10 Sights & Landmarks in Colorado Springs That You Shouldn't Miss

Since 1953, the Flying W has offered a winning combination of picturesque natural surroundings, tasty cowboy trail fare, and unsurpassed western entertainment featuring the legendary Flying W Wranglers. Nestled in a stunning red rock enclave on a Rocky Mountain cattle ranch, the Old West comes alive through marvelous Navajo Rug Weavers and Silversmiths, Blacksmiths, ranch animals, and Old West endeavors. At suppertime, smoked meats, with all the trimmings, are served in a magnificent new facility, or weather permitting, under the Colorado stars. To top it all off, the world-renowned Flying W Wranglers, the second-oldest western band in the world, captivate hearts with three-part-harmonies of time-honored tunes of the open range, superb instrumentation, and heartwarming bunkhouse humor. The Flying W Ranch has delighted seven million people from around the world since 1953. It has now risen from the ashes of the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire.

The Museum preserves and portrays the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base. From our barnstormer beginnings in the Roaring Twenties, through the daring exploits of our World War II pilots and into the modern space era, our exhibits are sure to capture your attention. The museum is open to the public even though the museum is on an active Air Force installation. All that is required is for non-military ID card holders and groups to call us or submit a request on our web site a minimum of one day in advance of your visit (before noon MDT) to arrange for a pass and detailed instructions (https://petemuseum.org/visitor-information/). A State or federal issued Photo ID is required for all Non-DoD visitors over 18. Drivers will need to have proof of insurance and registration for their vehicles. Non-US Visitors: allow an additional day.

Visitors can tour this modern sprawling campus that includes the Academy, Falcon Stadium, a chapel and Arnold Hall, a museum honoring Air Force personnel.

Scenic mountain highway without guard rails.

The Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center is home to Olympic hopefuls in various sport disciplines. Take the guided walking tour and see the facilities in which athletes train as the aspire to be part of Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Games!

Nestled on 750 breathtaking acres with 95 rooms, Glen Eyrie's stunning beauty and rich heritage creates a place where guests can get away to rejuvenate and spend time in a safe setting. Glen Eyrie provides a unique guest experience which sets the stage for all to discover, explore, and be transformed. Guests can enjoy overnight stays, historical tours, Castle teas, enriching programs, retreats, group events or a conference. Come visit the home of General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of the city of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a ministry of The Navigators, and is built upon the unique intersection of natural, historical, and spiritual heritage.

Visit history in the valley of the Garden of the Gods! Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is a living history museum and farm, depicting life in the Pikes Peak region. We representing American Indians circa 1775, homesteading in the 1860's, farming, gardening, and boarding tuberculosis patients in the late 1880's, 19th Century Blacksmiths, and Edwardian privileged lifestyle up to 1909. The Ranch was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1979.