Colorado
Springs at Pikes Peak
There's still a place in Colorado where the past isn't
history: Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
From mines to ghost towns to historical landmarks, no
other Colorado destination comes remotely close to embracing
their history, and making it a part of their present,
as we do.
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American
Cowboy is a great place to start. Here you'll find the
Hall of Champions, which celebrates legendary rodeo riders,
stock contractors, clowns and the rides that helped make
them famous. Right next door is the national headquarters
of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Hungry for a little grub to go with your western adventure?
Then head over to the Flying W Ranch, a working mountain
cattle ranch specializing in western food and entertainment
since 1953.
 Also nearby is the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway, the
world's highest cog railway. Climbing more than 7,500
feet, far above timberline, the train takes you directly
to the top of beautiful Pikes Peak, 14,110 feet above
sea level.
Not far from Colorado Springs is the historical mining
town of Cripple Creek. Here you can tour the Mollie Kathleen
Gold Mine, which drops 1000 feet below the surface, or
chance your luck at any of the limited stakes casinos
located throughout the town.
Every summer we host the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, where
the world’s top rodeo contestants compete in bareback,
saddle bronc and bull riding, as well as tie down roping,
team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. And for
your little cowpokes, don't forget to visit the National
Little Britches Rodeo Association.
Rugged outdoor adventure. Exciting, one-of-a-kind attractions.
Accommodations, shopping and dining for every family,
every budget, every notion of the perfect vacation. A
dry, sunny climate all year round, with occasional snow
in the winter, makes every season a great season to visit.
So if it's an authentic Colorado experience you're looking
for, you've come to the right place.
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