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Michael Garman is a local artist who does unique sculptures of 1940's-era working class folks. His...
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Michael Garman is a local artist who does unique sculptures of 1940's-era working class folks. His lifelike subjects have the most amazing facial features and his work is truly one-of-a-kind. Of particular interest are his "diner scenes" which show all kinds of motley folks hanging out at the local food counter.
But, what you must check out while you are the gallery is the Magic Town int he back. for a small fee, you will enter a world unlike any that you have seen. It is a complete miniature 1940's cityscape with talking holograms and all kinds of surprises. Kids and adult will enjoy--I think it brings out the voyeur in all of us as we peek in windows to get a better look at what lies within.
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Pikes Peak Highway
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Athletic Facilities
Colorado Springs,
Colorado 80903
(719) 385-7325
Up you go, winding around and around. Just don't look down if you are afraid of heights! This...
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Up you go, winding around and around. Just don't look down if you are afraid of heights! This winding, part dirt, part paved road will take you from the base of Pike's Peak all the way up to its 14,000 summit. You won't see better views anywhere. Be prepared for a temperature drop when you arrive at the top. I was there in a snowstorm last July. The views from the top are jaw-dropping, and well worth the trip. Make sure you have enough gas in your tank, for their is no place to stop and fuel up along the route.
At the top is a gift shop complete with the prerequisite sweatshirts and tee shirts and a surprisingly good cafe. get a cup of hot chocolate for the walk outside. On the way down, prepare to stop and have your brakes checked by the crew there. They will do a quick check and tell you if your car is safe to make the rest of the trip down the mountain. (as an alternative to driving, you can also take the railway up--or HIKE)
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Cheyenne Canon Inn
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Hotels & Lodging
2030 W Cheyenne Blvd
Colorado Springs,
Colorado 80906
Loved staying at The Cheyenne Canon Inn this summer! We were in the Italian Villa room which had...
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Loved staying at The Cheyenne Canon Inn this summer! We were in the Italian Villa room which had a great view of Cheyenne Mountain. The antique tub and shower was also fun. We stay at a lot of B&B's and the breakfast at the inn was the best we ever had. It was a huge buffet with tons of choices. The innkeepers were also extremely helpful in recommending places to go for dinner and planning our sightseeing. One last thing, the inn is located at the entrance to 7 falls which was really beautiful. We even saw a bear nearby!
Pros: great service, creative food, housekeeping
Cons: , more parking
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This hotel was so AWESOME! They have the greatest staff working there. My kids loved the water...
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This hotel was so AWESOME! They have the greatest staff working there. My kids loved the water slide and the pool. Its a great place to be on vacation. Very close to lots of shopping, eating out at different restaurants, and going sight seeing to different attractions. The bed is very comfortable and the breakfast is great. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to visit Colorado Springs. My stay was very delightful. I loved it.
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Econo Lodge-New
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Hotels
430 Gdn of the Gods Rd
Colorado Springs,
Colorado 80907
(719) 532-1010
I stayed with Econolodge, Garden of the Gods. It was close to all of the things I wanted to do in...
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I stayed with Econolodge, Garden of the Gods. It was close to all of the things I wanted to do in the area. The room I had was a mini-suite with a small living room. It was great for when I had my daughter and her family over. The room had a microwave a fridge so I could bring leftover home from dinner. There was an indoor hot tub that was the perfect temperature. And best of all was the price. I was expecting a small room with a queen bed and was surprised my suite type room. I will definately stay here again and I recommend it to anyone who is planning on being in Solorado Springs for any reason
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This is a recreated, indoor ghost town that you kids will love and you might even enjoy yourself....
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This is a recreated, indoor ghost town that you kids will love and you might even enjoy yourself. At the very least, it's a great rainy day option when the kids are climbing the walls. There are recreated shops including a general store, jail, blacksmith, post office and saloon. Many of the exhibits are hands-on and touching is encouraged.
Yes, it's commercialism at its best (or worst) but let;s face it--the kids love that kind of thing, that's what makes it so popular. And if they can gain some historical insights while you are popping a quarter here and there for this or that, then so much the better!
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Garden of the Gods
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Campgrounds
3704 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs,
Colorado 80904
(719) 444-4600
The Garden of the Gods is a fascinating place. The red rock formations will truly amaze you. One...
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The Garden of the Gods is a fascinating place. The red rock formations will truly amaze you. One major thing to be noted is that there is no entrance fee for this place. There are pathways to walk or we can drive around. We decided to walk since we felt itโs the best way to enjoy. The kissing camel rock formation in this place is a must see.
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We stayed here and used their park and fly package. Was great as got to leave our car there for a...
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We stayed here and used their park and fly package. Was great as got to leave our car there for a week, free breakfast in the morning, and shuttle too and from the airport. Makes flying out early the way to go!
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I needed to get from the Springs to the Denver Airport and came across this service. The prices...
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I needed to get from the Springs to the Denver Airport and came across this service. The prices are great and the service is excellent. I will definitely recommend them to anyone and will be using them whenever I fly out of Denver.
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