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of the cliff dwellings, and visitors who are slender and short enough can actually slip into some of the smaller rooms to get a feel for Ancestral Puebloan apartment house living. The magic and mystery of the Native American culture is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
Manitou Springs
Nestled between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, historic Manitou Springs is the perfect place to spread out in the great outdoors and then find a cozy sport to settle in with your friends or family. From mild to wild, world-renowned trails are just waiting to be explored in Manitou. If you are up to the challenge, the 2,744 steps of elevation at the Manitou Incline await your arrival. If you need to rejuvenate after such a strenuous climb, you can take a sip from the healing waters of one of the many natural mineral springs in the area and then pay a visit to one of the over 30 locally owned restaurants for well-earned sustenance.
Old Colorado
City
With over 100
unique businesses, take
a stroll in Old Colorado City and
enjoy shopping, fine dining,
sidewalk and patio cafes,
boutiques, galleries, jewelry,
and a variety of seasonal events
and activities, antiques, sweets
and treats, and more! Old Colorado City
is the perfect blend of small town charm, historic character, and all the good times and excitement of a top destination.
Penrose Heritage Museum
Penrose Heritage Museum showcases the history
and heritage of the Pikes Peak region through the personal artifact collection of Colorado Springs’ philanthropists Spencer and Julie Penrose. The Penrose Heritage Museum exhibits 30 carriages, personal artifacts of Spencer and Julie Penrose, and
15 race cars that competed in the infamous Race to the Clouds, one of the oldest motorsport events in the U.S., second only to the Indianapolis 500.
Peterson Air and Space Museum
The Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum seeks to preserve and portray the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Space Force Base. From barnstorming beginnings to our modern space era, come see the exhibits that will educate and inspire.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
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