Colorado Springs
Aug 29, 2019 11:05:20 #
bob fleer
Loc: Annapolis, MD
will be visiting sister in Colorado Springs, CO end of September into October. Looking for photo ops.
Aug 29, 2019 11:07:52 #
jrcarpe
Loc: Jacksonville,AR
Garden of the Gods. Air Force Academy.. Pikes peak cog train. to name a few.
Aug 29, 2019 22:43:34 #
Go up into the mountains above Colorado Springs. Woodland Park and west. It shouldn't be too late in the year. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL high mountains scenics, Aspens, lakes etc. Just watch out for early winter weather, you could be stuck until spring.
Aug 30, 2019 02:08:16 #
bob fleer wrote:
will be visiting sister in Colorado Springs, CO end of September into October. Looking for photo ops.
Garden of the Gods, especially good for sunrise.
Aiken Canyon Preserve, good hikes through red rock formations.
Paint Mines Interpretive Park. You've never seen anything like this place.
Devils Head. A moderate drive out of town.
Manitou Springs and Cog Railway. Touristy town on the edge of Colorado Springs; the railway is a cool ride.
Cripple Creek. Old mining town converted into a gambling town. A bit of a drive, but if you have time take the southern route into town; it's a windy dirt road that is really scenic.
Royal Gorge Bridge (and Railway). A full day experience, but totally awesome. A cog train goes down to the river. The bridge has an awesome overlook. The Railway is a great scenic train ride including a trip on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
Aug 30, 2019 05:37:18 #
I just returned from there having visited my daughter and grandchildren. Unfortunately the Pikes Peak cog train is out of service until next year. You might take a drive up US24 through the mountains and check out Cripple Creek, an old mining town that has been turned into a tourist attraction.
Aug 30, 2019 07:17:25 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
bob fleer wrote:
will be visiting sister in Colorado Springs, CO end of September into October. Looking for photo ops.
tripadvisor.com
Aug 30, 2019 08:48:18 #
bob fleer wrote:
will be visiting sister in Colorado Springs, CO end of September into October. Looking for photo ops.
If you don't visit/tour The Broadmoor Hotel while there, you're missing the best of downtown CS.
Aug 30, 2019 09:11:37 #
jrcarpe wrote:
Garden of the Gods. Air Force Academy.. Pikes peak cog train. to name a few.
Unfortunately, the PP cog train is currently not operating (for renovation... I think) until next year. You can still drive up, however.
Aug 30, 2019 09:20:09 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
Late Sept. and early Oct. are in the heart of the Colorado fall color season which is spectacular. The areas with Aspen tree color change as the season progresses, highest altitudes first moving to lower altitudes as the season goes on. Google the subject for lots of into, including up to date reports and maps showing the peak locations by dates. There are places within easy drives of Colorado Sprints. It's a real treat.
Aug 30, 2019 09:24:20 #
The Air Force Academy Chapel is worth visiting, however, I believe they will be starting a renovation that will take three years. Not sure when it is starting, but Google it and you can find out.
I agree The Broadmoor is worth visiting.
I agree with all the other suggestions - enjoy our city.
I agree The Broadmoor is worth visiting.
I agree with all the other suggestions - enjoy our city.
Aug 30, 2019 09:57:15 #
Aug 30, 2019 11:09:55 #
Ditto on Garden of the Gods.
This is from the visitor center looking into the Garden area. Definitely go in and walk around.
Dave
This is from the visitor center looking into the Garden area. Definitely go in and walk around.
Dave
Aug 30, 2019 11:44:52 #
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Aug 30, 2019 13:14:00 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
I second the suggestion of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, which is 3/4 the way up on Cheyenne Mountain. It is a private zoo, and very, very well maintained. It is only about a mile away from the Broadmoor, and above it is the Will Rodgers shrine.
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