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Great Escape
A
look at what to do in the major U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. --
December 18, 2006
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Founded in 1871, Colorado Springs is Colorado's
second-largest city. Colorado Springs has evolved from a quaint, Victorian spa
resort to a sophisticated city with charming "small town" ambiance.
With over 50 attractions, Colorado Springs (and the Pikes Peak region) are the
gateway to Southern Colorado's "Outdoor Adventure Play Land."
Located 80 miles south of Denver's International Airport and one and a half
hours east of world-class skiing, Colorado Springs is a vacation mecca,
drawing over 6 million visitors annually. If you can
swing your visit right now, you can visit Santa's Workshop, a Christmas theme
park in North Pole, Colorado, ten miles west of Colorado Springs. Median
income -- $45,081 Median house value -- $147,1000 For
more information visit www.experiencecoloradosprings.com
or call 1-877-PIKESPEAK. |
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| The Top 9 Attractions in
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| ARAMARK Pikes Peak Summit
House Glen Cove and Crystal Reservoir 719-473-0208
America's most famous mountain, Pikes
Peak is one of Colorado's treasures. As you climb Pikes Peak, you can
stop in at Crystal Reservoir. As you continue your climb, midway
through, you'll reach Glen Cove. Near the top is the Summit House. |
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| Cave of the Winds
719-685-5444
Nestled among the foothills of
Colorado's Rocky Mountains, this magnificent cavern system and scenic
canyon chronicle over 200 million years of geological history. |
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| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
719-633-9925
America's only mountain zoo has
more than 750 animals from around the world, including the opportunity
to hand-feed the largest giraffe herd of any zoo in the world! |
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| Chico Basin Ranch
719-683-7960
Chico Basin Ranch is an 87,00 acre
working cattle ranch offering educational, hands-on learning and
recreation. Guests participate in the daily activities and become
members of the "ranch family." |
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Pikes Peak Ghost Town Museum
719-634-0696
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The expansion of the railroads, and
the discovery of gold in the Pikes Peak Region, just to the west
of Colorado Springs during the late 1800's, put hundreds of
small towns on the Colorado landscape. Most of these
towns have vanished from existence leaving little or
nothing to their legacy. This period of time comes to life at
Ghost Town Museum.
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| Garden of the Gods Trading
Post 719-685-9045
Nestled in the southwest corner of the
Garden of the Gods Park lies the historic Garden of the Gods Trading
Post. Built in the 1920's to
resemble the homes of the Pueblo Indians, the Trading Post has
expanded 7 times to become Colorado's largest Trading Post. From
the vast collection of Southwest art in our gallery to the extensive
collection of tee shirts, souvenirs, and homemade fudge, you are sure
to find that perfect keepsake that will remind you of your visit to
Colorado. |
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| Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument 719-748-3253
This national park area preserves one
of the richest fossil deposits in the world. Massive petrified redwood
trees and detailed fossils of insects and leaves can be seen at the
visitor center and in two short, self-guided tours. |
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| Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Museum 800-354-9971
Located in the scenic foothills of
Pikes Peak, overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs, Manitou
Cliff Dwellings presents a unique look at the architecture of the
ancient Anasazi, these actual ruins date back c.1100-1300 A.D.! |
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| Miramont Castle 888-685-1011
Catholic priest Jean Baptiste Francolon,
born in Clermont, France in 1854, came to Manitou in 1892 in order to
restore his health. He began planning a castle to be built featuring
unique architectural combinations that evolved from his childhood
memories of living in different parts of the world. |
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