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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.

Encounter Africa at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Meet South African elephant Kimba, weighing 10,000 pounds and standing over 9 feet tall, and see African lion cubs, Jamila and Zwena. See the zoo from above on a Sky Ride soaring above the zoo's 146 acres, teaming with 550 wild animals. Enjoy tons of exhibits and attractions including yummy food and fun souvenirs.

Hang with the best at the Sport Climbing Center of Colorado in Colorado Springs, the city's premier indoor and outdoor rock climbing destination. Whether you're looking for recreational fun or serious rock star training, you'll get all the rock climbing you need here. The friendly and knowledgeable staff of passionate climbers is happy to share their time and experience with you.

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is home to three important cultural institutions: an art museum, a theater company and an art school. Visitors can enjoy seeing permanent and traveling modern art collections, musical and non-musical original plays, and taking community-based art classes.