Medieval times were long before The Glen Eyrie Castle was built in Colorado Springs by its founding father in the 1800s. The famous city landmark and attraction boasts 67-rooms with 24 fireplaces with a primitive intercom system and chimneys designed to hold smoke until the wind blew the proper direction away from the valley. Today it is host to tours and Christian conferences and retreats.
A photographer's paradise is exposed at the Garden of the Gods public park in Colorado Springs. Soaring fins of clay-colored sandstone jet 300 feet in the air exploding all over the valley floor, spanning the backdrop of Pikes Peak. The park includes popular trails for hiking, walking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Lasso a legend at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, aka, the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the sport of rodeo. Saddle up to learn the history of great American rodeo cowboys and rope in exhibits like the Wrangler National Finals Gallery displays of western memorabilia and art.
Rev up your engines a the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, aka, Race in the Clouds. This festival features an automobile and motorcycle hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. Join 35,000 spectators at the annual event, watch high speed races and motorcycle jumpers, eat at the chili cook-off, drink ice cold beer, listen to live music and cheer along with the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders!