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1. Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain is a 14,000-foot (4,300-meter) high mountain famed for its incredible vistas, high-altitude railroad and opportunities for adventure. It was named after explorer Zebulon Pike, who led an expedition to the area in 1806. Visit the summit of Pikes Peak at any time of the year to gaze across the spectacular Rocky Mountains. The view from here was the inspiration for Katherine Lee Bates' famed poem, America the Beautiful.
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2. Garden of the Gods
The rugged landscape of the western states of America has long been central to the region’s reputation as the Wild West and the Garden of the Gods is a stunning example of this terrain. As the low, grassy plains around Denver give way to dense woodlands, a series of rock formations rise dramatically upwards. These phenomenal red rocks are the centerpieces of the 1,367-acre (553-hectare) Garden of the Gods park, a favorite destination for hikers, mountain bikers and other lovers of the great outdoors.
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3. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a large complex on the side of a mountain. Laying claim to being America’s only mountain zoo, it sits at an altitude of 6,800 feet (2,100 meters) above sea level. The 140-acre (57-hectare) site is home to more than 800 animals representing over 200 species.
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4. Royal Gorge Bridge
Thrill to a day of adventure and dizzying heights at Royal Gorge, a deep canyon on the Arkansas River. Travel across one of the world's highest suspension bridges and ride a skycoaster that is perched on the edge of a cliff.
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5. Glen Eyrie Castle
Glen Eyrie Castle is a large 19th-century house built for the founder of Colorado Springs, General William Jackson Palmer. The English Tudor-style castle was constructed in 1871 and sits on 800 acres (324 hectares) of grounds in the Rocky Mountains. Today the castle and its estate is owned by a Christian organization called The Navigators
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6. Cave of the Winds
Venture deep into a vast underground cave network, hold on tight for hair-raising rides and enjoy stunning canyon views at the Caves of the Winds. There are adventures and activities for all the family at a natural wonder that was formed 500 million years ago.
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Cheapest thing to do | Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half-Day Rafting |
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Dakota Hot Springs
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You can take time to visit Dakota Hot Springs during your travels to Penrose. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the rafting opportunities.
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- Pikes Peak
- Garden of the Gods
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Royal Gorge Bridge
- Broadmoor World Arena
- Seven Falls
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- Cave of the Winds
- Pikes Peak Center
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space
- Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
- Colorado College
- Manitou Incline
- Broadmoor Golf Club
- Memorial Hospital Central
- U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
- Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Colorado State Fair Events Center
- Lake Pueblo State Park
- Pikes Peak International Raceway
- Double Eagle Casino
- Mueller State Park
- Colorado Springs Convention Center
- Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Wildwood Casino
- Norris Penrose Event Center
- Century Casino
- USP Florence ADX
- Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center
- Memorial Park
- The Winery At Holy Cross Abbey
- Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
- Temple Canyon Park
- Pueblo Union Depot
- The Citadel Mall
- Monument Valley Park
- Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
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