The Social Pooch

Shop the homespun flavor of the west at Old Colorado City Historic District in Colorado Springs. The three-block historic district offers tree-lined streets laced with old brick buildings offering 113 one of a kind shops, galleries and restaurants, including, Vintage Revival, Velez Gallery, and Pizzeria Rustica. Spend a day being a historical shopper.

Scott Hamilton, Katarina Witt, and Nancy Harrington spin stories at the World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame, the only museum in the world of its kind dedicated exclusively to the history of figure skating. You'll re-live notorious and magical moments in skating history through film and photographs and see the world of figure skating through the eyes of artists like Andy Warhol.

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.

Pick up tickets to Colorado Springs, Opera Theatre of the Rockies. From opening night to closing night, you're poised for a lovely night at the ballet. The mesmerizing resident dancers bring to life the magical stories of ballet classics, including performances like An Evening with Mozart, Carmen and The Wizard of Oz. Come experience a night of mixed emotions, story ballet, exquisite ensemble dances and entertainment.