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From magic towns, castles and wellness retreats to museums you may not know existed, there are treasures behind every corner in Colorado Springs year-round.

The Mysteries of Colorado Springs' Museums

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As a volunteer or docent, you make history come alive for ranch visitors from all over the world! Docents dress in period-appropriate clothing and demonstrate everyday life depicting 1775–1907 at each historic site represented.

Volunteer for a Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Event

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WMMI is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of America's western mining heritage featuring 5,000+ artifacts on display in the 12,200 square foot exhibit hall. Guided tours take place daily at 10:00a and 1:00p.

Western Museum of Mining and Industry

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Wave hello to the resident donkeys at the Western Museum of Mining.

Hee Haw

For over 50 years this family owned German restaurant has been the consistant spot to find authentic German food and beer. Located just south of downtown, Edelweiss offers a shaded biergarten for summer, blazing fireplaces in winter, and a bakery and Ratskeller.

Edelweiss Restaurant

The Barry Goldwater Air Force Academy Visitor Center serves as the gateway to the United States Air Force Academy for hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. The center provides information on Academy history, cadet life and campus attractions.

U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center

See the cadets at their noon mealtime formation Monday through Friday during the school year.

At Attention

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 and practicing our craft have shaped our unique beers and original ales. When we say we brew craft beer, we mean colorado craft beer. The same can also be said of our food and service.

Colorado Mountain Brewery

The colorful history and equally colorful legends of professional rodeo live on at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame &amp; Museum of the American Cowboy. Each year more than 35,000 visitors tour the Hall, which offers exhibits that detail the changes in saddles, chaps, hats and other rodeo equipment over the decades. Hall of Fame guests start their tour in the Hall of Champions and then continue their way through displays featuring which features exhibits on each event's cowboys, current champions, famous stock contractors, clowns and other rodeo personnel. Located on a 13-acre site tucked against the foothills of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, the Hall of Fame is easily identifiable from Interstate 25 by a landmark bronze statue of Hall of Fame saddle bronc rider Casey Tibbs on the famous horse Necktie.
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame is the perfect location for your next group event. Whether your group's interest is in the education and history of Rodeo, or just gathering in a unique western environment, we're here to make your day unique and unforgettable

ProRodeo Hall of Fame

10 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. "Travel + Leisure's" Top 100 Hotels of the World. The romance of Clark Gable, the Wild West of Buffalo Bill, the political passion of Teddy Roosevelt. Be inspired by the icons that have graced our world-class accommodations.

Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Breakfast is included with an overnight stay at The Cliff House.

In the Morning

An educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region: American Indian area in 1775, 1860's Galloway Homestead,1880's Chambers Home and Ranch, 19th Century Blacksmith Workshop, and 1907 Edwardian Country Estate.

Rock Ledge Ranch

One of the most popular menu items at the Trading Post's Balanced Rock Cafe is the bison burger.

Lunch Stop

Nestled on over 700 breathtaking acres with 95 lodging rooms, Glen Eyrie offers retreats, conferences, historical Castle Tours, Castle Teas, overnight stays and more!

Glen Eyrie

Keep an eye out for the resident eagles and bighorn sheep that call Glen Eyrie home.

Wildlife Watch

Classic Neapolitan wood oven pizzeria in Old Colorado City.

Pizzeria Rustica

The Michael Garman Museum &amp; Gallery features Magic Town - a 3,000 square-foot miniature city filled with hundreds of hand-made characters, holograms that tell stories, and magical effects that transform rooms and alleyways right before your eyes. Shop our gift store!

The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery

All ages can enjoy Magic Town's special scavenger hunt.

Fun for Everyone

Fun bed &amp; breakfast lodging at a quiet B&amp;B inn, located on historic Manitou estate with stream and surrounded by hillsides of trees at the base of Pikes Peak. A quaint village of Gothic Revival architecture holds 11 large unique 3-room suites hand painted by an artist. Splash in fancifully tiled bathrooms with tubs and giant showers. Cuddle up by cozy fireplaces for romantic getaways, or enjoy a 24/7 hot tub under Colorado's dark and starry skies.
Dine among the flowers and hummingbirds in the Waterfall Garden or let us deliver a full hot gourmet breakfast to enjoy as room service. In the last 20 years, Blue Skies Inn has baked half a million muffins and would like to serve some to *you*! Complimentary breakfast includes a hot egg dish, fresh fruit, muffins baked from scratch, milk, juice and coffee.
Featuring sound-insulated construction, families and reunions are welcome. Special family activities are available. Find all amenities for a romantic getaway, family reunion or vacation. All-inclusive weddings are held in the Woodland Garden or Carriage House chapel.

Blue Skies Inn Bed & Breakfast

Loyal Coffee is a barista owned and operated specialty coffee company based in Colorado Springs. We roast and brew coffee we love, for people we love, in the city we love.

Loyal Coffee

Loyal Coffee roasts their own beans locally; get some to take home.

Souvenir Op

Ignite Your Curiosity Discover Your Story. Located in the 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, the Colo Spgs Pioneers Museum portrays the history and culture of the Pikes Peak Region in dynamic exhibits, tours &amp; programs that emphasize the unique character of this community.

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Take a ride on the museum's original Otis Elevator.

Going Up

Authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. Jose's has been an icon of downtown Colorado Springs since 1974. Our menu features signature margaritas and a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and vegetarian entrees.

Jose Muldoon's

America's largest museum dedicated to numismatics. Explore art, history, science &amp; more through the diverse nature of money &amp; related items. Visitors can find spectacular rarities in our three main galleries. Now on exhibit-"Money of Empire: Elizabeth to Elizabeth."

American Numismatic Association Money Museum

Every third Saturday of the month, visitors can watch free mini mint demonstrations from noon to 4pm at the Money Museum.

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Colorado Spring's oldest brewery. Located in the historic Cheyenne building, built in 1901, Phantom Canyon offers award-winning craft beer and amazing food.

Phantom Canyon Brewing Co.

Head up to the third-floor bar for pool tables and an outdoor patio.

Prime Spot

Through our museum galleries offering world-class exhibitions, performance spaces showcasing professional theatre, and dozens of art classes for all ages and skill levels, we invite you to experience a site of creativity, collaboration, and connectivity for all.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

The Fine Arts Center offers monthly free admission and family adventure days.

Plan for This

Award-winning boutique-style inn "Best for Honeymoon/Anniversary", "Best of the Springs", "Best in Business"! Business/leisure. Romantic Victorians w/Fireplaces, Tubs-for-2. Delectable breakfasts &amp; friendly hospitality. Quiet residential area close to everything.