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Peterson Air & Space MuseumPeterson Air and Space Museum is an aviation museum located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado focused on the history the of Air Defense Command, Aerospace Defense Command and Air Force Space Command.The Museum preserves and portrays the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base. From our barnstormer beginnings in the Roaring Twenties, through the daring exploits of our World War II pilots and into the modern space era.
National Museum of World War II AviationThe National Museum of World War II Aviation is an aviation museum located at Colorado Springs Airport in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It features 28 fully restored flying aircraft, and several on-going restoration projects. Visitors can walk around the museum on their own and hosts are available to answer questions.
Palmer ParkPalmer Park is a regional park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located at 3650 Maizeland Road, the park is several miles northeast of the downtown area. One of Best of the Springs Expert Picks - Sports & Recreation by The Gazette, Seth Boster states that it may have the city's best views of Pikes Peak and a place "where an escape into deep nature is easy. It is strange and marvelous to look out at urban sprawl while perched on some high rock ledge, surrounded by rugged wilderness.
Austin Bluffs Open SpaceThis 500-acre park includes land from the University Park Open Space, Pulpit Rock Park and Austin Bluffs Park. The Open Space includes paved and gravel trails with great views of the mountains and the city. This was one of the earliest open spaces preserved through the City’s TOPS Program.
Pulpit Rock ParkPulpit Rock Park is one of the highest altitude destinations to hike in Colorado Springs. There are so many rock formations to see and also there are so many things to see and study around.
New Santa Fe Regional TrailThe New Santa Fe Regional Trail connects the Tri-Lakes area and northern Colorado Springs following the historic, right-of-way of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. The trail is popular among hikers, cyclists, equestrians and families out for a stroll. Along the way you'll find interpretive signs, wildlife and interesting geological features, not to mention incredible views, in particular Pikes Peak. The trail passes through the town of Monument.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training CenterThe United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Centers are two campuses created by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as training facilities for its Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Some athletes preparing for the Olympics, Paralympics, and Pan American Games live at one of the OPTCs for a period of months or years, while others visit periodically with their respective national teams for training camps, coaching, or physical testing.
Ring the Peak TrailRing the Peak Trail is a collection of trails, four wheel drive roads, and a few paved roads that circumnavigates the 14,115 foot Pikes Peak. The multitude of trails that comprise the Ring the Peak Trail system, are located on a variety of federal, state, county, and city lands. The total length of the Ring the Peak trail system is approximately 63 miles.
Cottonwood Center for the ArtsCottonwood Center for the Arts is a nonprofit arts complex located in downtown Colorado Springs. Cottonwood holds over 80 studio artists, gallery spaces, a theater and classrooms. Our diverse programming includes monthly First Friday events, arts education for youth and adults, open calls for entry and other exhibition opportunities, tours, educational panel discussions, workshops, live arts demonstrations, and more.
American Numismatic AssociationThe American Numismatic Association is an organization founded in 1891 by George Francis Heath. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, it was formed to advance the knowledge of numismatics along educational, historical, and scientific lines, as well as to enhance interest in the hobby.The ANA's Colorado Springs headquarters houses its administrative offices, library, and money museum
Pikes Peak Greenway TrailThis is a popular multi-use trail that runs north to south across the whole city of Colorado Springs. It connects to a number of other trails and with multiple trailheads it is easily accessible from many parts of the city. It is classified as an easy trail that parallels Monument Creek, Fountain Creek and I-25. The estimated cycling time is 1.25 hours, without stops. Criterium Bike shop is located along the trail at 6150 Corporate Drive for any needed bike repairs.
Fountain Creek Regional ParkFountain Creek Regional Park and Nature Center is a park and nature center in Fountain, El Paso County, Colorado near Colorado Springs.The park includes a creek-side trail, Willow Springs Ponds, Hanson Nature Park and the Fountain Creek Nature Center. The ponds are stocked on a regular basis, and fishing is allowed in Willow Springs Ponds.
McAllister House MuseumThe McAllister House is a historic house located on 423 N. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1973. It was owned by Henry McAllister and was opened as a public museum in 1961.
Monument Valley ParkMonument Valley Park is a historic, recreational park in Colorado Springs, Colorado through which Monument Creek flows. It is a National Register of Historic Places listing and is on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties.The park offers concrete and gravel trails for hiking, biking and walking. It has fields and courts for basketball, tennis, soccer, baseball, and volleyball. The park has the city's first public swimming pool and playgrounds.
Colorado Springs Pioneers MuseumA majestic museum located within Alamo Square Park the museum is also home to the Starsmore Center for Local History, a manuscript collection and research facility. The museum preserves the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region, and features permanent exhibits on the history of the area and changing exhibits on topics of broad interest.
Pikes Peak Center For The Performing ArtsThe Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts is a concert auditorium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It serves as an entertainment, cultural, educational, and assembly center for the citizens of El Paso County, the Pikes Peak region, and the surrounding area.The concert hall features seating throughout the orchestra, loge, mezzanine and balcony sections. There are side box seats at the mezzanine and balcony levels, seat towers can be positioned on stage.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic MuseumThe 60,000 sf United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs features 20,000 sf of galleries, a state-of-the-art theater, event space and café.The museum is part of the City for Champions development project in Colorado Springs, though it licenses the Olympic name and operates separately from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The museum recognizes Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have represented Team USA.
America the Beautiful ParkThis beautiful park with 16.9 acres land is a local favorite for kids, runers, dogs and events. Connects to Pikes Peak Greenway Trail.There are interactive pieces of art, called Quirks, which inhabit one side of the playground. It would provide a community space where people could convene in the beauty of the city. It was completed in 2005, after many years of planning and construction, with the sculptural fountain being dedicated soon after.
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Paint Mines Interpretive ParkThe Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a unique blending of geological, archaeological, historical and ecological resources. Near the west edge of the Great Plains of Eastern Colorado, in El Paso County, is the Paint Mines Interpretive Park of Calhan. The phrase “colorful Colorado” is affirmed here at this historic park with its chromatic display of colorful formations.