Travel By Jac

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.

Art connoisseurs flock to the Hunter-Wolff Gallery. You'll see the finest works of art by American artists in abstract, expressionism, impressionism, and realism. Whether you're a first time art buyer or an avid collector ready to make your next art acquisition, there's something for everyone.

Kids mix science with fun at the Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival! The Hands-on Science Carnival offers row after row of activity stations, laboratory tours, and free workshops to participate in activities like making your very own mini catapult and flinging marshmallows at the Fruitcake Toss. Live performances and guest speakers are also in attendance at this festival of learning.

Check out the stars at Stargazers Theatre in Colorado Springs. The intimate theater seats 500 attendees, providing the perfect setting to sit back and enjoy live entertainment, film festivals, events, seminars and private parties. Indie folk band Paper Bird, the winner of "The Last Comic Standing" Josh Blue, and the 2011 Indy Music Awards are set to hit the stage.