Local Attractions
(other than motocross)
-in the Colorado Springs area-
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Home Page
Visit this site for pictures and information on most of the attractions listed below.
Pikes Peak
Beautiful from Colorado Springs. Beautiful from on top.
Elevation 14,110 ft. Inspiring views. Where Katherine Lee Bates wrote
America the Beautiful.
The Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb is one of America's oldest race events
held every year on the 4th of July. Motorcycles race this event also.
The building at the top serves the worlds best high altitude donuts.
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Cog railway to the top of Pikes Peak. Wildlife encounters likely. Vistas, panoramas will delight you. Dress warm even in the summer.
Pikes Peak Highway
Toll road to the top.
Many places to stop and view from.
Picnicking is encouraged.
Pikes Peak International Raceway
Auto (NASCAR, Indy League, etc.) Racing and Motorcycle (AMA Superbikes)
Racing!
One Mile "D" shaped oval "The Fastest Mile!"
Garden of the Gods
Huge red sandstone spires surrounded by perfectly shaped pine trees.
This magnificent setting with Pikes Peak as its backdrop is truly beautiful.
Picnic areas. Hiking & biking trails. Splendid new Visitor Center.
Cave of the Winds
Labyrinth of caves with stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and more
geologic wonders.
Daily tours, gift shops.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Anasazi ruins. Two museums.
Next door to the Cave of the Winds.
Royal Gorge
An incredible canyon cut by the Arkansas River! Highest
suspension bridge in the world. Cable car rides take you down to the river.
Located about 40 miles south of Colorado Springs and well worth the drive.
Those with Acrophobia need not apply.
Arkansas River Tours
Ride the rapids of the river that formed the Royal Gorge.
Multiple River Running companies run different sections of the Arkansas River.
Some run the canyon.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Excellent Zoo. Natural habitat features.
Only mountain Zoo in the U.S.
Seven Falls
These Seven Falls drop a total of 300 feet to the canyon floor.
Walkway to the top right next to the Falls. Good workout.
United Stated Air Force Academy
Where the cream of the crop get their wings.
World famous USAFA Chapel.
Santas Workshop North Pole
Theme Park. Lots of fun for the young ones.
Situated next to the toll gate to Pikes Peak.
Send mail from Santas Workshop and it will be post marked "North Pole".
The Colorado Mountains
Last but certainly not least.
Youre here. This is mountain country.
Do some mountain touring. Motorcycle, or car. Just do it.
Wonderful places await you.
Welcome to Colorado.