Area Attractions

     
Old Colorado City History Center – located in the heart of Old Colorado City
The Old Colorado City History Center is a free-admission museum dedicated to the unique frontier and gold rush history of the original Colorado City.  It is at 1 South 24th Street, Colorado Springs, right across from Bancroft Park, half block from the Shopping District. Open 11AM to 4PM, Tuesdays through Saturday. It also has a History Book Store, Research Library, and free lectures and activities year round.

Old Colorado City Carnegie Library – located in the heart of Old Colorado City ppld.org/AboutYourLibrary/HoursLocations/oldcoloradocity.asp

Library roots run deep on the Westside: the first library in Colorado City was established in 1895. In December 1904 – with a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie – the Colorado City Library opened its doors to the public. The Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph newspaper called it the “Pride of Colorado City.”

Garden of the Gods - located 2.3 miles from Old Colorado City gardenofgods.com
The Garden of the Gods Park, a Registered National Natural Landmark in Colorado Springs, is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the summer and 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the winter. The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Cave of The Winds - located 2.1 miles from Old Colorado City caveofthewinds.com
Bring Your Curiosity, Your Camera… And Prepare to Be Awed! Cave of the Winds literally makes your jaw drop in wonder and astonishment. It is geology and adventure rolled into one—a true, unique Geo|Venture.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center – located 2 miles from Old Colorado City csfineartscenter.org
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, a place to learn about, appreciate and practice the arts, is a catalyst for engaging experiences in education and the performing and visual arts that challenge and elevate the human spirit. 

Pikes Peak Performing Arts Center – located 2.2 miles from Old Colorado City pikespeakcenter.com
Since its opening in 1982, the Pikes Peak Center has achieved international acclaim for its design and acoustical qualities. Artists and critics alike have been lavish in their praise of the Center. The Center hosts 200 performances yearly. 

Cog Railway – located 4.2 miles from Old Colorado City cograilway.com
The Pikes Peak Cog Railway is 8.9 miles long. The round trip lasts 3 hours and 10 minutes. (See Rates/Reservations for departure dates and times). The first third of our trip is along Ruxton Creek in Englemann Canyon.

Olympic Training Center – located 4.2 miles from Old Colorado City usoc.org
The U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the headquarters for the U.S. Olympic Committee administration and the Olympic Training Center programs. 

Flying W Ranch – located 4.9 miles from Old Colorado City flyingw.com
The Flying W Ranch is an actual working mountain cattle ranch located in the foothills of Colorado Springs, Colorado. We have been specializing in authentic western food and western style entertainment since 1953. 

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – located 5.2 miles from Old Colorado City cmzoo.org
The Zoo is open 9am - 6pm Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and is open 9am - 5pm all other times of year. Last admission in the gate is always at 4 pm. 

Air Force Academy Visitor Center – located 17.9 miles from Old Colorado City http://www.usafa.af.mil/index.cfm?catname=AFA%20Homepage
Welcome to the U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center! The Barry Goldwater Air Force Academy Visitor Center serves as the gateway to the academy, providing information on its history and cadet life to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Pikes Peak – located 32 miles from Old Colorado City pikespeakcolorado.com
Welcome to Pikes Peak - America's Mountain Our Mission Statement is: To create an unforgettable "Peak" experience by developing and enhancing first-class interpretive programs, world-class facilities, and safe, environmentally sensitive access. 

Cripple Creek – located 41.8 miles from Old Colorado City cripplecreekgov.com
A great place to vacation - any time of the year. In the summer time, events abound providing activities for young and old. First class attractions, theater and museums provide avenues to revisit the 1890's gold rush days and don't forget the casinos.

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