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What to do and see in Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO): The Best Free Things to do
A crossroads for historians, sportsmen, architects, artists and gourmands, Colorado Springs offers a delightful mix of Western charms. Sunny skies and crisp mountain air make it a perfect place for a golf outing, extreme sports or a picnic in one of the many, many well-maintained parks.
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1. St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Armyav8rwife
We went to Mass here while visiting Colorado Springs. Mass was beautiful and everyone was so welcoming! Beautiful cathedral!
2. Garden of the Gods
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17,122 reviews
Located at the base of Pikes Peak, this National Natural Landmark and popular park features stunning geological formations, rock climbing, nature trails and the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center.
Reviewed By BrooklynDodgers13 - Henderson, United States
This is a tourist attraction. It is a lovely natural Red rocked City Park with lots of hiking ???? trails, beautiful rock formations such as the Siamese Twins, Sentinel Spires, the Scotsman, Giant Footprints, Cathedral Spires and of course, Balanced Rock. There are many ways to explore the Park. There are Jeep ???? Tours, you can hike, climb rocks or take the 1909 Trolley ???? like we did. The driver told us a lot of interesting historical facts. The only problem was she didn’t stop for any photos so we had to take them on the go. The Gift Shop was large with lots of merchandise. I purchased Huckleberry tea!
3. Penrose Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 206 reviews
(Reservations Required) Penrose Heritage Museum showcases the history and heritage of the Pikes Peak region through the personal artifact collection of Colorado Springs’ philanthropists Spencer and Julie Penrose. The museum exhibits 30 carriages, western cultural artifacts, and 15 race cars that competed in the infamous Race to the Clouds, one of the oldest motorsport events in the U.S., second only to the Indianapolis 500. Whether you are interested in the Penrose legacy, regional history, transportation, or motor sports, Penrose Heritage Museum is a cultural institution you will not want to miss when visiting Colorado.
Reviewed By babybear55
This feels like two museums in one. There’s an extensive display of horse drawn buggy’s and early horseless buggies and then a fascinating history from the Pikes Peak hill climb including many of the old and newer cars. Excellent display!
4. Colorado Springs Public Library - East Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By patsplaces
Nice place and great views in the back of the library with a large park with grass and trees. I LIKE THIS PLACE. Great place for studying. They offer a variety of courses and events. The Facebook course I took was good and gave me a good understanding of how to use facebook.
5. John Venezia Community Park
6. Peterson Air & Space Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
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.
Reviewed By slikrokbel - Oceanside, United States
We arrived at the visitor center for directions to the museum and were told that it requires reservations at least 24 hours in advance! Fortunately, we were able to e-mail our information and reserve a tour the following day. We took a guided tour and our docent, Gus, was outstanding. After watching a short film, we toured the museum and then went outside for a tour of the aircraft on display. We got to go inside of the Lockheed Constellation ("Conny") and then moved into another museum building with more aircraft and all of the space displays. Gus really personalized the tour for our group and added many anecdotes and stories along the way keeping everyone engaged and even quizzing our 7-yr old aviation buff.
7. United States Air Force Academy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,957 reviews
Visitors can tour this modern sprawling campus that includes the Academy, Falcon Stadium, a chapel and Arnold Hall, a museum honoring Air Force personnel.
Reviewed By hikinguniversity - Colorado Springs, United States
The historic United States Air Force Academy has so many things to offer, it really does need to be at the top of "to visit" list. *Hiking / mountain biking *Historical driving tour *Planetarium *Amazing Cemetery *Historic buildings These pictures are of the Cadet Chapel and Arnold Hall at night. The red tips on the Chapel are from a bonfire below in the courtyard. This was a rare night where 500 drones were used to make different designs in the sky.
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9. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By Duchtel - Grand Rapids, United States
This was definitely a great find to learn about Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. There are several exhibits that cover quite a few topics ranging from diversity to history. The setting in this old courthouse is just gorgeous. It was set for demolition back in the 70s (I think) but fortunately saved. In the time of COVID they have a map to download onto your phone and also an online scavenger hunt to entertain kids.
