If you have visited the Pikes Peak region before, get ready to be WOWED by some new and exciting attractions. This is a wonderful time to plan a Colorado vacation, for we have more now than ever to offer! See the United States Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, the world's highest suspension bridge, Royal Gorge, and more...all of which is right here in Colorado Springs and the surrounding Pikes Peak region.
Families, kids, couples, seniors, outdoor thrill-seekers, road trippers,-this is where your Colorado adventure begins. Located 60 miles south of Denver, outdoor recreation and entertaining attractions and activities abound in the area surrounding Colorado Springs. Begin your exploration now!
Many of our attractions are now offering ONLINE TICKETING! Look for the ONLINE TICKETING link on the attraction's home page!
JUNE'S FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
Just south of Colorado Springs, you will find the 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! If you haven't been here in awhile, you won't believe the totally unique fun and new adventures we have waiting for you with more than 360 acres and 21 rides, shows and attractions for you to explore. Click HERE to read more!
PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY
The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway (the world's highest cog railroad, located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, the highest Colorado railroad AND highest train in the United States) has taken passengers to the 14,110 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 and has been operating for over 114 years. Click HERE for more information.
ROYAL GORGE ROUTE AND RAILWAY
Experience everything the Royal Gorge, in Canyon City, Colorado, has to offer with one ticket. See the Royal Gorge Bridge hanging over 1,000 feet above the train, the raging Arkansas River, wildlife and scenery only seen by train. Click HERE for more information.
CRIPPLE CREEK AND VICTOR NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD
A 45-minute drive from Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, a gold mining district, is an exciting journey into the past. The Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad is a scenic adventure into yesteryear.... backward in time to the lusty pioneer days of railroading during its greatest era. Click HERE for more information.
HIGHLIGHTS AND UPDATES
What's New In The Pikes Peak Region In 2008
Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region is a giant playground for kids and adults who want to experience Colorado at its best! We offer many kid-friendly activities, attractions, and family activities that have something for everyone in the family to enjoy! So whether you are a kid or just a kid at heart, we want you to come and play in our beautiful back yard which is at the foot of the majestic Pikes Peak! Click HERE for Easy Vacation For Kids Ideas in Colorado Springs, Canon City, Royal Gorge and Cripple Creek!
Looking to take the most memorable road trip ever? We have all the itinerairies and day trips all packaged and ready to go for you to plan your perfect Colorado Vacation! Just click here for more information.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS INFORMATION 
Manitou Springs, Colorado
www.manitousprings.org
Calendar of Events Information for Manitou Springs, Colorado, where local artists and mineral springs water await your arrival.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
www.experiencecoloradosprings.com
Calendar of Events Information for Colorado Springs, Colorado
Canon City, Colorado
www.canoncity.com
Calendar of Events Information for Canon City, Colorado, home of Royal Gorge!
Cripple Creek, Colorado
www.visitcripplecreek.com
Calendar of Events for Cripple Creek, Colorado, where limited-stakes gambling offers a modern day experience of the Old West Gold Rush days! Be sure to bring your lucky charms!
2008 Event Highlights
July 28 – August 3
U.S. Senior Open
DATES: July 28 - August 3, 2008
ATTENDANCE: More than 150,000 spectators are expected to attend the U.S. Senior Open throughout the week.
FIELD: 156 Professionals and Amateurs (over the age of 50)
FORMAT: 72 Hole stroke play; field will be cut to low 60 and ties plus anyone within 10 strokes of the leader following the completion of the second round.
LOCATION: The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. The Senior Open will be contested on the East Course designed by Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and will be the 6th USGA Championship staged at The Broadmoor. The first was the 1959 U.S. Amateur won by Jack Nicklaus. The last was the 1995 U.S. Women's Open, won by Annika Sorenstam.
SENIOR OPEN SITES: 2008 -Broadmoor East Course
August 7-10
Inaugural State Games of the West
The inaugural State Games of the West will be held July 24-27 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and will feature 31 sports. This event will be combined with Colorado's Rocky Mountain State Games and will serve as a qualifier for the 2009 State Games of America.
August
Rocky Mountain State Games
Visit Colorado and see the annual Rocky Mountain State Games.
The 2008 Rocky Mountain State Games will be combined with the
2008 State Games of the West, a new regional State Games event, with competition taking place July 24-27 in Colorado Springs. The 2008 SGW will feature 8,000 athletes from 13 Western States competing in one or more of the 31 sports offered.
August 23-25
Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado
This once in a lifetime event is sure to be a highlight for anyone visiting the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region this fall. Take an excursion from the political partying and come see Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, and over 50 area attractions that lure more than 6 million visitors to our area every year. A Colorado vacation in Colorado Springs, visiting Canon City, Manitou Springs and Cripple Creek, will be like nothing ever before!
PHOTO OF THE WEEK CONTEST
Resident Tiger at Cheyenne
Mountain Zoo
Photo Taken By Kathleen English, CTClick on photo to see it in a higher resolution!
Click HERE to see more PHOTOS of our area taken by VISITORS to our region!