5 Things You Must Do in Colorado Springs

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Situated in the shadows of Pike’s Peak, one of the most famous American mountains, much of Colorado Springs’ tourism is brought to the area by its unique landscape. Here are a few things you shouldn’t leave Colorado Springs without seeing.

1. Visit the Garden of the Gods. Along with the conglomerate sandstone hogback formations for which the Garden of the Gods is famous, the park also features various walking, biking, hiking and horse riding trails.  For more information on the Garden of the Gods click on the link.

2. Tour the Cave of the Winds. Tours of this complex of caves located just west of Colorado Springs are given daily. During the tours, you can not only experience the beauty of the caves, but can also learn stories of their history.  For more information click on the Cave of the Winds link.

3. See the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Although these are not original structures created by the ancient Pueblo tribe, they are accurate representations of the homes of these native peoples.  For more information click on the Manitou Cave Dwellings link.

4. Climb to the top of Seven Falls. A series of 224 steps takes you from the base to the top of this series of seven waterfalls. Once there, you can admire the view from the top of the falls by crossing a foot bridge situated over the moving water.  For more information click on the Seven Falls link.

5. Ride the Manitou and Pike’s Peak Railway to the top of the famous mountain. In peak tourism months four to six trains each day carry visitors on a scenic journey to the top of Pike’s Peak.  For more information click on the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway link.