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May Natural History Museum
The World's Largest Private Insect Collection With over 7,000 species of beautiful butterflies, moths, bizarre beetles, giant spiders, deadly scorpions and more! Known as the “Bug Museum” to many children and families around the area, the May Natural History Museum is a fun place for bug enthusiasts, scientists and anybody wanting to explore the creepy and crawly! For over 80 years, May Museum Founder James May traveled the world finding over 100,000 fascinating specimens of bugs, insects and other things that crawl on the ground. Visit one of the world’s largest private collections of outstanding giant insects, related creatures and rare artifacts. With beetles so big they knocked people over in flight, you’re sure to find the coolest bugs here! 710 Rock Creek Canyon Road Colorado Springs, CO 80926 719.576.0450 Visit Website |
Garden of the Gods Ranked Best in the US Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado is owned by the City of Colorado Springs. Annually, visitors from all 50 states and more than 60 countries discover the beauty and history of the 1,367-acre Garden of the Gods Park, which has been designated as a National Natural Landmark. The Park is a unique biological melting pot where the grasslands of the Great Plains meet the pinon-juniper woodlands characteristic of the American Southwest, and merge with the mountain forest of the 14,115-foot Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. The 300 million years of geological history of the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs reveal one of the most extensive pictures of earth history found anywhere in the United States. It is a true geological wonder. 1805 N. 30th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719.634.6666 Visit Website |
Pikes Peak
America's Mountain Pikes Peak is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Colorado. The views from the summit inspired the words to America the Beautiful. Now that's high praise! With an altitude of 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak forms a maginificent visual backdrop for Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Fort Carson, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, Cripple Creek and many other regional cities and attractions. You owe it to yourself and your family to make Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs your vacation destination! Visit Website |
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Travel on the World's Highest cog train, ascending Pikes Peak in all seasons. Enjoy the invigorating grandeur! Climb to 14,115 feet and experience the magnificent panoramas that inspired the song America the Beautiful. 515 Ruxton Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Visit Website |
The Air Force Academy
The Barry Goldwater Air Force Academy Visitor Center serves as the gateway to the United States Air Force Academy for hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. The center provides information on Academy history, cadet life and campus attractions. 3130 Academy Drive U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840 Visit Website |
The Royal Gorge Bridge
No Colorado vacation would be complete without a visit to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Cañon City, Colorado. It's the perfect place to go on your family vacation or just a day trip getaway, so make sure this famous landmark is on your vacation to-do-list! This is the place to be where all members of your family will make a memory. From the high-adrenaline seeker to the pursuer of nature’s beauty to the innocence of a child’s wonderment. The 360° of pure Colorado surroundings will amaze the whole family. We’ll see you there! Co Road 3a, Canon City CO Visit Website |
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