Although Colorado Springs is a relatively small, but growing, city, it is bursting with attractions famous the world over. At more than 14,000 feet, the imposing and impressive Pikes Peak is the most well-known draw. Whether you choose to drive up on the highway, travel to the top on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, or merely marvel from the mountain’s base in Mueller State Park, this is one sight that cannot be missed. Visitors can also catch a glimpse of Colorado Springs during its boom days in two historical neighborhoods: Ghost Town with its Ghost Town Museum and Old Colorado City. Other notable sites include the Air Force Academy, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the US Olympic Complex.
For a western city founded just over a century ago in 1871, Colorado Springs is rich with history. This legacy is captured in the city’s many notable museums. The preeminent stop for local history is the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site which features characters in period costumes and turn-of-the-century buildings. Local scientist, inventor and hero, Nikola Tesla, also has a museum devoted to his revolutionary works. The Peterson Air & Space Museum at Peterson Air Force Base is the perfect place for the aviation buff. Some institutions cover the world beyond the borders of Colorado, like the John May Natural History Museum, the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the World Figure Skating Museum.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 633-9925
www.cmzoo.org
Ghost Town Museum
400 South 21st St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 634-0696
www.ghosttownmuseum.com
John May Museum Center
710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80926
(719) 576-0450
800 666-3841
www.maymuseum-camp-rvpark.com
Peterson Air and Space Museum
150 East Ent Ave
Peterson Air Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO 80914
(719) 556-4915
www.petemuseum.org
Old Colorado City Historic District
W Colorado Ave & 24th St, (between 24th & 27th St)
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 577-4112
www.oldcoloradocity.com
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
101 Pro Rodeo Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 528-4764
www.prorodeo.org/hof
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
Gateway Rd & 30th St, (Garden of the Gods Park)
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 578-6777
US Air Force Academy
600 Pinion Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 333-1110
www.usafa.af.mil
US Olympic Complex
One Olympic Plaza (at Union and Boulder)
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 632-5551
www.olympic-usa.org
World Figure Skating Museum
20 1st St
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-5200
www.worldskatingmuseum.org
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