Colorado Springs Travel Guide

Colorado Springs is often overshadowed by its neighbor to the north, Denver. While the capital city is bursting with attractions and events, the charming mountain town of Colorado Springs holds its own in offering a true taste of Colorado.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center The downtown area is small, but it features several notable attractions. The Colorado Springs Fine Art Center has an impressive collection of Native American and Western pieces. Nearby is the McAllister House Museum, which houses the city's rich past. The highlight of the district is the Pikes Peak Center which offers plays, concerts and musicals, and is home to the Colorado Springs Dance Theatre and the Colorado Springs Symphony. Dine at Howard's Backyard Pit Bar-B-Q.

Memorial Park Stroll through Fabulous 4th at Memorial Park, which contains the Sertich Ice Center. Admire the architecture at First Christian Church, then grab a bite at MacKenzie's Chop House or Jose Muldoon's.

Cheynne Mountain Zoo To the south of the city is the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the nearby Seven Falls which plunge 180 feet. The exhibits at John May Museum Center focus on space and science. Adventures Out West is an outdoor activity center close by. Have dinner at the Penrose Room.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings Western Colorado Springs offers the area's greatest concentration of attractions. Visit the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Garden of the Gods and Miramont Castle, a mansion of immense proportions. Explore the historic Manitou Cliff Dwellings, then dine at Peppertree.

Pikes Peak Stop at the Cave of the Winds, then go to Pikes Peak. Whether you plan to ride the Pike's Peak Cog Railway or drive up the peak, plan to spend a few hours at the summit absorbing the beauty and peaceful environment. Dine at Bon Ton's Cafe or Jake & Telly's.

See Colorado Springs on a bike, in comfort on an air conditioned bus or in the back of a jeep, the choice is yours.

Bus Tours Gray Line: Colorado Springs ( +1 719 633 1181/ http://www.grayline.com ) Ramblin Express ( +1 719 590 8687/ http://www.ramblinexpress.com ) Pikes Peak Tours ( +1 800 345 8197 )

Bike Tours Pikes Peak Mountain Bike Tours ( +1 888 593 3062/ http://www.biketours.com/ ) Dream Cycle Tours ( +1 719 473 3110 ) Bicycle Experience ( +1 719 473 1015 ) Challenge Unlimited ( +1 719 633 6399/ http://bikithikit.com/ )

Jeep Tours High Altitude Jeep Adventures ( +1 877 674 5337 )2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 602