Fun Things To Do
Things to do
Shining Mountain Golf Course - Woodland Park
Area Golf Course Searches:
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Fishing & Hunting:
Fishing:
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Fishing
Hunting:
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Hunting
Parks & Recreation
City of Colorado Springs Park & Rec
City of Woodland Park Park & Rec
Area Attractions & Activities:
Academy Riding Stables of Colorado is not affiliated with the US Air Force Academy. Private riding stable.
American Numismatic Association
Dedicated to the Collection and study of coins, paper money, tokens and medals.
Ballooning Society of Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs area balloon club schedules monthly member flights “In the land that inspired America the Beautiful”.
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway
The old west comes alive with blazing guns as outlaws shoot it out with good guys, several times a day, in this authentic 1880's Colorado mining town.
Cave of the Winds & Laser Canyon
Discovered in 1881, The Cave of the Winds is filled with spectacular limestone formation. Guided walking tours are offered year round. Special Lantern and Explorer tours are to the more adventurous. The laser canyon light show is projected on a 150 foot high canyon wall.
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is open year round and displays more than 500 animal in an unprecedented setting of Cheyenne Mountain. Special habitats are created to display many animals in their native environment.
Colorado Springs largest free event, scheduled every labor day weekend. Over 100 hot air balloons soar over the City.
Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale
Dedicated to song among children.
A preparatory school for young performing arts
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Experience the rich culture of the Southwest housed in an award winning, pueblo-style art deco facility. Constructed in 1936, a proud part of local
history.
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra is the premier orchestra
of the Colorado Springs region, serving the community with
excellent musicians.
Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum
Local and regional history is displayed in the Old El Paso
County courthouse
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
Young musicians are given the opportunity to learn important
values through music.
Located just an hour west of Colorado Springs along some of
the most scenic vistas, the Town of Cripple Creek was the site for the 1891 gold strike. The town hosts limited stakes gaming. The streets are still lined with historic buildings and visitors can experience the true flavor of the area at the Cripple Creek District Museum, tour an underground gold mine and ride the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge railroad.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Just 45 minutes west of Colorado Springs, and south of the
town of Florissant is the areas only National Park. Petrified
sequoia stumps and fossils over millions of years old.
Western entertainment and real chuck wagon dinners great
guests in a real working cattle ranch.
Kissing camels, Sleeping Indian, Balanced Rock are spectacular sandstone formations that are the centerpiece of this 1300 acre, city-owned park. Kept in it’s natural state for hiking, biking, picnicking and horseback riding. You can’t visit Colorado Springs without visiting “The Garden of the Gods”.
General William Jackson Palmer’s 1905 mansion nestled in the craggy rocks just north of the Garden of the Gods.
An old western town re-assembled from old building dating back into the gold rush days. This museum brings history to life. Completely stocked stores and shops.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum
A carefully preserved Anasazi Cliff Dwelling. Explore more than 40 rooms and two indoor museums featuring Native American artifacts.
Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Modern Swiss made cog rail cars take you from the bottom of the mountain in Manitou Springs through timberline and Alpine Tundra to the summit of Pikes Peak.
The most prolific display of giant spiders, beetles, insects, beautiful butterflies and more. The huge beetle sculpture announces the entrance to this must see museum.
This 14,000 square feet mansion built in 1895 has two-feet thick stone walls, a 200 ton sandstone fireplace and over 150 years of history.
Travel over 1,000 feet down into the ground. Enjoy a tour to the heart of a turn of the century gold mine.
Every day is Christmas at the foot of Pikes Peak. Rides, shows, shopping for holiday gifts and meet Santa and his elves.
Old Colorado City Historical Society
Learn about the history of one of the oldest towns in Colorado.
Zebulon Pike named this mountain that overlooks the City of Colorado Springs. Ride a rail car, drive, hike or bike to the summit.
A complete listing of attractions around the area.
Experience the ultimate ride with unlimited challenge. A 20 mile down hill adventure from the summit of the world’s most famous mountain - Pikes Peak.
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy
The Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the heritage and heroes of the American Western Sports. It traces the evolution of rodeo from the 1800's to today’s spectacular events.
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
A working 19th century farm located just outside of the Garden of the God’s park. Educational and historical demonstrations, activities and events.
The world’s highest suspension bridge soars 1.053 feet above the Arkansas River. Spanning one quarter mile, visitors may walk or drive across the bridge. One may see the bridge from above via the aerial tram, from below by the world’s steepest incline railway. Fun, food and entertainment.
The grandest mile of scenery winds through the towering rock formations to the foot of the falls. Seven separate falls cascade down 181 feet of sheer granite. You can ride the elevator or walk the 224 steps to the top of the falls.
The Colorado Sky Sox are the Colorado Rockies AAA affiliate farm team.
Visit where the Olympic athletes train. Guided tours, Hall of Fame, Olympic sports clothing and memorabilia.
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
The history of mining in the area is preserved for your viewing. Learn how gold and other minerals were taken.
World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame includes such distinguished skaters as Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Dick Button, Scott Hamilton, Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov, Midori Ito, Sonja Henie, and Katarina Witt.
Dining & Entertainment
Area Restaurants: 
Swiss Chalet, Woodland Park
Pepper Tree, Colorado Springs
Theater & Music:
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
Professional Sports:
Colorado Springs Sky Sox Baseball
Pet Services:
Woodland Park 
Woodland Park Animal Medical Center
Animal Clinic of Woodland Park
Colorado Springs
Sunrise Kennels
