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Colorado Springs Pikes Peak, aka, America's Mountain, is the most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji. Over a half a million people reach the summit peak, most by the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to enjoy the stunning panoramic views. A stone's throw away is the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods and many other famous attractions.

All aboard on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the world's highest cog railway train takes passengers to the 14,000-foot summit of Pikes Peak, in Colorado Springs. You'll travel on the 8.9-mile, three-hour train trip across breathtaking vistas of the Great Plains, Sanger de Cristo and the Collegiate Range.

Mine your own business at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry located in Colorado Springs. Discover nearly 4,000 artifacts as you travel across the 27-acre museum with exhibits like The Facet of Coal about the past, present and future of coal mining in the West. While you're there be sure to check out the theater and head to the gift shop to purchase exhibit-related merchandise.

Rejuvenate your romance at Colorado Springs Mateos Day Spa consistently voted the "Best Salon and Day Spa" by Gazette, the city's daily newspaper. Indulge in the "Mateos Retreat" treatment and experience a Swedish massage an aroma steam treatment and spa lunch! Remember your experience with a basket of spa goodies from the spa's Bath, Body and Home Fragrance Shop.