Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a vacation destination filled with a variety of exhilarating adventures. Situated at the base of the Rocky Moutains and one mile above sea level, Colorado Springs also offers visitors cultural, historical and educational attractions, including the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, the Peterson Air and Space Museum, and the United States Air Force Academy.
Make dinner reservations for the Chuckwagon Supper at the Flying W Ranch for a fun and memorable meal. Located in the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Flying W Ranch is a working mountain cattle ranch specializing in authentic cowboy food and dinner theatre entertainment. The Chuckwagon Supper menu features beef and barbeque chicken, foil-wrapped potatoes, baked beans, chunky applesauce and old-fashioned spice cake. Unlimited biscuits, coffee, lemonade and iced tea accompany the entrees. Enjoy a post-dinner musical performance by the Flying W Wranglers, and listen to 3-part vocal harmonies about the American Cowboy.
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
800-232-3599
flyingw.com
Visit Seven Falls and South Cheyenne Canyon to see the only waterfall in Colorado listed on National Geographic magazine's list of international waterfalls. Take a one-mile drive along South Cheyenne Creek to view steep cliffs covered with pine trees and interesting rock formations. Stop at the Eagle's Nest Observation platform and take a mountain elevator to view Seven Falls from the best vantage point in the park. Other activities visitors may enjoy when visiting Seven Falls include feeding the rainbow trout, observing native wildlife throughout South Cheyenne Canyon, hiking the park's two trails and watching live performances of Native American dances (Summertime only).
Seven Falls and South Cheyenne Canyon
2850 South Cheyenne Canyon Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-632-0765
sevenfalls.com
Adventures Out West hosts outdoor adventure trips in Colorado Springs. See the splendor of the North American western countryside from the basket of a hot air balloon, including snow-capped mountains and native animal life such as deer, coyotes and pronghorn antelope. Or, take a jeep tour through Colorado Springs and drive through old railroad tunnels, the Garden of the Gods, Old Colorado City, the Rocky Mountains and the foothills of Pikes Peak. You could also book a one-hour segway tour with stops at various natural attractions in Colorado Springs including Kissing Camels, Praying Hands and Park Overlook. Adventures Out West offers horseback riding, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and guided hike tours in the Colorado Springs area.
Adventures Out West
P.O. Box 38512
Colorado Springs, CO 80937
719-578-0935
adventuresoutwest.com
Visit the Mr. Biggs indoor amusement park for three acres of rides, games and other fun activities you can do with kids. Take a ride around the Night Rider speedway in a go-kart, or partake in a bumper car competition. Mr. Biggs arcade provides 80 games to entertain video game fanatics including "Dance Dance Revolution," "BeatMania" and "Battletech: Firestorm," a virtual reality arcade game. The park also features four giant bounce houses where guests can engage in physical activity such as jumping, climbing and sliding. Enjoy one of Mr. Biggs specialty pizzas at the park's pizzeria-style restaurant. The eatery menu also features a variety of burgers, sandwiches and wraps, as well as a generous list of appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages.
Mr. Biggs
5825 Mark Dabling Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719-955-7220
becooldoright.com
