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Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center
Sitting at the entrance to North Cheyenne Cañon Park and at the east trailhead of the Columbine Trail, Starsmore is home to many exhibits highlighting the park’s geology, flora, fauna, and history. Programs are offered at the visitor’s center, and there are activities for guests of all ages.
United States Air Force Academy
Located just north of Colorado Springs, at the base of the Front Range, you can explore the stunning campus through a self-guided tour. Much of the Academy’s campus is open to the public, and there is a Visitor Center on-site to help plan your visit.
United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers a timeless experience by capturing the history of Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the hopes and dreams of future generations. Through interactive exhibits, innovative displays, and a comprehensive artifact collection, the museum instills the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect, as well as the Paralympic values of determination, equality, inspiration, and courage in every visitor. Self-guided and guided tour options are available.
Western
Museum of
Mining and
Industry
Open since
1970, Western
Museum of Mining and
Industry proudly features
working machinery, a model
mining drift, and gold panning
stations in the 12,200 square
foot exhibit hall, plus historic
buildings and machinery on its beautiful 27-acre campus. The area’s rich, western history will come to live with interactive exhibits, knowledgeable and entertaining docents, and more.
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
Located on pastoral and scenic grounds, The Winery
at Holy Cross Abbey is also nestled against the spectacular backdrop of the Wet Mountains. The tasting room is open daily, and the gracious staff will guide you through a flight tasting of multi-award-winning Colorado wine.
“Fun week but I need a nap”
You can check out much more of the local attractions and events, and continue planning your trip by visiting the
Colorado Springs Visitor Information Center!
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