Ah….Spring is in the air! The sun is shining, temperatures are rising, the birds are singing, flowers are beginning to bloom, yet there’s still crisp, white snow on the top of our 14,115 foot mountain, Pikes Peak. There’s no better combination! Our outdoor attractions and activities are open and ready for Spring Breakers. The road up to Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain is open for travel, and if you want to be sure to get to the top, book your reservation now on the Manitou Cog Railway. Garden of the Gods Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary with special events and a free lecture series. Enjoy Spring Break with the Burros and Pioneer Games at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. How about Spring Break Safaris at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? Each day the focus is on a different theme, and they provide up close experiences with animals and opportunities for kids to meet their animal staff. Go to www.Pikes-Peak.com for big money-saving coupons, a free downloadable map, a calendar of events, links to weather updates, and all the information you need to plan your trip to our region.
Approximate Drive Distances From Major Cities to Colorado Springs, ColoradoDallas, TX: 13 hours
Oklahoma City, OK: 11 hours
Kansas City, KS: 9 hours
Omaha, NE: 8 hours
Albuquerque, NM: 5 hours
Cheyenne, WY: 3 hours
Denver, CO: 1 hourWhen you’re here, be sure to experience our great outdoors at the Garden of the Gods, and Seven Falls. Wondrous underground exploration awaits you at the Cave of the Winds, or scramble through the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Let the flavor of the West come alive at the Flying W Ranch, Garden of the Gods Trading Post, Historic Manitou Springs, and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. The John May Museum is our region’s famous “Bug Museum and Campground” and the Miramont Castle Museum and the Pikes Peak Heritage Center at Cripple Creek showcases our rich history and culture. Canon City, only 45 minutes away from Colorado Springs, is home to the world-famous Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. These are just a few great ways to make a break for Spring in Pikes Peak Country.Go online now to www.Pikes-Peak.com or call us toll-free at 1-800-525-2250 for more information or for help planning your March, 2009 Spring Break getaway, or your summer vacation!