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Cheyenne Mountain ZooA majestic zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. It houses more than 750 animals, representing nearly 150 different species, with more than 30 endangered species. The zoo breeds endangered animals such as black-footed ferrets, Wyoming toads, mountain tapirs and Mexican gray wolves. The zoo participates in over 30 Species Survival Plan programs. The zoo was ranked the #4 best zoo in North America in 2018 by USA Today.
North Cheyenne Cañon ParkNorth Cheyenne Canyon Park is a regional park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. it comprises more than 1,600 acres at the bottom of a 1,000-foot-deep canyon; the park's differing altitudes can support a vast array of wildlife, including deer, mountain lions and black bears. Miles of hiking trails run through the park.There you'll find interactive displays devoted to the park's wildlife as well as information on hiking trails to popular sites like Helen Hunt Falls and Seven Falls.
The Broadmoor Golf ClubThe Broadmoor Golf Club is a pair of golf courses, located on the grounds of The Broadmoor, a historic hotel and resort Colorado Springs, Colorado. Originally opened in 1918 and designed by Donald Ross, the course format was expanded in 1965 with 18 additional holes designed by Robert Trent Jones.The club has hosted several USGA championships since 1959, including the 1995 and 2011 U.S. Women's Open, the 2008 and 2018 U.S. Senior Open, and the 1959 and 1967 U.S. Amateur
World Figure Skating MuseumThe World Figure Skating Hall of Fame serves as a repository for the sport of figure skating. The World Figure Skating Hall of Fame is where the greatest names in the history of the sport are honored. It is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.Skaters such as Dick Button, Katarina Witt, Midori Ito, Sonja Henie, Alexei Yagudin, and Michelle Kwan have been honored in the Hall of Fame.
Helen Hunt FallsHelen Hunt Falls is a waterfall located on Cheyenne Creek in the North Cheyenne Cañon Park of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a gorgeous place for a hike or picnic. The Columbine Trail, which starts at the entrance of the Park by the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, terminates at Helen Hunt Falls. Visitors can hike a short distance of about 2/3 of a mile up a moderately steep trail above Helen Hunt Falls to reach Silver Cascade Falls.
Cheyenne MountainCheyenne Mountain is a triple-peaked mountain in El Paso County, Colorado, southwest of downtown Colorado Springs. The mountain serves as a host for military, communications, recreational, and residential functions. The two parks on and at the base of this Mountain are Cheyenne Mountain State Park and North Cheyenne Cañon Park. A noticeable feature on the top of one of this Mountain's peaks is an antenna farm with transmitters for cellular phone, radio, television, and law enforcement purposes.
Mays PeakMays Peak is located in North Cheyenne Canyon. The summit is a short hike off of Capt Jacks trail, not far from the top of High Drive. The trees at the summit are sparse and allow for nice views of the city and the canyon. The mountain is just opposite of Mount Buckhorn with High Drive running between them. The summit offers great 360 degree views of the city and the surrounding area.
Quail LakeQuail Lake is nestled in a neighborhood in SW Colorado Springs, located on Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. It is one of the iconic location where you can spend some good time in the middle of nature.
Cheyenne Mountain State ParkThis is a beautiful park that offers 28 miles of groomed trails on 2701 acres. It is also has day-use picnic sites and a visitor center where educational displays and interpretive programs are available for visitors. Evening programs and nature hikes are available during the spring and summer months and periodically during the fall and winter months.
Bear Creek Regional ParkBear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center is a regional park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that has trails for hiking, horseback riding, running and cycling. Within the park is a nature center and the El Paso Park Headquarters.There are tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, an archery range, and other sports fields and courts. A section of the park is dedicated as a dog park.
The Broadmoor Seven FallsThis is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s.The sum of the height of the seven falls is 181 feet and there are a total of 224 steps on the staircase from the base of the falls to the peak.
Bear Creek Dog ParkAn amazing outdoor fully fenced 25 acre dog park which has many great amenities including Bear Creek with splash areas, shade, fenced agility-training area, 3/4-mile trail loop trail, separate fenced small-dog area, benches, picnic tables, information kiosk, trash cans, bag dispensers, water fountain and heated men's & women's restrooms.
Bear Creek Nature CenterA non profit that aims to spread the joy of nature and the outdoor world. it is one of the iconic location where you can spend some nice time in the middle of nature. Hike the foothills, search for mule deer, and discover Bear Creek! Scrub oak thicket, ponderosa pine forests, meadows, a mountain creek, and abundant foothills wildlife attract children and adults to Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center.
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.
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.
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.
Mount RosaMount Rosar is a mountain which has an elevation of 12,941 feet and is the ninth highest peak in the state of Colorado. Mount Rosar is part of the Mosquito Range and is located within Pike National Forest. The mountain was named after John C. Frémont's guide, Kit Carson. Mount Rosar is a popular destination for hikers and climbers. The most popular route to the summit is via the north slope. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, including Pikes Peak and the Collegiate Peaks.
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Will Rogers Shrine of the SunThis is a commemorative tower and chapel on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. It is also a tomb for the remains of Spencer Penrose – who built many of the city's prominent properties, including the neighboring Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and The Broadmoor resort – and his wife Julie Penrose. The sections of the monument are a one-story building with the chapel, the five-story tower, and a staircase connecting the two.