Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012 - (Page 59)
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Western Museum of Mining and Industry
wmmi.org | info@wmmi.org | 800-752-6558
225 North Gate Rd . Colorado Springs, 80921, I-25 Exit 156A GPS Coordinates: 39 .029444,-104 .792679
• America’s living mining heritage. • Working steam engines & restored mining machines. • Hands-on exhibits & family-fun learning. • Gold panning, mining town life, minerals and more. • Meet & greet our burros, Oro & Nugget. • 27-acre nature park, wetlands & picnic area.
PLUS PASS
Fun and educational hands-on mu
seum exhibits
Time: 1-2.5 Hrs Map Number: 74 Section: E-1
Northeast
PLACES to STAY............................ Pricing: $=$30-$79 $$ =$80-$129 $$$=$130+
Hotels/Motels
r Academy Hotel Colorado Springs, theacademyhotel.com .................. 800-766-8524 8110 N. Academy Blvd, Full service, free hi-speed Internet, ind. pool, airport shuttle, pets. r America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, abvicoloradosprings.com, $-$$ ..........532-1010 430 W. Garden of the Gods Rd, New indoor pool/spa, deluxe family suites, meeting rooms. r Candlewood Suites Colorado Springs, candlewoodsuites.com, $$ ...... 888-CANDLEWOOD 590-1111, 6450 N. Academy Blvd, All suites, full kitchen, fitness center, meeting rooms. r Comfort Suites of Colorado Springs, stayincoloradosprings.com, $ ......888-515-3131 1055 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Wireless Internet, fridge, micro, indoor 88 ft. waterslide, free hot brkfst. r Drury Inn, druryhotels.com, $ ......................................................................598-2500 8155 N. Academy Blvd, Free hot breakfast, Internet access. r Fairfield Inn & Suites North Air Force Academy, marriott.com/cossm .......488-4644 15275 Struthers Rd, Sea salt pool, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, fitness ctr, business ctr, free breakfast. r Hampton Inn & Suites - Air Force Academy - I-25 North, hamptonafa.com ........598-6911 1307 Republic Dr, Free hot brkfst & WIFI, indoor saline lap pool, hot tub, fitness, balconies. r Hilton Garden Inn - North, coloradosprings.gardeninn.com, $$ .............800-STAY-HGI, 598-6866 1810 Briargate Pkwy, Luxury hotel near USAFA, indoor pool & hot tub, on-site restaurant. r Homewood Suites by Hilton, coloradosprings.homewoodsuites.com, $$.........800-225-5466 9130 Explorer Dr, Luxury all-suite hotel, free breakfast daily, free light dinner Mon-Thu. r Renaissance Colorado Springs ......................................................................213-0305, 265-8500 9494 Federal Dr, Opening soon, 300 rooms, 50,000 sq. ft. meeting space, spa facility. r Residence Inn by Marriott Central, marriott.com/COSSP .. 800-331-3131, 574-0370 3880 N. Academy Blvd, Studio & 2-br. suites, full kit, hot breakfast, pool, hot tub, pets allowed. r Residence Inn North - Air Force Academy, marriott.com/costw, $$ .........800-331-3131, 388-9300 9805 Federal Dr, A Marriott award-winning hotel near Briargate, USAFA & N. Co Springs. r Sundance Mountain Lodge, SundanceMountainLodge.com .......................481-6000 1865 Woodmoor Dr, Courtyard gazebo, view of front range, wedding/conf. ctr, pool, business ctr.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
r Falcon Meadow RV Campground, falconmeadowrvcampground.com.......495-2694 11150 Hwy 24, NE of CO Springs; large tent RV sites, propane, free WIFI, open all year.
PLACES to EAT & RELAX....Pricing: $=$1-$14 $$ =$15-$29 $$$=$30+
Casual/Family Atmosphere
r Carino’s Italian Grill, carinos.com.................................................................622-8041 3015 New Cntr Pnt, Food. Fire. Fun! Our mission: create an exceptional experience for every guest, every time. r Extreme Pizza, extremepizza.com, $-$$......................................................522-1515 7340 N. Academy Blvd, Pepperoni to vegetarian pizzas, subs, salads, cold beer; delivery, dine-in or pick-up. r Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, EatGarbanzo.com, $ ................................................573-1300 3779 Bloomington St, Fresh, healthy, authentic Mediterranean cuisine. r Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, EatGarbanzo.com, $....................................219-1600 1848 Briargate Pkwy, Fresh, healthy, authentic Mediterranean cuisine. r Golden Corral, goldencorral.com, $..............................................................591-9870 1970 Waynoka Rd, Great steaks, best buffet in town-let us do the cooking! r José Muldoon’s Food & Drink East - Powers Blvd, josemuldoons.com, $........574-5673 5710 S Carefree Cir, Santa Fe/Mexican/vegetarian favorites/famous margaritas & patio. r North End Diner, northenddiner.com, $ ........................................................442-1833 3005 N. Hancock, Welcome to your neighborhood diner; catering, delivery & private parties. r Omelette Parlor & O’Furry’s, co-spgs-omeletteparlor.com .........................633-7770 900 E. Fillmore St, Voted Best Breakfast past 16 yrs. by Gazette & Independent; sports bar. r Waffle House - Austin Bluffs, wafflehouse.com...........................................532-1708 4180 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Open 24 hrs, steaks, chicken, pork chops, kids’ menu & more .
International
r Briar-Mart International Market & Café, $ ................................. 232-7461, 528-6869 1843 Briargate Blvd, Imported meats & spices. Come in & enjoy a Gyro & then shop. r My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, eatmoregreek.com ......................................260-7300 7605 N. Academy, Partake in our passion for delicious Mediterranean dining. r P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, pfchangs.com ........................... 866-732-4264, 593-8580 1725 Briargate Pkwy, Modern Chinese cuisine, 50+ wine selections by glass, reservations accepted. Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill, SalsaBravaOnline.com, $........................955-6650 9420 Briar Village, Fresh flavors in traditional Mexican dishes with a twist; catering, gluten-free menu.
Bed & Breakfast Inns
r Black Forest B&B Lodge & Cabins, blackforestBB.com .... 800-809-9901, 495-4208 11170 Black Forest Rd, AAA 3-Diamond, 20 acres, upscale suites, business amenities, family retreats.
Microbrewery/Pub/Nightlife
r Colorado Mountain Brewery, CMBREW.com, $ ............................................434-5750 I-25 & Interquest Pkwy, exit 153, one-of-a-kind Colorado Cuisine, handcrafted beers, beer tours.
Area code is 719 unless otherwise indicated.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
Contents
What's New?
Get on the Radar
Regional Map/Index
Regional Itineraries
Live it Up!
Attractions Grid
SOUTHWEST
USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Pikes Peak Region Climate
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Historic Hotels
SOUTHEAST & DOWNTOWN
Are You Inclined?
Events with Altitude
Off the Beaten Path
Helen Hunt Jackson
NORTHWEST
High Altitude Tips
NORTHEAST
55 Attractions in 5 Days
NEARBY COMMUNITIES
Over the River
Distinctive Destinations
Services
Money-Saving Coupons
Listing & Advertiser Directory
Money-Saving Coupons
Drive Time Chart
Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide 2012
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