

10 stars! Panning for gold was so much fun. The Blacklight room showing the minerals and gemstones was the sprinkles on the sundae. The machines being started during the tour, OMG, any engineer would be over-the-moon. The gift shop was very affordable. Clean restrooms. I recommend stopping at this museum, it has a little bit of everything all in one location.

Showed up for STEM event and left a fan. This museum is not like any other mining museum i had been to. I working blacksmith and stamp mill was a pleasant touch. Flourscent Blacklight Mineral room is also a winner. Its an affordable and educational experience that is worth the value.

Awesome little museum with lots of steam powered machines used in mining, cool glowing rocks, mining claim info and history, and even a gold panning area. Worth the $13 admission.

This is one of the best museums going for seeing how machines generally and old mining machines in particular worked. However, it is rigged to run on air, which makes things a bit less noisy and rambunctious. While you are waiting to see the machinery run, you can try your luck at panning and see how difficult it really was.

If you are looking for a place that is handicap accessible, I would not recommend. The seats they have reserved are extremely uncomfortable for anyone let alone, seniors. When asked if we could sit in the normal empty seats about 5 feet in front of us, we were told that it would be an extra $40 for each person, so that would be an extra $320.

The fine arts center is one of the iconic locations in Colorado Springs that has a great collection all kinds of art, especially Southwest art. I highly recommend recommended. This is a place that every Colorado Springs resident and those who are interested in art need to check out.

We love the FAC, the plays are always extremely well done, we see several a year on average. The reason I gave it a 4 star is the quality of the seats. There is a bad seat in the house except that all the seats are horribly uncomfortable. You will see people brining cushions to sit on, its that bad. I would love to see them redo the seating that would make this place perfect.

Quite a wonderful collection of art that features different exhibits from time to time. Free admission fridays (every third of the month) is a great budget friendly experience. Sarah, one of the curators, has a program for volunteers to help restore and clean statues, which makes for a great volunteering opportunity!

We come down from Denver for a visit every 3 or 4 months. Love the Southwestern art exhibit. You won't find a larger array of Spanish Colonial art, including 200 year old retablos and statues anywhere else in the West - unless you're in Santa Fe. There are always a number of rotating exhibits that are well done.

Every time I attend an event at the Fine Arts Center it is always a first-class event. The venue was setup so that you were afforded many different experiences, in addition to the ability to interact with the artists and sculpturers which was also very informative.

Visited the Deco Lounge to view visiting artist's embroidery works. Massive Chihuly glass sculptures are in a few rooms. View is from outside the Deco Lounge, but you can also see from inside.

Drove an hour here for homeschool day and was a little disappointed. First, there was some confusion about pricing because many Facebook posts mentioned the event was free. The website says 1st child is $15, each additional child $12. I had to call to clarify and was told it would be $15 for each parent as well. $45 for a homeschooling family of three is a little steep, in my opinion, for what is offered here. We are a one-income family, perhaps they don't understand that I don't get paid to teach my child at home? We went because we had already made plans and my daughter was excited. The sphere talk was kind of cool and the workshop activity was fun. The gentleman running that was great. The various labs were mostly closed while we were there and had scheduled times they were supposed to be open but by that time, we'd already been there for almost three hours and didn't want to wait another hour for someone to open the labs but we did so we went around and did each of the independent exhibits which were ok, a little boring and didn't take up much time. We waited outside the drone lab at the scheduled time but no one showed up. We went to ask someone and a gentleman let us in and was trying to show us the drones but it was obvious he didn't know how to operate anything. He went to get someone else and a woman showed up and said the exhibit was closed because all the drones were charging, I think. It was hard to understand her because she had a mask on. We tried the 3-D printing lab and they were full so we did the exhibit again and then waited outside the rover lab until they opened. The rover lab was ok, the rover kept malfunctioning and the attendant had to keep walking onto the exhibit to fix it. The 3D printing pen lab was fun, the gentleman there was really friendly. All in all, I don't think we'll come back and I'm not sure I'd recommend this place. Definitely not a place you'd want to spend all day at and I don't think they should be charging parents $15 for entrance fee on homeschool day.

Really sad and disappointed in this place. My kids were excited to have a fun day here, instead we were pulling our kids out of the building after one of their elderly employees decided it was ok to tell my autistic son he needed to “be quiet” because everyone will just be listening to him. This was all 3 minutes before their presentation was supposed to start. He also wouldn’t let us sit on the opposite side because “I don’t want to have to get up and walk around”. My autistic son didn’t even have a chance to try to calm himself down and was so excited to watch the globe. It was absolutely embarrassing and disgusting to be treated this way with a special needs child. Not only did this jerk do this to our family, but when we were leaving he said “we will think of you” this employee should be fired at the very least!

So much learning and exploration to behold here! You can drive rovers on “mars”, fly drones, explore real rockets ships, make kinetic sand structures, make 3D printed astronauts and buttons, launch a paper rocket, do a scavenger hunt and many other activities. We’ve been multiple times, and taken friends, and it’s always been fun while educational!

This place is a great place to learn. Everyone working here is very knowledgeable. They have lots of interesting exhibits. I learned a lot of new information.Driving the rovers was fun. Definitely a great place for kids! Loved the rocket trash cans.

What a great place! We only had two hours to explore but could have spent much more time. Our kids especially enjoyed flying drones, walking on the moon, driving Mars rovers, and making their own 3D pen creation. The staff are helpful and engaging with the kids. When our daughter was upset that her 3D pen creation didn't look like anything and she couldn't figure it out, the staff member was so kind and helped her to feel better about what she had made. Such a lovely, kid friendly place.

I enjoyed this museum. It is definitely centered towards children but as an adult, I still enjoyed seeing the various artifacts and rockets. My favorite artifact was the bronze statue of Yuri Gagarin. It's not a museum you will spend a lot of time and and I was disappointed they canceled some of the presentation times.

College students with a valid student ID can get tickets for $7.50! This place is definitely catered towards the elementary school kid age. But there are some cool interactive exhibits for the adults also! The “harder” scavenger hunt was fun searching for the hidden Pop figurines! Definitely stop by the Science on a Sphere and the Mars Rover exhibits. It took us about 2 hours total to get through everything including both scavenger hunts. It’s a fun (and cheaper) way to spend a few hours on the weekend! Especially if you have younger kids.

The Cog Railway station in Manitou Springs is the perfect start to an unforgettable adventure up to Pikes Peak! The station itself is charming and easy to navigate, but what really stood out was how friendly and welcoming the staff were. From check-in to boarding, everyone went out of their way to make sure the experience was smooth and enjoyable. Riding the Cog train is such a cool and unique way to see Pikes Peak — relaxing, scenic, and absolutely breathtaking as you climb to the summit. You can sit back, enjoy the views, and learn a little about the history of this iconic mountain along the way. If you’re planning a trip to Colorado, the Manitou Springs Cog Railway is a must-do experience. It’s not just transportation, it’s part of the adventure! 🚂🌄

Absolutely worth every cent to come on this train. Make sure you get the side with the three seats or when you buy your tickets, on the left side for the most scenic views. I was lucky enough to have Janine as my conductor and to weave a wonderful storytelling narrative as we went up Pikes Peak. On the way down she checks in with everyone one and then shares a few more stories. When most of the experience is on a train, you want the best person for the job. I hope I get her again on a return visit. The summit itself is very cold so don't forget your gloves! This is easily the most accessible 14,000ft mountain in America and probably the world. Such a unique experience for everyone. Just be sure to grab pictures first when you get to the top because the 40 minutes you're up there goes fast!

This was so fun! The cog rail was very spacious, easy to board. We luckily went on a not so busy day so we weren’t cramped in the seats. The host (forgot his name but he was from Hawaii 🤙🏼) was very friendly and provided a lot of cool tidbits along the way. The sights were spectacular. We saw more on the 3-seat side but both sides had cool views. We weren’t able to get all the way to the top and they refund-discounted our tickets, but we still had an amazing time.

The train ride was absolutely phenomenal. I highly recommend doing the conductor package. It is awesome riding in the very front on the way up however, on the way back, you are facing backwards, looking out the window, which makes it even cooler cause you get to see everything in both directions, not looking at any other people so again highly recommend the conductor package, absolutely stunning views the wildlife, and the donuts at the top if you got

You NEED to get tickets in advance for best experience and least waiting. You will be glad you did. This was a fantastic tour. We went in June, lots of snow on top of the peak. It was a beautiful ride up. We purchased the front row seat by driver and it was amazing. Our boys really learned a lot, worth the few extra dollars if those seats are open. It’s such an unobstructed view. Photos are like no other.

Great way to see pikes peak with lots of dramatic views. Tour guide was great and very informative. Only down side where that the train was pretty tight seating. If you are tall or pr plus sized it's going to be a rather uncomfortable ride. Also the views are much better from the 3 seat side than the 2, the train does not turn around the other direction so you ride on the same side coming back which was a bit disappointing as we didnt get quite as good a view as the other side. Still a great experience.

What can I say? This was the highlight of our too short Colorado trip! A perfect way to see the mountains while learning about the COG railway and its surrounding countryside. Our conductor was hilarious and informative. The views were spectacular! I’m already planning my return visit 💜

Absolutely loved our perfect evening at the Flying W Ranch. We enjoyed all the activities they have before sitting down for dinner. The food was delicious. The show was really good! We just recently moved to CO. This was a great welcome to CO! Tickets are a bit expensive. But I felt like it was totally worth it.

What a great time! Highly recommend experiencing this beautiful place. They were welcoming, friendly, and efficient. Great food and atmosphere. The Flying W Wranglers are a must see. Wow!! Such beautiful voices and true to the old west. Loved every minute. Hoping to visit at Christmas time!

We had an awesome time at Flying W Ranch again this year. Leighann and the staff were very helpful. The AV guy made it so simple for our slides that were live. No flash drive non sense needed. Super simple. The bartenders were great and the food was delicious. I highly recommend everything about this place. It was decorated beautifully too and all of the staff was so helpful!!! Very grateful.

Absolutely fantastic venue for an outdoor event with all of our colleagues! We appreciate that they had traditional bull riding and wrangling. All the staff here were friendly and accommodating. It was amazing how they were able to serve about 500 people in less than 20 minutes. Our food was fantastic, the beef brisket was smoked to perfection and the baked beans were awesome. We loved the traditional live western music with the flying W band and we were able to do some line dancing and country music after the western music show..

We went to our first show this evening. Let me just say...amazing! Our family had such a wonderful time and it was well worth the price. The property is absolutely beautiful and the activities are very enjoyable. It is definitely family friendly. It was refreshing to see them portray God, family and country. Food was great and they got everyone through the line quickly. The entertainment was on point! Classic western music...we will definitely be coming back for the Christmas show. Thank you all for the wonderful experience **the only minor issue I had was the young lady who was doing the checkout at the merchandise counter was not very friendly and just came across like she had an attitude or didnt want to be there (maybe she was having a bad day)..BUT still is well deserving of 5 stars**

I have so many great things to say I'd end up writing a novel about the experience that my whole family had. From being picked by Adam to ring the dinner bell, the delicious meal they served, and 5 of the best darn Cowboys who can make some of the best music together...it's all just jaw dropping. By the time dinner started, I could throw an axe and actually stick it in the wood and my two boys could shoot bullseye with the bow and arrows. They have emu's , big horn sheep, and other animals to check out, and to top it off, a nice little train ride for the whole family to enjoy. The whole experience is extremely well organized, and let me tell you they've had plenty of experience (since 1947) to make sure everything is fantastic. This ranch is very well kept, the staff are beyond friendly and willing to go the extra mile if you need something. I'm sure I left so much out of this review, but I can guarantee this...If you attend one of the dinners you will have a great time. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone and everyone. If you really wanna have more fun..dress up like a cowboy..we did!!!

We REALLY enjoyed the whole experience! Food was great. Brisket and chicken cooked perfectly. Show was everything we could have wanted. Wonderful singing and instrumentation. Now the bad part- the seating is very uncomfortable for anyone with a back problem OR the elderly who can't sit on a bench. There needs to be stadium seats for rent. Our parents loved the show but were uncomfortable enough to not return. Still giving the whole experience a 5 star.

The Penrose Heritage Museum is an absolute must visit in Colorado Springs! It’s beautifully curated and packed with fascinating exhibits that bring local history to life. From historic carriages and vintage automobiles to the incredible story of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, every corner of the museum offers something unique and engaging. The attention to detail is impressive, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Best of all it’s free admission, making it a perfect stop for families, history buffs, and anyone looking to learn more about the legacy of Spencer and Julie Penrose.

Definitely recommend if you enjoy automotive racing. Great displays about the pikes peak hill climb. There is a wide verity of carriages. Some of the history involving Spencer and Julie Penrose. As well as some items they had collected over the years. There are also TVs scattered around, with videos about some of the history playing. It was not very crowded when I went, so I was taking my time and moving at my own pace, took me about an hour or so to see/read everything. I am happy I decided to swing by during some down time.

A really lovely museum in a beautiful location! The collection of carriages and cars is interesting and well presented. I enjoyed every part of the visit—such a great place to explore!

Great location and experience. Free admission and parking. A great collection of carriages and collection of race cars from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb expwrience.

Super awesome experience. A great collection of heritage from 18th century horse and donkey carts to modern racing cars. The excellent thing for a budget traveller is that it is free to enter and alao offers 90 min free parking in the broadmore parking

Great museum with a history of carriages but especially the Pikes Peak HillClimb racing. Definitely recommend. Free parking in the Hotel garage next door for 90 min. You can do this museum in that time.

Very nice museum about Colorado Springs history, lots of cool buggies and carriages. A special area dedicated to the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Very cool place.

I have always had a good experience here. The food has always been fresh and delicious. It m gonna be honest I usually get the Shepard pie and it’s delicious. Today I decided to try the fish and chips. So good. My wife got the phantom burger and it was cooked perfectly. I highly suggest stopping in and enjoying the food yourself. Our server was Ian and he was awesome.

We had our wedding reception in the third floor space and the phantom canyon team blew us away every step of the way! We toured phantom after losing our deposit at a different venue due to a miscommunication and phantom saved the day. From touring to booking to selecting our menu phantom was in clear direct communication with us. Where phantom went above and beyond was on the day of execution. They do all of the set up of tables, chairs, and even centerpieces and floral arrangements. At the end of the night they informed us they would take everything down and sure enough everything we brought them for the day was boxed up and ready for us to grab the next day. Truly a white glove service and experience. We are so thankful for phantom for being the biggest part of our best day, truly a breath of fresh air in a typically overwhelming industry.

Enjoyed a Saturday night meal. Nice wide food selection sure to appease all appetites. Husband enjoyed a beer flight, and a salmon dinner while I enjoyed the fish tacos. Our favorite of the night was the couscous that came with the salmon. Perfect amount of attention from the server. Place was busy but we were seated immediately and service was quick.

Great beer selection. If you download the app, you get a free beer up to 8 dollars. Reservation is recommended, it can get busy especially with groups from parties and whatnot. The patty melt was good, side salad was pretty tasty too. The atmosphere is great, but the service is even better. They ended up giving us a freinds and family discount becuase they were so busy. Insanely nice. Our server, FISH, was really attentive and just all around a great dude. Would be back, it’s worth the drive. The manager, Mario was a stand up guy giving us such a discount! 10/10

Beers are excellent! Had a Brewer's Flight (tasters). My fave is the bear creek honey brown, it smells and tastes like chocolate, not too strong, just the perfect roundness I was looking for. Ordered the Patty Melt and replaced patty with a bison med-rare patty 🤤 omg with the caramelized onions... you guys... this was out of this world! We were seated on the patio with the view on the mountains and it was not too busy for a Friday pm. Our server was super sweet and chatty, had a great experience! ps. I just laughed so hard reading a review saying "our server had the personality of a napkin" 🤣 Seriously???

Nice warm brewery setting. Food was excellent. Fish and Chips were fresh and tasty, funky chicken sandwich was great with just the right amount of heat. Service was friendly and attentive. Nice beer and beverage selection.

Unique food and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back! The Mountain View’s just make everything taste a little better. Thank you Patty for taking care of us.

I would say this is also a must visit in Colorado Springs. Visit the Grand View Overlook during sunset and I bet you will love it. The park itself has plenty of other trails that you can hike and they all look well maintained.

This is a great place to hike! I love all the established trails. Lots of great views. This is also a perfect place to take a date! Just don’t try any monkey business cause the cops to patrol the place. But it’s still private enough to make out just keep it PG!

Very pretty, rocky hike with views on either side. Got the heart pumping! Back in December 2024 on a different trail, went down a couple of rocks from the top and accidentally got off path. Some tree-trimmers had a good laugh watching me come out of nowhere.

This is an amazing park, the long off leash trail is beautiful and so much fun for the dogs and me as well. It feels like a trip to the forest just 10 minutes from home. It’s so well maintained, the park rangers are great.

Beautiful area and one of my favorite local parks inside Colorado Springs. The area has magnificent views of the mountains and multiple trails of varying difficulty for hikers of all levels. I've been returning here at least once a month or so for the last couple years ♥️

I have played the playground for about an hour and a half. They have three different play areas within the same distance, and two sets of swings. Definitely a park for all ages. Lots of places to sit and watch your Kiddos. Also, a good amount of parking to accommodate the amount of people who were there. Then we went and drove up to the top of Palmer park to walk the trails. I love how dog friendly the place is even though we did not have a dog. The kids absolutely enjoyed seeing all the animals, and you could just see the happiness on the dogs faces being off leash and running around. We took a long walk down the hillside, and then into the tree lines. The trail was great. It had been raining for the past few days and it was not too muddy, but it was definitely muddy in some spots. Entrails also used by biking groups and we encountered a couple while we were a few miles in. We walked back up to the top, and then we drove down to Lot 12 to look and climb the rocks. The kids had so much fun and would definitely recommend this park. For kiddos who do not have a bunch of hiking experience. This was a great park to get their feet wet. It gives lots of beautiful views, and the trail really feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere instead of in the middle of town.

Great place to get an awesome sunset photo… Would probably be great for sunrise too as it’s completely panoramic 360° views! Also a pretty decent amount of parking for free.

Ivywild School offers a unique and engaging dining and social experience. The historic building boasts a vibrant atmosphere, complemented by inviting outdoor seating and a diverse selection of restaurants. It serves as an ideal gathering spot for friends and family, providing a comfortable and enjoyable environment to relax, connect, and forge cherished memories. With its wide array of culinary delights and charming ambiance, Ivywild School ensures there's something wonderful for everyone to savor and appreciate.

Fun place, friendly atmosphere. Love the old school academic feel. The floors are the original wood, and they creak when you walk on them-very nostalgic. Indoor and outdoor seating and ample parking.

Had a great time exploring this establishment (date night with hubby). Variety of bevi selections and food. Outside served for great entertainment or just hang out. Very unique, check out it.

Super unique place! A variety of food choices, great cocktails, beers and coffee drinks. Plenty of spaces to sit and hang out but it's also fun to walk around and see how creative this place is. The burger and loaded fries really hit the spot after we finished The Incline, as were the celebratory drinks! Weather was perfect for patio seating and then we moved downstairs for drinks in the distillery.

This converted school is a really neat place to stop for a lunch or dinner, or just a few drinks. You can sit indoors at several seating areas, at a bar, or outdoors in uncovered and covered seating spaces. They have many options for food at walk up counters where you place your order and wait for your food, or at outdoor food stands. They have salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, desserts, ice cream, and several other options. They have two bars with draft beer, and the largest bar has plenty of drink choices. There is plenty of free parking. Prices are a little higher than expected, and for the most part, the food is fairly average at best, but it’s still a great place to spend some time relaxing with friends or family.

Great idea with cool open seating. Beers are ok but variety of choices. Good selection of food vendors. The empanada place was a great surprise. The loaded fries at the burger place was so so - need more loaded toppings. Unfortunately the pizza and bbq places were closed but would like to check them out next time. Updated: Dinged a star as I wish there was music outside to enjoy while hanging out. The pizza is decent from Decents and the loaded fries from Spark is a must have.

What up everybody, it’s your girl Plum back with another review. This is such a cute little eatery. I really love how much of the authentic school they kept in the remodel, especially in the bathrooms and hallways. They have de-lish pizza for vegans that I would go back to eat daily if I could. The beers are out of this world. The lemon beer? Better hold your socks tight or they’ll get knocked off!! Overall, unique spot that is well worth a visit.

This is a free little museum in manatou springs, they also sell little fold up souvenir cups to sample the mineral springs around town, they are 1 for $3 OR 2 FOR $5 It is a little small but they have interesting exhibits it's definetly worth stopping in

This is so full of information! You better come ready to learn! It had a little bit of everything for the history of Manitou Springs. The highlights for me were the men who pushed peanuts up Pikes Peak with their noses and the pottery/art collection of Van Briggle. The person at the desk was distracted and not friendly. She barely greeted us. On the other side, I learned a lot about the town.

The person working really knows their history as they should. Very welcoming and kind. Glad to give my patronage to a place such as this.

Intimate space with tucked away corners that feature the history of Manitou Springs, and its popular attractions, local celebrities, and events, like the Hill Climb. Small souvenir area. Quick visit; maybe 30/45 minutes, but a nice stop.

This is the best lil' museum around these parts! And the ghost tours are an extra special treat! Such a special place to visit!

Not a very large museum, but has some really cool things and a lot of information.

Loved this!! Totally underrated! Free little museum full of all sorts of stuff! And the young lady who works there is AMAZING!! Very helpful & knowledgeable about the area! Need more employees like her!

Easily the best place in Manitou. Perfect for a first date. So many things to do plenty of games great atmosphere. Would have loved to be here back when this was in its heyday. Staff is very frequently and everything is extremely cheap, which is pretty impressive considering it's location. This is a absolute must visit for anyone.

A must stop when visiting Manitou Springs. Fun for kids and adults. Stop at the Burger Bar next door, very large selection to choose from on thier menu, but also try the cannon balls, yum! Enjoy a stroll next to the river while shopping on main street. Fun day!

Always a great place to take the kids. From very new arcade games alllllll the way to the early years of arcade! Super nostalgic and they do a wonderful job of keeping it that way as well as keeping the cost low. Most games are $.25. The newer ones are $1. There are the old original museum playable ones as well for $.05 - $.10!!! 9 different buildings with a wide variety of arcade.

I’ve been visiting the Penny Arcade in Manitou Springs quite often since I was a kid, and I’ve always enjoyed the eclectic collection of coin operated games and machines available! A recent change in ownership has lead to an overall tidier appearance of the areas the machines are in and several older machines have been serviced, brought out of storage, and swapped with other games. While it is disappointing to see many games out of order, I understand that keeping these machines running well as they are supposed to is no easy task. I hope that with the new ownership some of the other worse for wear games get the love and attention they deserve and whatever new games that are added are interesting, entertaining, and do as well as the majority of what is there. Hopefully the changes are small and good! This place is dear to my heart and I’m glad it’s sticking around even under new ownership!

Great concept but like a third of the machines were either out of order and multiple machines took our money. It is a great concept though. The games that did work were great. We may have just gone on a bad weekend.

From an adult's viewpoint, the Penny Arcade is a fun, nostalgic place to spend an hour or two but I might have expected it to be better maintained. A lot of the games were out of order. Some were marked as out of order, but we lost money on several others that were not marked. I read the company is under new ownership and hope they will raise their standards before the place gets any worse. Just to clarify, the name "Penny Arcade" has some historical origin, but don't expect to find games that you can play for a penny. Most appeared to be 25 or 50 cents. Still a good deal, but manage your expectations. There are a lot of small shops and restaurants nearby. A walk around town is worthwhile.

Super fun place for kids. A lot of older games which were fun to play. Quarter machines were available throughout the area. Games gave tickets that could be redeemed for prizes. There were several rooms filled with games, they are all pretty close making the areas kinda tight. I recommend bringing water.

This is one of the most beautiful parks, views are fantastic, weather wonderful. You can hike trails even with your dog, you can go bicycling. Plus it’s close enough to the city to shop or go to restaurants. And it’s extremely clean!!

This state park is one of the best RV friendly places we've stayed at so far. Easy access for any rv up to 40', possibly longer. Extremely clean park, including the restrooms 🚻!! Lots of wildlife here. We have seen Mule Deer, turkey, prairie dogs, and other native animals. We totally enjoyed the stay and wish we were able to stay much longer. However, our journey only included 2 days here. Very close to all major Colorado Springs attractions!! Make sure you plan to make reservations way before going there. It's obviously a very popular campground. We were lucky to get the ada spot two weeks in advance. There was no other non ada available for more than 4 weeks of advance checks we made. Make your reservation soon and go visit this amazing state park!!!

Wonderful ecosystems merging right here… The Great Plains and the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Oak grassland Pine spruce and much more. Many wonderful loop trails thank you all.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park is a beautiful and peaceful spot for hiking, biking, and relaxing in nature. 🌿 The trails are well-kept, the restrooms are spotless, and the picnic areas are perfect. 🧺 The visitor center is lovely, and the rangers are super friendly and helpful. A must-visit in Colorado Springs! 🌄💚

Very clean, private sites. Laundry services available. Walking trails. Good base camp for Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, Garden of the God's, Royal Gorge.

While the park is situated close to town, it is still wonderfully peaceful. Yes, you can hear loud cars on 115 from time to time, and Ft. Carson is right across the highway with all of its associated noises, but this is still a fabulous park. There great hiking and mountain biking trails to be had and it was not super busy at all. But we were here the second weekend of November.

This place is amazing! The view is spectacular! It's clean, quiet and has full hook-ups. We will definitely return to this spot!

Went on a Friday night, there was a wait but it was worth it. We got seated in the plane my daughter was excited. The host does a mini tour and explain about the place. They really do lean into the airport theme. We started off with the say cheese sticks, very good. Then we got cheeseburger with "fries". They are not your normal fries, thicker then chips, almost like a thin potato skin. Very good and a unique spin. I got the baked spaghetti very good and loaded with peppers, onions and sausage. If you have time this is a great spot.

Such a fun and unique spot! The whole place is like an airplane museum, with models, airplane parts, and even a real airplane turned into a dining area. Definitely ask to sit inside the airplane—it’s the best part, and you can even check out the cockpit for photos. Food was tasty and fresh—we had the chicken tenders and their famous quesadilla. Huge portions for the price, so we had to take some home. Service was on the slower side (my iced tea lemon was forgotten too), but they seemed short staffed, so understandable. The funniest part? The restrooms play loud airplane engine sounds—it feels like a plane is about to take off (or crash 😅). Had a good laugh about it. Overall, 5 stars for the unique experience, 5 stars for food, but service could be faster. Still worth it just for the airplane vibe!

Super cool place to visit with your family. You can either eat in the building which has a lot of cool airplane memorabilia to look at or eat in an actual old school Boeing airplane thats been converter to have booths & tables! They even preserved the cockpit. I had a special of steak & shrimp & it was very good! They know how to make a medium rare steak for sure.

Fun little tourist spot to visit. Staff is excellent and leans into the decor. Hostess let us know some of the history as we walked in and our server was excellent. You can eat in the airplane but also just go take a look into the cockpit and play around. Fun place for kids. Lots of bison options, to include corned bison for the Reuben. The fries are also great, they are like thicker potato slices that are well fried.

Such a fun experience! Service was great, friendly staff! The food was so good, one of the best burgers I've ever had and portions are big! We got there early so we were seated inside the airplane!

Very good food. They have the best fries I’ve ever had. We had such a great experience that we went twice on our vacation- once in the plane and once in the lobby. Would not recommend sitting in the plane with babies… there is not enough room in the aisles for a high chair. Kids can still go play in the cockpit if you’re seated in the main lobby. Waitresses were attentive and the owner was present and greeting people. Very kid friendly.

Went three times in two days. Great food and incredible service! Wow!! They were so nice. Ate in the old Boeing USAF tanker, actually also a former Texas ANG aircraft, and wife and brother loved the place. My steak was great & reasonable. This is a must for any aviation buff - near WWII museum & airport in Springs.

Beautiful historical site, it's very peaceful. It has a nice view when you go up, The grounds keeper gave us a short history of the shrine, we also went to the mini museum by the entrance/parking. It takes a short drive up from the zoo to get to the top. It's a bonus when visiting the zoo.

A great historical location. Great place to see the valley down below. This has so much history. More than what I know. Beautiful location. Nice staircase up to the top. You can fit about 6 people at the top without being crowded out. And a lower location about 2 floors down. A total of 94 steps. 70 feet above the ground at a elevation of 7,710 feet.

You get access with your zoo tickets...good for 13 days past your visit. We went the same day we visited the zoo and are so happy we did. What a beautiful view.

A really interesting stop. The staff that greets us was very friendly and answered our questions about the shrine. The shrine itself was very interesting with a lot of artwork. There’s quite a bit of inclines walking and stairs so be prepared but the view from the top is spectacular.

A beautiful mountainside tower overlooking town. The driver was very informative and nice to chat with. If you're planning a trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, it's worth checking out!

We enjoy hearing it at the Broadmoor and on the golf courses. At noon, there is a nice longer chimney song! I find myself noticing the time more just because of it!

Very interesting but beautiful shrine. Definitely worth visiting if you’re going to Cheyenne zoo. Plus you get to drive straight through the zoo on the way up to the shrine and get great views of the animals. By the parking, there is a small museum that gives the history of the shrine and the people it’s dedicated to. The shrine is painted on the inside and I believe is three stories tall with great overlooks at each floor. If you walk down the left staircase next to the entrance, there is a small room with a painting of Mary and Jesus. Overall great place

Fun restaurant on the north end of downtown with attached bookstore. Delicious soups, pizza and sandwiches at reasonable prices. Very casual place with comfortable tables that you bus yourself. Love they pay their employees a living wage plus health insurance.

I have been eating at this restaurant since the mid 80's. I wanted to take the time to thank the owner's and especially the staff for good food and excellent service! I usually order a slice of pizza and a salad. Your salads and home made dressing are the best! What sets you apart is the freshness of your ingredients! I live out of town about an hour away but find myself craving food from this restaurant as your prices are completely affordable and your food is the best. Many times I order a salad and literally it stinks. At Poor Richards, your salads are succulent and fresh! It is refreshing to know that I aways have a place I can trust when in town. Thank you again for all of your hard work! A loyal customer!!!!

The pizza had perfectly crispy crust and the toppings are plentiful and tasty. The Curry Lentil soup is also fabulous. Just the right amount of heat. The counter staff are friendly and seem to work well as a team. At least they worked well today.

Poor Richard’s deserves five stars for far more than just its food — the heart and generosity behind this restaurant truly set it apart. In a time of need, their commitment to supporting the community is nothing short of inspiring. I’ve always recommended them, even before the government shutdown, but now I’ll be encouraging everyone I know to dine here so this incredible owner can continue making a difference. Thank you for feeding both our bodies and our spirits — and for sharing your delicious food with those who need it most.

Any business that supports its community and those affected by a government shutdown have my humble gratitude! The government workers appreciate your generosity and support. The pizza was crispy, delicious, and extra cheesy. Salad and balsamic dressing were amazing! Yes, it’s downtown, yes parking is limited. It is downtown. Don’t mark a business down for something trivial like its location.

The house salad was the best item on the menu we tried. The pizza was nicely done. I had a Ruben sandwich, they were out of the marble rye, so I chose the wheat bread, it was just ok. Not enough meat or thousand island dressing. Big place books, puzzles, jewelry, greeting cards like ten flavors of tea, and baked goods that we did not try. I had the hibiscus tea and it was delicious. No sweetener but still satisfying.

We stopped in on a Sunday after enjoying the day walking around the downtown area. We ordered 3 large pies, a large salad with chicken, and 6 six drinks. Our total came out to about 150 bucks. It was pretty pricey, even though one of the pies was part of a family deal. My husband didn't care much for the pizza. He said it lacked sauce, but the kids liked it, and I can see that the cheese was very fresh. The salad was very big and filling with lots of veggies, but the chicken did lack a little flavor. Overall, the service was good and the food was ok.

What an incredible experience! We were in Colorado Springs for a vacation with extended family and we had 1 night for a date without kids. The 4 course menu was amazing. David, our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was executed brilliantly showcasing both the amazing ingredients as well as Chef Brown's creativity and skill. The flavors were perfectly balanced and each course was incredible. The wine and cocktail offerings are great and very reasonably priced. I was also very impressed with the non-alcoholic mocktails and beer offerings for a sober diner like myself. The ambiance was wonderful, making conversation easy in a nice and romantic atmosphere. If we lived in the area we would absolutely be regulars here.

We had a great time at Four by Brother Luck. After reading his book, "No Lucks Given," we were inspired to go back again, and what a treat! The food was lots of fun, no surprise. The concept of, "come and pick four courses" (the meaning of the restaurant name Four), is fun, and everyone there is so passionate. We were intrigued to learn from our waitress April that turnover there is so low, because Brother takes such good care of his people. That's a restaurant we want to support. The bartender Kyle was super excited about his creations, and that was fun to see. Brother himself called us into the kitchen, when he saw me inspecting the grown-on-premises herbs garden and shared his heart with us about how important it is for his people to understand the effort behind the food before it even gets to the restaurant — the farmer, the distribution, the care and love that goes into it. We love this place.

Amazing meal! Service was great. Our server Aiden was so informative and delightful. He ensured our experience was truly amazing. We did the four course meal with wine pairing. It was delicious!!! Would definitely recommend if you are in Colorado Springs.

My husband and I had a truly memorable experience celebrating our anniversary at Four by Brother Luck. From the moment we walked in, everything—from the warm, attentive service to the incredible food and inviting atmosphere—made the evening feel special. What made it even more unforgettable was the opportunity to meet and chat with Chef Brother Luck himself. As longtime fans of his work on Top Chef and Chopped, it was such a privilege to connect with someone whose culinary journey and creativity we’ve admired for years. He was gracious, down-to-earth, and passionate about his craft—and it shows in every dish. If you’re visiting Colorado Springs, this restaurant is an absolute must. The experience goes far beyond just a meal—it’s a celebration of flavor, hospitality, and heart. Highly recommend!

Came here for our wedding anniversary and it was incredible. Every dish was so unique. I have to mention our waiters Dave and Matthew - super attentive and in tune with what we wanted. They actually switched our dessert to this incredible apple entremet! Pictures included - absolutely ask for this dessert (it’s going to keep me up at night)

Really classy place to eat downtown. Excellent service, felt genuine and attentive. The menu turns around every three months. They have an excellent deal on their happy hour too. Food is fantastic, drinks are really good. One of best places in town.

We have been coming to Brother's restaurants for over a decade, and have never been disappointed. IV is so good, and their bartender Kyle is easily the best in Colorado. This is the premiere spot in the Springs, if you have one night you should spend it here. Last visit Kyle went to the kitchen to make chocolate for a custom chocolate cocktail for my wife, and it was the best she's ever had. How does he do that!? Amazing octopus appetizer in Colorado? Yes. It's like a dream.

Really cool to see all of these things bugs, some of which are over 100 years old! A good mix of pretty and horrifying. You'll see stick bugs bigger than your head that made me cringe, and then in the next case we're beautiful iridescent butterflies that help me recover from the creepy crawlies! Not super little kid friendly, my 2yo didn't have a great time but he isn't the target audience so that makes sense.

This was such a unique & incredible opportunity to see! Our group was so impressed by the vast amount of specimens available for viewing. Some of which were extremely rare, even in the wild. Some specimen were very creepy, some were very pretty, a little bit for everyone! The gift shop had plenty of cute trinkets to buy afterward as well.

We loved the museum. Everything was clean and well maintained. Some of the signs got a little repetitive. Maybe add more facts to differentiate information if possible. Cool little gift shop. Free gift bags for a Halloween event, even though we were adults. We appreciated that! Definitely could have spent more time there, but we wanted to get out before dark. Would def come back.

My husband and I visited this museum five + years ago and came back again as a family birthday celebration for our six year old. He was absolutely enamored by the bugs and history of the etymologist who collected these bugs. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the insects again as adults, too. It’s truly such a special piece of history - the largest private collection of insects anywhere in the world. Dates label each bug when it was collected. Amazing to think back to what was going on in history with each bug collected. Highly recommend for families! This local family who owns the campground & museum are absolutely such kind wonderful people, too!

Everyone that works there is super friendly. Campground nice an clean, pet friendly, nice trails to walk and lake for trout fishing

Took the family to the May Museum today and had a good time! Tons of bugs on display, a fascinating collection and a fun outing.

This place was amazing. The exhibit and the collection were well taken care of. The museum was easy to follow; and hard to leave. Would highly recommend and encourage a visit.

Lovely intimate museum gallery of exhibits from USA Figure Skating, and it's history, costumes, blade development and more. Some outfits from the stars and their respective medals and awards are on display. Near the Broadmoor Center on a small cul de sac entrance.

The Figure Skating Museum is a great place to celebrate history, and the sport of figure skating. I learned a lot from coming here. On display they show Olympic medals, art, Olympic uniforms, awards, skates, autographs, and more. You should come see this place for yourself!

Well worth a visit! Amazing memorabilia going back many decades, and right up to the present. Makes me want to start following elite figure skating like I used to. Sadly, I’m not as close to it as I used to be but I would sure love to go to the world championships next year.

Figure skaters must visit place when you are in Colorado Springs!

If you are a figure skater or a fan of figure skating, this museum is definitely worth the visit. It's not huge, but there is a good amount to see. The staff are very friendly and helpful. There's a small gift shop as well.

A wonderful museum of figure skating. Very knowledgeable personnel! Costumes, pictures, medals, trophies, statues, skates and blades from the beginning of the figure skating! Kids enjoyed it as much as adults did! If you have any interest in the sport, it should be on your bucket list!

If you love ice/figure skating and if you are ever in Colorado Springs, Colorado, you got to visit this place! It costs $ 5.00 to get in and there are 2 floors of everything ice skating. Loved it! You can take as many pictures as you want and they have a very small gift/souvenir shop on your way out.

Good park, few homeless people hanging around. Nice playground for kids, water park. They have an ice skating rink in the winter. Scooter rentals nearby. Overall a good park, just depends on the sketchy people that are around. Sometimes they are there, sometimes they are not.

It’s good to bring kids. There is a water park and a playground. There is some homeless people. You can also rent scooters to ride around. Winter time there is a skating rink.

Beautiful park with wide open spaces, beautiful art features, a splash pad and updated play equipment.

Great downtown park- there is usually at least one or two homeless persons there camping out. Only negative is I wish there was a little fence around children’s area since cars are so near. More street meter parking, see cost/hrs in photos. Park hrs also in photos.

This is just a little downtown park but it's pretty nice. Plenty of places to stretch out under the trees in the grass. There is a very large area with playground stuff for kids and they seem to love it. There are plenty of little coffee shops and restaurants all around Acacia Park and downtown shopping-well it's right there. You will see homeless people from time to time congregating there.

Great public venue and space for Community! Support Our Children, Our Future, Our Public Schools!

This is an outstanding downtown park! They have everything you could want: an amazing playground, climbing hills, a splash pad, a picnic area, and a ton of space for kids to run, kick a soccer ball, play tag, etc. The playground in particular is exceptional. It's a massive, multi-level infinity sign with an epic amount of options that require climbing, balance, strength, & imagination. These are the types of playgrounds kids need because of how great they are for everything from strength & balance, to executive functioning, problem-solving, etc. I also love that there are tons of great restaurants surrounding the park.

A small but interesting place to visit and hike in Colorado Springs. The trail is about less than 2 miles and it's quite easy. The view on the top is great. You can even see the Garden of Gods from there. The only problem is to find the parking lot and entrance. Google Map didn't give the right place. The parking lot is just right at the highway I-25 and the Nevada Avenue, and it's not paved but free. The official entrance is at the left of the parking lot and there are signs to follow. You shouldn't take the shortcut(see picture) but I think people do that. Overall it's a nice hiking place for kids.

Great place for hiking and biking. Make sure you use the restroom ahead because there are no restrooms present. There are also multiple entrances so pay attention to which way you are on the trails. You can also see The garden of the gods from the top!

Interesting rock formation! There are plenty of trails in the park that you can explore. You can climb all the way to the top too, but make sure to be very careful. At the top, the sound of vehicles on the road is very apparent, which is what makes this spot less than perfect. .

Neatly situated park in Colorado Springs with amazing views off to the southwest from the summit. Lots of intersecting trails, some closed for restoration. Not too crowded on a Sunday morning.

We took the Summit Trail to the top. It was a more difficult trail but had beautiful views.

Super cool Rock Park that has a great views, the trails were a bit confusing but the walk was worth it. Wasn’t too hard of a trek but my son was tired after.

Trails were well marked and easy in most places! Beautiful view from the top of the rocks!

We had the best time at Member Appreciation Night. This is worth membership alone. The gym has heart. We meet so many nice and interesting people. The staff is amazing, nice, very professional with expertise and experience. The gym is full featured and amazingly fun and motivating. Mostly, kudos to the management and staff. They make this place awesome. This is in unsolicited member review that is absolutely enjoying this climbing gym experience.

We were visiting the area and we looking for something to do on a rainy day. This place was great. The gentleman with long hair who took care of us was very patient dealing with parents coming with a toddler having a tantrum. He was trying to find solutions to make it work and it did. They have a large space with many routes. The bouldering space is fairly large. Clean and everything in good condition. They have a small gym area. Highly recommend.

We had my son's 8th birthday party this past weekend and it was AMAZING!!! The staff was great, everyone was friendly and wonderful with the kids, the party room is nice and we were able to bring in all our own food and drinks. The staff helped decorate and got all the kids fitted for shoes and harnesses in a timely manner. The kids climbed on the starter walls first and then got to go into the big gym with the SUPER TALL WALLS! They LOVED it! Then we had plenty of time for pizza, cupcakes, and gifts without feeling rushed. After the food and gifts the kids got to go into The Cave, and while there was a little incident with a bloody nose while in the cave, the staff handled it well and all the kids had an amazing time. I highly recommend it for a fun and unique kids birthday party! Thank you to ALL the staff at City Rock for an unforgettable time! <3

One of the coolest places to take my kids in thr Springs. Younger kids (6 and under) will love the Aerie playground. There is a huge selection of auto-belays for newer climbers or those who don't want to take thr time to get trained by the staff on top-rope. The staff is awesome, friendly; and easy going. My 6byear old and 12 year old boys both said it was some of the most fun they've had. I hadn't climbed in years and I'm hooked again. The 10 punch pass is the way to go, unless you plan to get a membership.

Very inviting, especially for new comers. Friendly staff were very helpful. This was the first indoor rock climbing facility I've been to and I was blown away with how tall the some of the wall were.

My wife and I joined this gym recently and we've been blown away by everything at CityROCK in the best possible way! Everyone is friendly and super stoked, the place is MASSIVE, they have auto-belay walls for different skill levels, bouldering areas, and top rope galore. From beginner to expert, this place is a paradise in the middle of downtown. We're brand new to indoor climbing and wanted a fun new activity to pursue. 5 stars in every way. This place rules!

Best gym and friendly staff. Setters keep a variety problems and set often. Great gym for little ones. Our little one was 16 months to 28 months old and developed her climbing and had a blast on the indoor slides.

Non profit state of the art museum with immaculate displays. Over 75 VERY RARE machines. 19 north tehone street in downtown Colorado Springs. 2nd floor Open during Fan Fest.

I took my dad here as a quick surprise while he was in town. He said it was one the best motorcycle museums he has ever been too. The detail and history they have posted by every motorcycle is really impressive. Lovely little morning adventure!

It’s not a big museum, but you can really feel the love for motorcycles, the dedication, and all the little details. Definitely worth a stop if you’re nearby!

I had such a great time here! The owner is so so kind and I immediately felt welcomed from the moment I stepped in. I hadn’t known about this museum previously, but I’m so glad I found out. Had a blast looking at all the old motorcycles and seeing the history behind everything. The place was very cleanly and I learnt so much! The stickers and merchandise were so cute. Oh, and admission is completely free as well! I would love to come here again with my Papa. :)

This hidden gem was very well put together and maintained. The bikes were awesome and they offered a variety of free incentives on top of the free admission. Definitely a spot anyone in the family could enjoy.

Excellent display of vintage motorcycles. Very happy we stopped by here. Admission is free, however please make a donation or buy a shirt or two. Loved seeing the beautiful old bikes from the 1900s to 1970s. Will definitely come back the next time I’m in the springs.

Very laid back facility with a lot of history. My husband works at Harley-Davidson and this was total nostalgia for him. Don't find a lot of classic motorcycles in one place. From shovelheads to knuckleheads this museum is a treasure and one to walk through for sure!

Our homeschool class had the “best time ever” learning about the history of OCC at this museum. The docents were incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful. The kids in my class also want me to add that the museum is “Sigma”!!!! They had fun participating in the scavenger hunt, ringing the church bell and using the old fashioned gum ball dispenser.

This is a volunteer-run free museum. It's a smaller museum, with a lot of neat exhibits and Colorado history packed in (mostly 19th century local history). Family friendly, and no lines! There are several restaurants down the block (Slice 420 Pizza, Bon Ton's Cafe, Italian Bistro, Greek Taverna, etc)--stop for lunch and then spend an hour or two at the museum. Also check their online calendar for local events. They also have a bookstore, and a collection of West Word ("westward") history journals you can browse through. Be aware they have shortened winter hours. They take donations, please consider dropping a couple bucks in the donation box.

We enjoyed reading information and Barb shared a lot of stories. Free and totally worth visiting.

Really cool little museum. I'll have to stop by again. Volunteer lady was so sweet and knowledgeable.

Enjoyed this small museum!! Marion was a wonderful guide!!! Enjoyed the stories!

Looks nice. I just picked up aomeone there.

Great display of historical artifacts from the 1800-1900s accompanied by historical texts from the early developments of old Colorado city and the surrounding springs area. If you're a local and haven't visited this museum it's a must to learn more about your home and if you're a tourist even more reason to visit to discover the amazing history behind this wonderful place.

This trading post has it all. Clothes, souvenirs of all kinds, decorations, toys, etc. The employees are helpful and very polite. The restrooms are clean and convenient being central to the park. There is a restaurant inside (Balanced Rock Cafe) that serves delicious wraps and burgers. We ate here twice during our short stay it was that good!

Wow! Outside of the most stunning parts of national parks, I've never seen such extraordinary natural beauty. The rock formations are stunning and change dramatically as you observe them from different vantage points. The park is very well maintained, and it's FREE. DO NOT skip the Central Garden trail. After that, explore any of the other dozen named trails. If I could give 10 stars, I would!

The Trading Post is located within the boundary of the Garden of the Gods park. In addition to standard gift shop merchandise and very cute gift items, the shop consists of numerous local and Native American vendors selling beautiful art, jewelry, and some clothing. There is also a cafe and ice cream shop located within the Trading Post, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Toilets are available within the store and were clean. The prices were a bit high on the gift shop merchandise, but they do have some unique items and a great children's book section.

Beautiful scenery, quiet location. Parking is a hassle sometimes, but you can stop along the road and take pictures every now and then. Make sure to check out balance rock and other sights. I give it a 👍🏾.

This place was huge! At first I thought that they sold only tourist items, but the good stuff was towards the back. They offered a large variety and selection of Southwestern Native American jewelry as well as other handmade products including knives and accessories. I was helped by Kat and she showed me some very beautiful earrings including a vintage pair when I mentioned I was looking to buy some for a good friend. I also purchased this sterling silver belt buckle (pictured) for myself, which happened to be on sale. On my way out I bought some fudge, which was very delicious. This place was a nice gem of a shop that I stumbled upon while I was heading out of Garden of the Gods Park. I’d visit it again the next time I’m in the area.

Very crowded but absolutely breathtaking! Wear comfortable walking shoes and take a warm jacket! Go EARLY because parking SUCKS! Take water because you'll need it.

Cool stop if you're near the Garden of the Gods. Cool gifts and art. Two cafes inside. We had chicken wraps with fries, which were delicious. Lots of pictures and history too.