Colorado Springs and Pikes Pike Country

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  • Academy Riding Stables  Memorial Day - Labor Day
    1 Hour Ride: $37.50 (5 P.M. Only)
    2 Hour Ride: $52.50 (9:30 A.M. or 12:30 P.M.)

    Pony Ride (for children 8 and under): $8.50
    Children must be 8 years old.  250 pound weight limit.  Reservations required at least 3 days in advance.  Please mention Pikes Peak Plus Pass when making reservations. 
  • Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway  CLOSES PERMANENTLY SEPT. 12, 2010 
  • Adult/Senior: 17.50  Child (4-11): 15.50 
  • Cave of the Winds OPEN YEAR-ROUND. Discovery Tour ONLY. General Admission ticket for the next available tour. Must present ticket to ticket office. No reservations required.  Adult/Senior: 16.75   Child (6-11): 8.00
  • Challenge Unlimited-Pikes Peak by Bike . Reservations must be made 5 (five) days in advance. Adult/Child/Senior: 105.00
  • Echo Canyon River Expeditions
  •  Not available after September 6, 2010.

    HALF-DAY TRIP
    When it comes to whitewater rafting, WEIGHT is everything!  

    Family Float Raft Trip: Children Must Weigh 35-50 lbs. 

    Bighorn Sheep Canyon :  Children Must Weigh 50 lbs. or more. 

    Call 1.800.748.2953 to confirm your departure timeAdult/Senior: 49.00  Child (12 and under): 40.00 


  • Ghost Town Museum  OPEN YEAR-ROUND Adult/Senior: 5.50 Child (6-16): 4.00
  • Manitou Cliff Dwellings  OPEN YEAR-ROUND.  Adult 8.75  Child (7-11): 7.00 Senior: 8.25 
  • Miramont Castle Museum   OPEN YEAR-ROUND,  Adult: 6.75 Child (6-15): 4.50 Senior: 6.00  
  • North Pole Home of Santa's Workshop Opens May 15, 2010. Adult/Child: 15.95  Senior (60+): FREE
  • Pikes Peak Highway - America's Mountain  OPEN YEAR-ROUND, WEATHER PERMITTING Adult/Senior: 9.00 Child (6-15): 3.75   
  • Pikes Peak Cog Railway Adult/Senior: 30.00  Child (3-12): 16.00
    Pass is valid for FIRST and LAST trains on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays ONLY. RESERVATIONS FOR THE COG ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PASS. When making your reservation, reference: OMNITICKETS/PIKES PEAK PASS. Call 1.800.745.3773  for reservations.
  • Royal Gorge Bridge and Park  OPEN YEAR-ROUND 
  •  Adult: 21.00 Child (4-11): 16.50 Senior: 18.00  
  • The Western Museum of Mining & Industry OPEN YEAR ROUND  Adult: 7.00 Child (3-12): 3.50 Senior: 5.50 

WET PASS PRICES

Adult $160.00
Child (3-12) $120.00
Senior (60+) $140.00

DRY PASS PRICES

Adult $115.00
Child (3-12) $ 85.00
Senior (60+) $ 95.00

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Academy Riding Stables of Colorado

WOW! Incredible! Awesome! are just some of the more common words we hear at Academy Riding Stables of Colorado. From the oldest to youngest, whether it is one of our Colorado pony rides or more mature horse back riding, the excitement we see from returning riders shows this is an experience you don’t want to miss. We look forward to meeting you and hearing your thoughts as you return from your own awesome ride! Your adventure begins at our stables 30 minutes prior to ride time, where you are matched with a horse that will carry you on either a one- or two-hour ride. Whether you’re an experienced rider or just a beginner, our trained cowboys have the knowledge and skill to insure your ride is the best it can be. As you wind along the scenic trails of historical Garden of the Gods, your eyes will feast on the natural beauty that inspired one of America’s most revered and timeless anthems, “America The Beautiful.” Your adventure awaits at Academy Riding Stables. So come on over and experience Colorado the way they did over 100 years ago—on horseback!

Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway

A unique, fun experience where lifetime memories are made.  All aboard the Royal Gorge Scenic Railway for a spectacular, relaxing 3 mile ride culminating in the best view of the Royal Gorge and bridge available anywhere.  Then watch gunfights explode on the streets of this authentic 1860's frontier town. Western themed entertainment, gold panning, horse-drawn trolley ride, the wild- west maze and San Isabel Mine are highlights of this frontier town. For those wanting to enhance their experience, western foods like Buffalo Burgers, Indian Flat Bread Sandwiches, Red Eye and sarsaparilla fill the bill. Family fun for everyone and your pets are welcome. Located one hour south of Colorado Springs and 8 miles west of Cañon City, on the road to the Royal Gorge. Visit our website www.buckskinjoe.com or call 719-275-5149 for more information. There’s nothing better… than the real thing!

 

Cave of the Winds

Capture the exhilaration and fun of underground exploration with Cave of the Winds’ two Geo|Venture tours- geology and adventure rolled into one! Let your family discover the fun underground! Open daily year round. Families may choose from two exciting tours for two different perspectives of the world beneath our feet. Take the Discovery tour along well lighted pathways and learn how caves are formed. See the formations that are formed when thousands of years of slowly dripping water deposit its magical treasure deep beneath the surface. Or, join us on a Lantern Tour for a truly entertaining trip into the darkest interior regions of the cave! Carry a candle lit lantern while guides share the history and folklore from the cave’s earliest years - 125 years ago.

Challenge Unlimited-Pikes Peak by Bike

Challenge Unlimited offers unparalleled, specialized cycling tours and hiking adventures. Every biking trip gives the participants the opportunity to experience great physical, mental, and cultural journeys. Cycle down the summit of 14,110 foot Pikes Peak with our Pikes Peak by Bike tour. Tour the Colorado Aspens "Tour des Aspens", four glorious days of road and mountain biking through some of the most beautiful Aspen groves in the world. Cycle from pub to pub in Ireland with the Great Irish Pub Race. Explore Ecuador hiking and biking through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, as well as biking and kayaking through the Galapagos Islands.

Echo Canyon River Expeditions

White water rafting Colorado's Arkansas River is one of the most popular and fun vacation destinations for families and groups regardless of age or ability. Echo Canyon River Expeditions has been providing mild to exciting half-day to multi-day whitewater raft trips in Colorado since 1978. We are all about Fun Family Rafting Vacations. This Colorado vacation is perfect for families and first time rafters.

Ghost Town Museum

Turn your watch back 100 years! As a true preservation of Colorado’s western past, Ghost Town Museum is a fun and historic look back at kind of old west town that used to dot this region during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The Ghost Town Museum is an authentic ghost town. Explore the boardwalk connecting the blacksmith's Shop, Saloon, General and Merchants of Main Street, with the Livery Stable, and Victorian Home. Each is filled with thousands of fascinating artifacts. Ghost Town Museum delights young and old with lots of hands-on activities, including old time arcades, panning for real gold, and much, much, more!

Miramont Castle Museum

NEW IN 2010! Murder Mystery (March, 2010), Victorian Easter Egg Hunt, Mother's Day High Tea, July 4th Old Fashioned Style, Emma Crawford's Victorian Wake, Victorian Christmas.

Also, Antique Equipment Exhibit, Spring 2010: Oldest firefighting equipment in Colorado, trophy horn, call boxes, fire hydrant, muffin bell and more!

Built in 1895 as a private home Miramont Castle Museum features nine unique styles of architecture. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Victorian heritage of Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is a rare historical treasure. Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings, built more than 700 years ago, await you here. There are no "Do Not Touch" signs. You are free to touch and even go inside these fascinating architectural remnants of an American Indian culture that roamed the Four Corners area of the Southwest from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1300. The Manitou Cliff Dwellings is located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, at the foot of Pikes Peak, the mountain that provided the inspiration for the writing of, America the Beautiful. The dwellings are open seven days a week, year round, except for Christmas Day and Thanksgiving

North Pole Home of Santa's Workshop

North Pole Home of Santa's Workshop opens for the season May 15, 2010. A Christmas Themed Family Amusement Park This enchanted family theme park has something for every member of the family. Meet Santa Claus and his elves. Ride the unique Christmas Tree Ride, swing through the sky on the Enterprise Space Shuttle, and enjoy a whimsical ride on our Antique Carousel. . There are more than two dozen family-friendly rides for your pleasure. Spend time feeding our goats and llamas, or watch the magic show. Browse the quaint village shops stocked with unique gifts, perfect for getting your holiday shopping done early.

Pikes Peak Highway - America's Mountain

The most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji, Pikes Peak forms a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs and the Garden of the Gods. At an altitude of 14,110 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks. Over a half million people reach the summit house every year by the Pikes Peak Highway. The 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway, paved part of the way, is open year round, weather permitting.

 

Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Pikes Peak Plus Pass offer ends October 31, 2009. For 114 years, the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway (the world's highest cog railroad, the highest Colorado railroad AND highest train in the United States) has taken passengers to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak. Just 77 miles from downtown Denver and 6 miles from downtown Colorado Springs, this classic Colorado train trip is open year-round.

 

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is a one-of-a-kind place for your family and friends to make memories that will last a lifetime! There are unique fun and new adventures waiting for you with more than 360 acres and 21 rides, shows and attractions for you to explore. Experience the awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Gorge from the world's highest Suspension Bridge that hangs 1,053 feet high and spans a quarter mile across the canyon! And there are more eye-popping thrills with the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram and more head-spinning chills with the steepest Incline Railway on the planet.

The Western Museum of Mining & Industry

Explore Colorado's rich and colorful mining past. Find out what's happening in mining today at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. The museum's 27-acre site includes four exhibit buildings, outdoor displays and a picnic area. This is a wonderful place to learn to pan for gold and to see how turn-of-the-century miners timbered, drilled, blasted, mucked and moved ore from the mine to the stamp mill, where ore was crushed and processed. If this is not enough, see the actual operation of its multi-ton steam engines, drills, hoists, locomotives, and other carefully restored mining machines.

 

 

 

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