Published on Colorado.com (https://www.colorado.com) The Mysteries of Colorado Springs' Museums 3 days More Itineraries 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. Sustainability Activity Volunteer for a Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Event: 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. Day 1 Western Museum of Mining and Industry Dynamic guided tours, interactive exhibits and a variety of educational events offer something for every age and every interest! Hee Haw: Wave hello to the resident donkeys at the Western Museum of Mining. LUNCH 719 Gastropub Locally owned and operated Gastropub overlooking the Front Range. Offering 106 taps, we have a full restaurant that serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center 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... At Attention: See the cadets at their noon mealtime formation Monday through Friday during the school year. 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 and practicing our craft have shaped our... Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame The colorful history and equally colorful legends of professional rodeo live on at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy. Each year more than 35,000 visitors tour the Hall,... Cliff House at Pikes Peak 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... In the Morning: Breakfast is included with an overnight stay at The Cliff House. Day 2 Rock Ledge Ranch Living history museum which interprets the history of the settlement of the Pikes Peak Region between 1775 and 1910.
Garden of the Gods Trading Post With over 25,000 square feet and nearly 90,000 different items to choose from, you?re sure to find the perfect gift or souvenir for everyone on your list! Lunch Stop: One of the most popular menu items at the Trading Post's Balanced Rock Cafe is the bison burger. Glen Eyrie Nestled on over 700 breathtaking acres with 95 lodging rooms, Glen Eyrie offers retreats, conferences, historical Castle Tours, Castle Teas, overnight stays and more! Wildlife Watch: Keep an eye out for the resident eagles and bighorn sheep that call Glen Eyrie home. Pizzeria Rustica Classic Neapolitan wood oven pizzeria in Old Colorado City. Michael Garman?s Magic Town Michael Garman?s Magic Town is a 3,000 square-foot miniature city that combines hundreds of intricately detailed sculptures and cityscapes with magical elements to create one of the world?s truly... Fun for Everyone: All ages can enjoy Magic Town's special scavenger hunt. Blue Skies Inn Bed & Breakfast Fun bed & breakfast lodging at a quiet B&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... Day 3 BREAKFAST
Loyal Coffee 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. Souvenir Op: Loyal Coffee roasts their own beans locally; get some to take home. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 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... Going Up: Take a ride on the museum's original Otis Elevator. LUNCH Jose Muldoon's 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... American Numismatic Association Money Museum Culture, art, science and history of money, plus Money of the Civil War exhibit. Don't Miss: Every third Saturday of the month, visitors can watch free mini mint demonstrations from noon to 4pm at the Money Museum. Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. Colorado Spring's oldest brewery. Located in the historic Cheyenne building, built in 1901, Phantom Canyon offers award-winning craft beer and amazing food. Prime Spot: Head up to the third-floor bar for pool tables and an outdoor patio.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College The award-winning and critically acclaimed FAC Theatre Company produces an annual season of musicals, comedies, and dramas in our beautifully-restored SaGaJi Theatre, as well as a full schedule... Plan for This: The Fine Arts Center offers monthly free admission and family adventure days. SunMountain Wellness Retreat Center SunMountain Center is a historic bed and breakfast and wellness and yoga retreat venue, featuring a natural environment for guests to delve further into their consciousness and practice through... Hello World. Source URL: https://www.colorado.com/fieldguide/mysteries-colorado-springs-museums