Ale & Joe’s guidebook
Point of Interest
The BROADMOOR (1.7 miles away)
The longest running 5-star resort in the world is hidden in our Colorado Springs neighborhood. It has extensive shopping, 18 restaurants, bars and cafes, priceless art, beautiful grounds, and stunning architecture. Grab a cocktail at the Hotel Bar patio beside the lake or listen to the Ragtime piano at the Golden Bee. Visit the “Walk of Fame” in the West Building, which houses photography of all the notable guests over the years, from Aerosmith to President Obama to Prince Harry.
1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs. Cost: Valet parking is complimentary for day visitors.
155 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Зал Бродмур
1 Lake CirThe BROADMOOR (1.7 miles away)
The longest running 5-star resort in the world is hidden in our Colorado Springs neighborhood. It has extensive shopping, 18 restaurants, bars and cafes, priceless art, beautiful grounds, and stunning architecture. Grab a cocktail at the Hotel Bar patio beside the lake or listen to the Ragtime piano at the Golden Bee. Visit the “Walk of Fame” in the West Building, which houses photography of all the notable guests over the years, from Aerosmith to President Obama to Prince Harry.
1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs. Cost: Valet parking is complimentary for day visitors.
Glen Eyrie Castle (8.2 miles away)
Glen Eyrie Castle is a 67-room English Tudor-style castle built by General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. This house was his dream home and is in the northwest foothills north of the Garden of the Gods Park. After building a large carriage house, where the family lived for a time, Palmer and his wife Mary (Queen) Mellen built a 22-room frame house on the 800-acre estate. This house was remodeled in 1881 to include a tower, 24 fireplaces and additional rooms and made to resemble a stone castle, reminiscent of those native to England – where Mrs. Palmer lived at the end of her life.
The public is allowed on its grounds Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to visit the bookstore, located at the Carriage House. Tours of Glen Eyrie Castle are available to the public and require an advance reservation.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs.
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StGlen Eyrie Castle (8.2 miles away)
Glen Eyrie Castle is a 67-room English Tudor-style castle built by General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. This house was his dream home and is in the northwest foothills north of the Garden of the Gods Park. After building a large carriage house, where the family lived for a time, Palmer and his wife Mary (Queen) Mellen built a 22-room frame house on the 800-acre estate. This house was remodeled in 1881 to include a tower, 24 fireplaces and additional rooms and made to resemble a stone castle, reminiscent of those native to England – where Mrs. Palmer lived at the end of her life.
The public is allowed on its grounds Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to visit the bookstore, located at the Carriage House. Tours of Glen Eyrie Castle are available to the public and require an advance reservation.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs.
Air Force Academy (22 miles away)
The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, located north of Colorado Springs, is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Force. It is open to visitors daily. The Visitor's Center and Cadet Chapel (recently named one of CNN's most epic churches in America) are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving Day, December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st). Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy must enter through the North Gate, which can be accessed from Exit 156 on Interstate 25, 14 miles north of downtown Colorado Springs. Please visit the U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center for more information. Cost: free
215 (рекомендации местных жителей)
U.S. Air Force Academy
Air Force Academy (22 miles away)
The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, located north of Colorado Springs, is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Force. It is open to visitors daily. The Visitor's Center and Cadet Chapel (recently named one of CNN's most epic churches in America) are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving Day, December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st). Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy must enter through the North Gate, which can be accessed from Exit 156 on Interstate 25, 14 miles north of downtown Colorado Springs. Please visit the U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center for more information. Cost: free
Miramont Castle (7.7 miles away)
A National Historic Landmark, built in 1895, features nine styles of architecture ranging from English Tudor to Byzantine; all crafted from locally quarried greenstone. Inside the Castle you can view 33 rooms in authentic Victorian furnishings, and you can feast at the Queen's Parlor Tea Room.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
9 Capitol Hill Ave, Manitou Springs
63 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill AveMiramont Castle (7.7 miles away)
A National Historic Landmark, built in 1895, features nine styles of architecture ranging from English Tudor to Byzantine; all crafted from locally quarried greenstone. Inside the Castle you can view 33 rooms in authentic Victorian furnishings, and you can feast at the Queen's Parlor Tea Room.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
9 Capitol Hill Ave, Manitou Springs
Cliff Dwellings Museum (8.4 miles away)
Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings over 800 years old await you here. You are encouraged to explore the dwellings room by room using a self-guided tour. Below the Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings there is a three-story Pueblo-style building that houses the Anasazi museum and gift shop.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
11-99 Lincoln Rd, Manitou Springs
288 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Скальные жилища Маниту
10 Cliff RdCliff Dwellings Museum (8.4 miles away)
Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings over 800 years old await you here. You are encouraged to explore the dwellings room by room using a self-guided tour. Below the Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings there is a three-story Pueblo-style building that houses the Anasazi museum and gift shop.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
11-99 Lincoln Rd, Manitou Springs
Family activities
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (3.1 miles away)
America’s only mountain zoo! With breathtaking mountain scenery and more than 900 animals from around the world, you are sure to be impressed.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
1 Cheyenne Mountain Highway, Colorado Springs.
569 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Зоопарк Чайенн-Маунтин
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdCheyenne Mountain Zoo (3.1 miles away)
America’s only mountain zoo! With breathtaking mountain scenery and more than 900 animals from around the world, you are sure to be impressed.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
1 Cheyenne Mountain Highway, Colorado Springs.
Ghost Town Museum (3.7 miles away)
Step back in time over 100 years to the Gold Rush era of Colorado. Established in 1954 to preserve a piece of Colorado’s Wild West heritage, Ghost Town is a great family fun experience with lots of hands on activities including gold panning for real gold, (seasonal).
Check their website for schedules and prices.
400 S 21st St, Colorado Springs
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ghost Town Museum
400 S 21st StGhost Town Museum (3.7 miles away)
Step back in time over 100 years to the Gold Rush era of Colorado. Established in 1954 to preserve a piece of Colorado’s Wild West heritage, Ghost Town is a great family fun experience with lots of hands on activities including gold panning for real gold, (seasonal).
Check their website for schedules and prices.
400 S 21st St, Colorado Springs
US Olympic and Paralympic Museum (3.4 miles away)
Dedicated to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their compelling stories, with the artifacts, media and technology behind the athletes who make the United States proud.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
200 S Sierra Madre St, Colorado Springs
150 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей Олимпийских и Паралимпийских игр США
200 S Sierra Madre StUS Olympic and Paralympic Museum (3.4 miles away)
Dedicated to U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their compelling stories, with the artifacts, media and technology behind the athletes who make the United States proud.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
200 S Sierra Madre St, Colorado Springs
Rock Ledge Ranch (6.2 miles away)
The spirited history of the Pikes Peak Region comes to life! Discover the American Indian Area, 1860s Galloway Homestead, the 1880s Rock Ledge House and Chambers Farm, Blacksmith Shop, the 1907 Orchard House, and the General Store. Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is alive with activity.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs
41 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
3105 Gateway RdRock Ledge Ranch (6.2 miles away)
The spirited history of the Pikes Peak Region comes to life! Discover the American Indian Area, 1860s Galloway Homestead, the 1880s Rock Ledge House and Chambers Farm, Blacksmith Shop, the 1907 Orchard House, and the General Store. Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is alive with activity.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade (7.4 miles away)
It’s a penny arcade in the heart of quirky Manitou Springs! Kids of all ages will love this arcade and all the quaint, funky, and colorful shops, wine bars, and restaurants nearby.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
930 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
166 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Пенни-аркада Маниту Спрингс
930 Manitou AveManitou Springs Penny Arcade (7.4 miles away)
It’s a penny arcade in the heart of quirky Manitou Springs! Kids of all ages will love this arcade and all the quaint, funky, and colorful shops, wine bars, and restaurants nearby.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
930 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
Cave of the winds (8.4 miles away)
Cave of the Winds is an historic natural landmark filled with amazing formations. It offers two types of tours, as well as other attractions, like the Wind Walker Challenge Course (located on the rim of a 600-foot drop into Williams Canyon), The Bat-a-Pult (an epic, 1200-foot round-trip aerial attraction high along the Williams Canyon), TERROR-dactyl (a ride that launches you 200 feet into the canyon at nearly 100 miles per hour). Tip: Bring a jacket. It’s cold in the caves!
Check their website for schedules and prices.
100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs
464 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Горный парк Пещера ветров
100 Cave of the Winds RdCave of the winds (8.4 miles away)
Cave of the Winds is an historic natural landmark filled with amazing formations. It offers two types of tours, as well as other attractions, like the Wind Walker Challenge Course (located on the rim of a 600-foot drop into Williams Canyon), The Bat-a-Pult (an epic, 1200-foot round-trip aerial attraction high along the Williams Canyon), TERROR-dactyl (a ride that launches you 200 feet into the canyon at nearly 100 miles per hour). Tip: Bring a jacket. It’s cold in the caves!
Check their website for schedules and prices.
100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs
North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop (12.1 miles away)
Santa’s Workshop, around since the ‘50s, has tons of activities for kids including a petting zoo, an arcade, 25 rides, and many places to eat.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
5050 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade.
184 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Национальный театр Кореи
5050 Pikes Peak HwyNorth Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop (12.1 miles away)
Santa’s Workshop, around since the ‘50s, has tons of activities for kids including a petting zoo, an arcade, 25 rides, and many places to eat.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
5050 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade.
US Olympic Training Center (4 miles away)
The US Olympic Training Center is home to athletes and coaches as they train for the next Olympic Games. Public tours are available year-round Monday – Saturday. The tour starts with an inspirational 12-minute film and then a 45-minute outdoor walking tour of the training complex, including the weightlifting and wrestling facilities, the Aquatics Center, and the Sports Center Gymnasiums. Visitors can then explore the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Rotunda, shop at the U.S. Olympic Store and check out the ever-changing art exhibitions found throughout the Olympic Visitor Center. Tours are every hour from 9 to 4.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
1 Olympic Plz, Colorado Springs
239 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Центр подготовки олимпийских и паралимпийских спортсменов США
1 Olympic PlazaUS Olympic Training Center (4 miles away)
The US Olympic Training Center is home to athletes and coaches as they train for the next Olympic Games. Public tours are available year-round Monday – Saturday. The tour starts with an inspirational 12-minute film and then a 45-minute outdoor walking tour of the training complex, including the weightlifting and wrestling facilities, the Aquatics Center, and the Sports Center Gymnasiums. Visitors can then explore the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Rotunda, shop at the U.S. Olympic Store and check out the ever-changing art exhibitions found throughout the Olympic Visitor Center. Tours are every hour from 9 to 4.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
1 Olympic Plz, Colorado Springs
Neighborhoods
Old Colorado City (4 miles away)
This charming area is filled with local shops, tasty restaurants, a park, and an abundance of history. Visit the ice cream shop or get BBQ and a craft beer at Front Range BBQ. Shop the multiple antique stores and art galleries. Grab a coffee at Jives and sit in the park.
2408 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs.
388 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Старый Колорадо Сити
Old Colorado City (4 miles away)
This charming area is filled with local shops, tasty restaurants, a park, and an abundance of history. Visit the ice cream shop or get BBQ and a craft beer at Front Range BBQ. Shop the multiple antique stores and art galleries. Grab a coffee at Jives and sit in the park.
2408 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs.
Great outdoors
Straton Open Space (1.5 miles away)
Stratton Open Space offers 318 acres of open space, trails, and wildlife habitat for Colorado Springs. Next to North Cheyenne Canon, the Stratton Open Space offers five distinct ecosystems, miles of trails, a rich variety of wildlife, and access to the Pike National Forest. There is a nice reservoir you can access during the summer season, South Suburban Reservoir, its water is clear and clean, but swimming is not allowed.
Take Cresta Road North (this street turns into 21st St) and go left on LaVeta Way (next to Cheyenne Mountain High School) to the trailhead parking lot.
Stratton Open Space East Trailhead
1500 Hermosa PlStraton Open Space (1.5 miles away)
Stratton Open Space offers 318 acres of open space, trails, and wildlife habitat for Colorado Springs. Next to North Cheyenne Canon, the Stratton Open Space offers five distinct ecosystems, miles of trails, a rich variety of wildlife, and access to the Pike National Forest. There is a nice reservoir you can access during the summer season, South Suburban Reservoir, its water is clear and clean, but swimming is not allowed.
Take Cresta Road North (this street turns into 21st St) and go left on LaVeta Way (next to Cheyenne Mountain High School) to the trailhead parking lot.
North Cheyenne Canyon Park (2.0 miles away)
Canyon scenic drives with easy hiking and walking paths just off the road. Picnic tables, streams, wildlife, and multiple ways to Instagram your heart out. While driving through the canyon, check out Helen Hunt Falls.
If you are in Cheyenne Canyon and feeling adventurous, follow North Cheyenne Canyon Road out onto Gold Camp Road/Lower Gold Camp Road. This drive offers scenic views of the whole city and a couple of waterfalls. This nine-mile mountain drive will loop you back into the city via Lower Gold Camp Road. Be advised-- most of the road is unpaved but easy to drive. Allow an hour to make the loop.
2110 N. Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs. Cost: Free
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
North Cheyenne Canyon Road
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadNorth Cheyenne Canyon Park (2.0 miles away)
Canyon scenic drives with easy hiking and walking paths just off the road. Picnic tables, streams, wildlife, and multiple ways to Instagram your heart out. While driving through the canyon, check out Helen Hunt Falls.
If you are in Cheyenne Canyon and feeling adventurous, follow North Cheyenne Canyon Road out onto Gold Camp Road/Lower Gold Camp Road. This drive offers scenic views of the whole city and a couple of waterfalls. This nine-mile mountain drive will loop you back into the city via Lower Gold Camp Road. Be advised-- most of the road is unpaved but easy to drive. Allow an hour to make the loop.
2110 N. Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs. Cost: Free
Red Rock Canyon Open Space (5 miles away)
Beautiful park with several trails (easy to moderate) for hiking, trail running or mountain biking. There is also a bike park. The views (red rock formations) are great and there is a small lake that adds to the landscape.
Located along Highway 24. 3550 W High St, Colorado Springs. Cost: free
430 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Открытое пространство Каньона Красной Скалы
3550 W High StRed Rock Canyon Open Space (5 miles away)
Beautiful park with several trails (easy to moderate) for hiking, trail running or mountain biking. There is also a bike park. The views (red rock formations) are great and there is a small lake that adds to the landscape.
Located along Highway 24. 3550 W High St, Colorado Springs. Cost: free
Garden of the Gods Park (6.7 miles away)
Named the #1 park in America by TripAdvisor, Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Dramatic views, 300’ towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. With horseback riding, 15miles of trails for walking, and a scenic drive as well, this is the must see of the city while you are here.
1805 North 30th Street, Colorado Springs. Cost: Free
1169 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGarden of the Gods Park (6.7 miles away)
Named the #1 park in America by TripAdvisor, Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Dramatic views, 300’ towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. With horseback riding, 15miles of trails for walking, and a scenic drive as well, this is the must see of the city while you are here.
1805 North 30th Street, Colorado Springs. Cost: Free
The Incline (8.2 miles away)
The most unique hiking trail in Colorado. This challenging trail used to be a tourist cable car track, now turned into a 2,744 step-trail that gains an elevation of 2,000 feet from start to finish. If you plan on doing it, we recommend starting early in the morning, carrying plenty of water and energy snacks. The trail is open from 6 am to 6 pm.
Ruxton St. Across from the Cog Railway, Manitou Springs. Cost: Free
228 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Incline
The InclineThe Incline (8.2 miles away)
The most unique hiking trail in Colorado. This challenging trail used to be a tourist cable car track, now turned into a 2,744 step-trail that gains an elevation of 2,000 feet from start to finish. If you plan on doing it, we recommend starting early in the morning, carrying plenty of water and energy snacks. The trail is open from 6 am to 6 pm.
Ruxton St. Across from the Cog Railway, Manitou Springs. Cost: Free
Pikes Peak (30 miles away)
The safe and scenic Pikes Peak Highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy 19 miles of mountain terrain, with frequent pull-offs for you to get out, stretch your legs and explore all that America’s Mountain has to offer. You’ll be treated to breathtaking views, four different Colorado life zones and unique animal sightings, like the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, yellow-bellied marmots and (rumored) Big Foot.
Call (719) 385-7325 to get current information including whether the highway is experiencing any weather-related closures.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
Pike National Forest, Pikes Peak Toll Rd, Manitou Springs,
139 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Пайкс-Пик - Гора Америки
5089 Pikes Peak HwyPikes Peak (30 miles away)
The safe and scenic Pikes Peak Highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy 19 miles of mountain terrain, with frequent pull-offs for you to get out, stretch your legs and explore all that America’s Mountain has to offer. You’ll be treated to breathtaking views, four different Colorado life zones and unique animal sightings, like the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, yellow-bellied marmots and (rumored) Big Foot.
Call (719) 385-7325 to get current information including whether the highway is experiencing any weather-related closures.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
Pike National Forest, Pikes Peak Toll Rd, Manitou Springs,
Sightseeing
Seven Falls (2.6 miles away)
The Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls, with a total height of 181 feet. It has been featured in National Geographic´s list of international waterfalls. You can enjoy the scenic view from the top of a 224-step staircase or take an elevator to Eagle´s Nest viewing platform. The falls are beautifully illuminated in the evenings. There is also a gift shop and a restaurant.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
Parking only at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd located at Norris Penrose Event Center. Parking and shuttle transportation are complimentary.
339 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Каскадные водопады Бродмур Севен Фолс
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdSeven Falls (2.6 miles away)
The Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls, with a total height of 181 feet. It has been featured in National Geographic´s list of international waterfalls. You can enjoy the scenic view from the top of a 224-step staircase or take an elevator to Eagle´s Nest viewing platform. The falls are beautifully illuminated in the evenings. There is also a gift shop and a restaurant.
Check their website for schedules and prices.
Parking only at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd located at Norris Penrose Event Center. Parking and shuttle transportation are complimentary.
City/town information
Manitou Springs (7 miles away)
Beautiful mountain community nestled between garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak mountain, famous for its naturally carbonated mineral spring fountains, located throughout this historic town. Manitou springs is also home to dozens of artists and art galleries, as well as unique gift shops and famous restaurants.
649 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs (7 miles away)
Beautiful mountain community nestled between garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak mountain, famous for its naturally carbonated mineral spring fountains, located throughout this historic town. Manitou springs is also home to dozens of artists and art galleries, as well as unique gift shops and famous restaurants.