2 Days
Plenty of kid-pleasing attractions, restaurants and affordable lodging options make Colorado Springs the perfect place to spend a weekend with the family.
Sustainability Activity
Volunteer at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
The spirited history of the West comes to life at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. As a volunteer or docent, you make history come alive for site visitors from all over the world. Docents dress in period-appropriate clothing and demonstrate what life was like during periods between 1775–1907.
Day 1
activity
National Museum of World War II Aviation
The National Museum of World War II Aviation is the only museum in the world to focus exclusively on the unique story of the role of aviation in World…
lunch
The Airplane Restaurant
The Airplane Restaurant centerpiece is a fully intact Boeing KC-97. Built in 1953, this magnificent airplane refueled aircraft throughout the world…
activity
The Watering Hole at John Venezia Park
Kids can cool off at the splash pad at John Venezia Park while grown-ups take in stunning mountain views.
dinner
Fargo's Pizza Co.
Fargo's is the world's largest family pizza restaurant, seating 500 guests in a the two-level structure, having a total of 14,000 square feet, and parking…
activity
Cosmo's Magic Theater
Magic theater in Colo. Spgs. Shows are Fri. and Sat. evening and Sat. afternoons for young families. Our theater holds 55 people and we have a lobby…
lodging
Timber Lodge
Unique property with 24 cabins on 3 acres along Fountain Creek.Near area attractions and shopping, walking distance to hiking/biking trails. Kitchens,…
Day 2
breakfast
Springs Orleans
A taste of New Orleans in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs! We proudly serve authentic Cajun and Creole dishes as well as imaginative pastas,…
activity
Bear Creek Nature Center
Hike the foothills, search for mule deer, and discover Bear Creek! Scrub oak thicket, ponderosa pine forests, meadows, a mountain creek, and abundant…
lunch
Bingo Burger - Colorado Springs
Bingo Burger prides itself on using locally sourced food and products from Colorado farms and breweries.
activity
The Uncle Wilbur Fountain & Julie Penrose Fountain
Let the kids loose for some wet-and-wild fun at the Uncle Wilbur Fountain at Acacia Park or the Julie Penrose Fountain at America the Beautiful Park…
dinner
Colorado Mountain Brewery
In Colorado craft beer is serious business. Not just anyone can set up shop and be considered a true Colorado craft beer. Years of brewing experience…
activity
Ghost Town Museum
As a true preservation of Colorado's western past, Ghost Town Museum is a fun and historic look back at kind of old west town that used to dot this…
lodging
Rainbow Lodge and Inn
The Rainbow Lodge and Inn proudly offers cabins and individually decorated rooms with southwestern exteriors and modern interiors.