Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 37) Pikes-Peak.com WHAT'S NEW Plan Your Colorado Getaway Today! Let the beautiful mountains, luscious scenery, fresh air and healing climate of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region take you away from the noise of everyday life and into a world of nature’s tranquil sounds. Witness the splendor of ith so many different family travel destinations, why do millions of people choose to visit our region each year? Well, there are at least 50 reasons why, 50 major area attractions that is! Because we are a destination that is still affordable and accessible, families often extend their stay in order to fully enjoy as many sights and activities as possible. We offer a 14,110-foot mountain that invites you to reach its summit so you can witness the stunning view that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to pen the words to a poem that later became one of our nation’s most beloved songs, “America the Beautiful.” The red rocks of Garden of the Gods that beautifully frame Pikes Peak and tower above the landscape like giants display the awesome power of plate tectonics and erosion. Paved and unpaved hiking paths allow up-close access to these magnificent formations that will leave you breathless and fill you with wonder and amazement. The adjacent Rock Ledge Ranch, a living history museum, demonstrates how pioneers survived and thrived in this region. Over 100 years ago, this region was known as “Little London”, a resort destination that attracted visitors from Great Britain and all over the world. W The crisp, clean air and mineral waters have brought comfort and relaxation to millions of people for over a century. Today, more than 6 million people visitor our region annually. The roots of our western history and culture can be experienced through many hands-on activities that are designed to mimic the customs and behaviors of the gold miners and earliest founders of this great region. Pan for gold, watch American Indian dancers in full ceremonial dress, and eat a delicious chuckwagon dinner at an authentic working ranch. When not delivering presents to good girls and boys, Santa calls Colorado Springs home at the North Pole, where he keeps Christmas alive May 1 through Christmas Eve. Your kids will also enjoy exploring a cave full of geologic wonders, riding a horse through Garden of the Gods or climbing hundreds of stairs next to a stunning waterfall. The spirit of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak area is something that cannot be fully captured or expressed through writing or photography. To appreciate the region’s rich beauty and universal appeal, you must truly experience the area for yourself. It is certain that each visit to this region is unique, with every moment here as unforgettable as the one before. what Mother Nature created millions of years ago which we are able to still enjoy today. Millions of people flock to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region every year to find themselves, reconnect with their families, discover fresh ideas for work, or simply play in what residents of this area call “the vacation destination in our own back yard.” What's New in the Pikes Peak Region? Pikes Peak Plus Pass Pikes Peak Country Attractions members have come together to create a sophisticated, yet easy way for people to visit the Pikes Peak region. Pikes Peak Plus Pass is an easier and more affordable way for people to buy their attractions and activities tickets. The pass allows you to purchase attractions and activities tickets online at discounted prices. This system serves as your one-stop-shop pass to as many attractions and activities as you would like. No more waiting in lines to buy attractions and activities tickets, or printing coupons that you have to clip and save. With just a few clicks of the mouse, you’ll have all your activities and attractions tickets purchased and plans made for you and your whole family. More than ever, you are looking for convenience and cost savings when making your travel arrangements or planning activities to do with your kids and family. The Pikes Peak Plus Pass makes travel and planning a vacation in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region easier and more affordable than ever! Watch for all the details about the Pikes Peak Plus Pass on www.Pikes-Peak.com ! New HD film of the Garden of the Gods – You’ve Never Seen the Garden Look Like This! “How Did Those Red Rocks Get There?” is a brand-new movie at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center which dramatically captures the formation of the Garden of the Gods Park as it has never been seen before. The movie features state-of-the-art technology in one of the first theaters in the United States to utilize BluRay High Definition technology for playback and projection. A massive 23 ft. screen vividly displays the historic, geographic and geological story of the Garden of the Gods Park. The Center’s theater presentation combines High Definition technology, theatrical lighting, and a surround sound audio system to dynamically present the story of the Garden of the Gods. In eight days of principal photography, Garden of the Gods was captured with a series of helicopter aerial views, time-lapsed sequences and footage of seldom explored, remote locations. Utilizing the Sony “CineAlta” – a top-of-the-line High Definition 1080P Camera – to capture all imagery, the footage was then edited and mastered to stunning 1080P High Definition to ensure the highest resolution of the images. Continued on Page 67 http://www.Pikes-Peak.com http://www.Pikes-Peak.com http://www.Pikes-Peak.com
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