Yee-haw! It's time for the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, a long-standing Colorado Springs tradition. The western celebration kicks off with a downtown parade and rounds up with the nation's finest cowboys and cowgirls competing in non-stop rodeo action from bull riding to barrel racing.
Harvest farm fresh gems at the Farm and Art Market. Take home organic meats, cheeses, eggs, fruits and support local farmers, ranchers and urban gardeners. Also, don't miss out on goods from artisans and crafters, and delicacies from gourmet food vendors. This hidden gem is ideal for food lovers with an appetite for top-of-the-line foods and freshness.
Discover unforgettable family adventure at the Cave of the Winds located in Manitou Springs, minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. See who's the bravest in the family on the Wind Walker Challenge, a maze of steel beams, swinging ropes and ladders hanging 600 feet above the canyon floor. Let your family seek thrills, pan for gemstones, eat good food and shop for memorable souvenirs at this attraction.
John Denver makes a comeback at the Colorado Music Hall of Fame located in Colorado Springs. Visit the purveyor of Colorado's music and entertainment history to discover the life stories of the state's nationally and internationally known performers. Especially, John Denver, the most famous recording artist ever to come out of Colorado and the hall's first inductee!