Colorado Springs Airport 19 min
Helen Hunt Falls (25 min) Small waterfall on Cheyenne Creek accessible from the parking lot with a hiking trail beyond. Cave Of The Winds Mountain Park (20 min.) This historic cave has several tour options including spelunking plus a zip line & ropes course. Manitou Cliff Dwellings (17 min.) Recovered cliff structures dating to 1200 with museum of prehistoric Native American life on-site. The Broadmoor Seven Falls - Currently Closed (12 min.) Park focused on scenic waterfalls & geologic monuments that also has a historic gravesite. National Museum Of World War Ii Aviation (13 min) Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II plus a gift shop. Pikes Peak Cog Railway (22 min.) One of the world s highest railways with scenic train rides to the top of Pikes Peak since 1891. Red Rock Canyon Open Space (16 min.) City preserve with marked walking & biking trails as well as scenic views of red-rock formations. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center At Colorado College (8 min.) Historic cultural center with renowned American art collection large performance theater & classes. Memorial Park (5 min.) Lakeside park with swimming & boating plus sports facilities such as a velodrome & tennis courts. Ghost Town Museum (13 min.) A model town of historic structures & artifacts with gold panning & other activities for kids. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (8 min.) Vast regional history & rotating exhibits from art to Native American culture with free admission. U.S. Olympic U0026 Paralympic Training Center (6 min.) State-of-the-art athletic complex for 14 different sports with Olympic Hall of Fame & guided tours. Palmer Park (7 min.) 737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (21 min) Prominent mountainside conservation park with 700-plus animals & the world s largest giraffe herd. |