Tame the waters like a pro when you join the Adventure Company on a white-water rafting trip on the Colorado River. Beginners and experts can choose from more than 25 trips on four rivers like the 2-5 day "wilderness style" raft trip that includes comfortable camping and gourmet outdoor food. It's the ultimate water recreation experience.
Catch a home run and plenty of sports action at the Sky Sox Stadium, home to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, minor-league baseball team. The Triple-A baseball franchise plays in the Pacific Coast League and is the affiliate of the Major League Colorado Rockies. Come join 8,500 fans and Sox the Fox mascot to cheer the team on!
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.
Hikers, challenge your endurance on the Manitou Incline, at Manitou Springs, minutes outside Colorado Springs. The most popular Springs recreation trail can be seen from all over town and is known as the "scar" because it cuts down the face of the Rocky Mountain. The one-mile trial jets up 2,000 feet in the air and is made up of 2,800 railway ties. Whew!
Swimming in Colorado Springs can a be a cold proposition, so turn in your wetsuit for a swimsuit and head over to Manitou Springs Aquatics & Fitness Center for a lap or two. The Olympic-size pool is perfect for adults and kids and includes a hot tub, waterslide and weightroom. American Red Cross lifeguards are on duty at all times!
Mountain Lions rule the Lion's Den at the University of Colorado Springs, home to UCCS women's and men's varsity basketball and volleyball. In addition to varsity sports, UCCS offers club sports from dance to cheerleading to racquetball and more. Support collegiate sports and catch a raising star!
Put your hiking boots on, grab your backpack and head over to Palmer Park in Colorado Springs for some outdoor recreation. The park was given as a gift to the city from General Palmer, the city's founding father. Located in the middle of the city, the 740-acre park offers hikers and bikers access to numerous trails, fantastic views and tons of rock formations.
Roll around all night long at Peak Bowl in Colorado Springs, the 20 lane bowling alley offers hours of recreational fun for friends and families. Check out Monday night's Business Man League or Saturday nights Color Pin. Visit the pro shop to purchase a shiny new bowling ball, and check out the Pikes Peak Grill and Tavern to relax from rolling around.
There's something brewing at Phantom Canyon Brewing Co., located in the historic Cheyenne Building in downtown Colorado Springs. Spend a night out with friends tasting the brewmaster's finest ales that impress even the most discriminating beer connoisseurs and play billiards in the upstairs Billiard Hall awarded "Best Place to Shoot Pool".
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.
Olympians are made at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs! The sports and fitness center is the headquarters for the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Olympic Training Programs. Athletes and athletic teams preparing for the Olympics live at the OTC's for a period of time, or visit to for training camps, coaching or physical fitness tests.