Areas of Interest
The Historic Beckwith Ranch
The newly renovated ranch gives visitors a taste of the 19th century ranch community of the Westcliffe area. * http://www.beckwithranch.org/
Wolf Sanctuary
Mission Wolf is a wolf sanctuary outside of Westcliffe. It is a non profit which encourages visits in order to promote educational understanding of wolves, sustainability, and the environment. * http://www.missionwolf.org/
Park and Bridge, Route Railroad
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the world's highest suspension bridge. It is just outside of Canon City and is above the Arkansas River. The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park provide opportunity for exploration, rides, and attractions. * http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/ * The Royal Gorge Route Railroad provides a scenic train ride through the Royal Gorge, next to the Arkansas River. The route goes under the Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge. In addition to open car and dinner cars, a murder mystery option is sometimes available. * https://royalgorgeroute.com/
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
The Great Sand Dunes are the tallest dunes in North America and provide opportunities for hiking, camping, exploring, and sledding. * http://www.nps.gov/grsa/index.htm
Hand-built Castle
Bishops Castle is a one man project. Jim Bishop has been building and adding on to what has become known as Bishop's Castle. It is a must see! * http://www.bishopcastle.org/
Antiques
Florence is a quaint town outside of Canon City and is known locally for its many antique shops. * http://florencecolorado.org/
Abbey and Winery
The historical Abbey is located in Canon City and is a beautiful place to visit. It is also a renowned winery .* http://www.theabbeycc.com/ * http://abbeywinery.com/
Colorado Prison Museum
Canon City is home to the historical Colorado Territory Prison. Visit the Colorado Prison Museum to learn more! * http://www.prisonmuseum.org/
Shopping, Dining, Incline
Manitou Springs is just outside of Colorado Springs and is a quaint town. It has many shopping, dining, art, and sight seeing options, including the Incline. * http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/ * http://www.visitcos.com/Manitou-Springs
Rock Formations, Hiking, Sight Seeing
The Garden of the Gods is a natural landmark in Colorado Springs. The red rock formations are a perfect place for hiking, rock climbing, biking, and sight seeing. * Address: 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 * Phone: (719) 634-6666 * Info: http://www.gardenofgods.com/
Guided Cave Tours
The Cave of the Winds is a 500+ year old underground cave system just outside of Colorado Springs. It is a not to miss natural attraction of Colorado. * Address: 100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 * Phone: (719) 685-5444 * Info:http://caveofthewinds.com/
Chapel
The Air force Academy is located in Colorado Springs and is one of the most selective colleges in the US. It is also home to a breathtaking chapel which is open to visitors. * http://www.visitcos.com/us-air-force-academy-colorado
Museum, Exhibits
The ProRodeo Hall of fame is located in Colorado Springs and is a great place to visit for rodeo fans! * http://www.prorodeohalloffame.com/
Antiques, Shopping, Art
Old Colorado City is a historic town located outside of Colorado Springs. It is a quaint town for shopping, dining, and exploring a part of Colorado's history. * http://www.visitcos.com/old-colorado-city
USA Olympic Team
The USA Olympic Team lives and trains at the Olympic Training Facility in Colorado Springs. Tours are available to the public. * http://www.visitcos.com/us-olympic-training-center-colorado-springs
