| Things to do in the Springs |
:If you would like to spend more time in Colorado Springs, here are some suggestions on what you might like to see and visit:
• Academy Riding Stables, 4 El Paso Blvd, 1-888-700-0470, www.arsriding.com
—Rides through Garden of Gods, including stage coach, buggy and wagon rides for groups
• American Numismatic Association Money Museum, 818 N Cascade Ave, 719-632-2646—Free museum
• Colo Sprgs Pioneer Museum, 215 S Tejon, CO Springs 719-385-5990, www.cspm.org
—Free historic museum
• Garden of the Gods Park, 1805 N 30th St., 719-634-6666, www.gardenofgods.com
—Majestic grounds feature towering red sandstone formations, trails, historic Trading Post
• Iron Springs Chateau, 444 Ruxton Av, Manitou Springs, 719-685-5572—Musical comedy melodrama and family style dinner
• Magic Town, 2418 W. Colorado Ave, 1-800-731-3908, www.michaelgarman.com/magic_town
—1/16 scale model sculpture town gallery
• Miramont Castle & Museum, 9 Capital Hill Ave, Manitou Springs, 719-685-1011,
www.pikes-peak.com/castle —A restored castle built in 1895, has a museum and Victorian gift shop
• Olympic Training Complex, One Olympic Plaza, Union/Boulder, 1-888-659-8687, —Free tours
• Pikes Peak Cog Railway, 515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, 719-685-5401, www.cograilway.com
—World’s highest cog railway goes up to top of Pikes Peak
• Seven Falls, 2850 Cheyenne Canyon Road, 719-632-0752—Waterfalls with evening light shows
• US Air Force Academy, Interstate 25 exit 156-B, www.usaafa.af.mil
—Visitors center and self driving tours
• Van Briggle Art Pottery, 600 S 21st St, 719-633-7729, www.vanbriggle.com
—Free tours, demonstrations, oldest active art potteries in the country, since 1889
• World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and Museum, 20 First St, 719-635-5200—Museum
Visit the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce web site at www.experiencecoloradosprings.com
for more information and other suggestions.
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