Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 12) Itineraries VisitCOS.com and crawl, then you’ll definitely want to take a short drive south on Hwy 115 to the May Natural History Museum where you’ll see 7,000 of the world’s most beautiful and unusual invertebrates, including giant tropical insects from around the world. If you’re a camper, be sure to make reservations in advance and stay at their Golden Eagle Ranch and RV Park and Campground. of Colorado’s western past, Ghost Town Museum is a fun and historic look back at the kind of Old West town that used to dot this region during the late 1800s and early 1900s. "An authentic ghost town" selected by Mobil Travel Guide and Family Circle Magazine as one of America’s fifty-five special Caves, Caverns, Mines And Old Ghost Towns Attractions Time . . 7 Hrs Travel Time . . . . . . 1 Hrs Dining Time . . . . . 2 Hrs TOTAL HOURS . . 10 Hrs Museum of Mining and industry (1-2 HRS) (pg.57) Spend more time exploring Colorado’s rich and colorful mining past and future at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. You’ll even see the actual operation of reconstructed multi-ton steam engines, drills, locomotives and more. attractions.Western Western Climb To The Summit of Pikes Peak! Attractions Time . . 4 Hrs Travel Time . . . . . . 1 Hrs Relaxing Time . . . . 5 Hrs TOTAL HOURS . . 10 Hrs Cave of the Winds (2-3 HRS) (pg.21) First opened in 1880, Cave of the Winds is the oldest attraction in the Pikes Peak region. It offers a guided tour through 20 beautiful and colorfullylit cavern rooms. Take the Discovery Tour along well-lighted pathways and learn how caves are formed. See what happens after thousands of years of slowly dripping water deposits its magical treasure deep beneath the surface. Go on a Lantern Tour for a truly entertaining trip into the darkest interior regions of the cave. Carry a candle-lit lantern while guides share the history and folklore from the cave’s earliest years, beginning 125 years ago. Ghost Pikes Peak Highway (3 HRS) (pg.25) You and your family can enjoy the beauty of Pikes Peak in a variety of ways. Enjoy the 19 spectacular miles to the summit from the comfort of your own vehicle and travel the world’s highest toll road to reach the top of Pikes Peak. Once you’re at the summit of this 14,110-foot mountain, enjoy the Pikes Peak Summit House (1HR). Pikes Peak Cog Railway (4 HRS) (reservations required) (pg.25) "The Cog", as it’s known locally, is the highest railroad in the U.S. and has safely and comfortably transported passengers to the 14,110-foot summit for more than 100 years. Once on top, you can enjoy lunch, or at least a world famous high-altitude donut! Challenge Unlimited "Pikes Peak by Bike" (pg.21) Another option is to start your day early with a comfortable van ride to the summit of Pikes Peak, and then bike down the mountain, all coordinated by the professional biking company Challenge Unlimited. Challenge Unlimited offers unparalleled, specialized cycling tours and hiking adventures. Every biking trip gives the participants the opportunity to experience great physical, mental and cultural journeys. A Bridge Fit For Royalty, A View That Is Gorge-ous! Attractions Time . . 9 Hrs Travel Time . . . . . . 1 Hrs TOTAL HOURS . . 10 Hrs Royal Gorge Bridge and Park (3-5 HRS) (pg.63) Take a short, one-hour drive southwest of Colorado Springs where you will enjoy one of America’s most spectacular attractions, the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. You can walk, take the trolley or drive across the world’s highest suspension bridge, which spans the gorge 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River. Town Museum (1-2 HRS) (pg.23) Turn your watch back 100 years. As a true preservation Buckskin Joe frontier Town and Railway (4 HRS) (pg.62) Located near Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, enjoy lunch and an afternoon of fun at Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway. The entire family will enjoy this Old West theme park, alive with daily action and thrilling street shows that take you back to the Wild West. Then it’s time to head back to Colorado Springs, where you and your family can enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the many restaurants in downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City or Manitou Springs. Experience The American Cowboy Attractions and Dining Time . . . . . 9 Hrs Travel Time . . . . . . 1 Hrs TOTAL HOURS . . 10 Hrs ProRodeo Hall of fame and Museum of the American Cowboy (1 HRS) (pg.51) Here you’ll enjoy tributes to http://www.VisitCOS.com
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