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Legacy Attractions: The Manitou Cliff Dwellings

As one of the oldest attractions in the Pikes Peak region, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings has been a staple visit for generations of visitors.

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Top 5 Trains in Colorado

We love trains and Colorado is a great state to take unbelievable rides on routes that built the West. We hope this list of great scenic trains will help you create a memorable journey. Be sure to remember your phone. Your camera roll is going to get a workout!

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About Cripple Creek

Learn all about Cripple Creek before you make your next trip to the Pikes Peak Region. We have tips, event info and more for a great visit!

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Colorado Tarantula Migration

Hoards of tarantulas are descending on Southern Colorado? It’s not a nightmare -- it’s tradition. Well, migration.

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Pumpkin Patches in Colorado Springs

Best Pumpkin Patches in Colorado Springs

If you’ve never experienced a day at the pumpkin farm, we’ve picked (pun intended) a few of the best pumpkin patches in Colorado Springs to help you out!

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Labor Day Lift Off in Colorado Springs

Labor Day Lift Off in Colorado Springs is packed with music, food and activities for the whole family— you won’t want to miss it!

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Sunrise from Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak Sunrise Openings

There’s something truly magical about watching the first beams break the horizon as the whole of the Pikes Peak region rolls out before you.

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4th of July Fireworks in Colorado Springs and So Much More

We hope this list sets you up for a fabulous 4th of July, whether it’s spent barbequing, watching the fireworks, or all of the above!

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The U.S. Senior Open Returns to Colorado Springs

The 2025 U.S. Senior Open returns to Colorado Springs for the third time, hosting golfing's finest in one of the top courses in the U.S.

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A father and son feeding a donkey in Cripple Creek.

Father’s Day Activities in Colorado Springs

Father’s Day is here already and we know you cannot wait to celebrate the dads in your life with a fun day out.

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PK McPherson

Executive Director of Pikes Peak Region Attractions

Third-generation Colorado Springs native and mom, sharing the secrets that turn good trips into unforgettable adventures.

Peter Cole

Digital Ads Manager, Pikes Peak Region Attractions

Peter is always looking - looking for an answer to a question he doesn't know, looking for something new to learn or looking for the best place to try some new cuisine.

Ryan Kost

Visual Assets Manager at Pikes Peak Region Attractions

Local influencer, photographer, videographer and adventurer, Ryan has long been the face in front of Pikes Peak Region Attractions as well as the genius behind the camera.

Cole Powell

Creative Operations Manager, Pikes Peak Region Attractions

Fourth-generation Colorado Springs native, Cole loves to find quieter adventures and places to soak in that Colorado sunshine.

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