Kevin's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pikes Peak is a 14,115 ft mountain with stunning views. A toll road takes you to the top (closed in winter). Built in 1915, this winding road is the perfect scenic drive, offering views of lakes, mountains, wildlife and the surrounding area. The Cog Railway, after completing an expansive restoration project, the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is back on track to usher in a whole new era of adventure on Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain. A renovated depot, new and rebuilt trains and miles of new tracks are poised to take Colorado adventurers on an age-old journey that has delighted visitors to the Pikes Peak region for 130 years. Barr Trail will take you to the top as well, 26 miles round trip. Barr Camp (about 5 - 8 hours roundtrip) is halfway up and a good way to be on Pikes Peak mountain for a hike, it has picnic tables and clean restrooms. Best to start this hike early. Between 5:00am - 7:00am if hiking to the top.
139 habitants recommandent
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak HwyPikes Peak is a 14,115 ft mountain with stunning views. A toll road takes you to the top (closed in winter). Built in 1915, this winding road is the perfect scenic drive, offering views of lakes, mountains, wildlife and the surrounding area. The Cog Railway, after completing an expansive restoration project, the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is back on track to usher in a whole new era of adventure on Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain. A renovated depot, new and rebuilt trains and miles of new tracks are poised to take Colorado adventurers on an age-old journey that has delighted visitors to the Pikes Peak region for 130 years. Barr Trail will take you to the top as well, 26 miles round trip. Barr Camp (about 5 - 8 hours roundtrip) is halfway up and a good way to be on Pikes Peak mountain for a hike, it has picnic tables and clean restrooms. Best to start this hike early. Between 5:00am - 7:00am if hiking to the top.
Closed to visitors and non DOD personnel due to COVID. An incredible military academy to visit. Beautiful grounds, a B-52 Bomber on display, a great visitor center and the iconic chapel which is the most visited man- made tourist attraction in Colorado. Great hiking trails. Eagle peak is my favorite, park at the visitor center and jump on the All Trails App to get guided to the trailhead.
166 habitants recommandent
United States Air Force Academy
Closed to visitors and non DOD personnel due to COVID. An incredible military academy to visit. Beautiful grounds, a B-52 Bomber on display, a great visitor center and the iconic chapel which is the most visited man- made tourist attraction in Colorado. Great hiking trails. Eagle peak is my favorite, park at the visitor center and jump on the All Trails App to get guided to the trailhead.
The towering red rock formations of the Garden of the Gods Park come alive when you visit the free Visitor and Nature Center and explore the geology, plants, animals and people of this amazing 1334-acre regional park
A National Natural Landmark. It offers towering sandstone formations, a wonderful view of Pikes Peak, paved and unpaved hiking paths, the historic Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, a living history museum, placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1971, and many other amenities.
Some activities and features include guided nature walks, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, road biking and technical rock climbing.
1172 habitants recommandent
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThe towering red rock formations of the Garden of the Gods Park come alive when you visit the free Visitor and Nature Center and explore the geology, plants, animals and people of this amazing 1334-acre regional park
A National Natural Landmark. It offers towering sandstone formations, a wonderful view of Pikes Peak, paved and unpaved hiking paths, the historic Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, a living history museum, placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1971, and many other amenities.
Some activities and features include guided nature walks, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, road biking and technical rock climbing.
The Nation’s best new attraction.
The Museum is dedicated to capturing and sharing the history of Team USA in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the hopes and dreams of future generations.
The Museum boasts 12 galleries and lots of great artifacts and interactive exhibits, making it one of the best new things to do in Colorado.
150 habitants recommandent
Musée Olympique et Paralympique des États-Unis
200 S Sierra Madre StThe Nation’s best new attraction.
The Museum is dedicated to capturing and sharing the history of Team USA in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the hopes and dreams of future generations.
The Museum boasts 12 galleries and lots of great artifacts and interactive exhibits, making it one of the best new things to do in Colorado.
Food scene
Fine Dining with a casual Colorado mountain flair. Rooftop patio dining in summer. 1/2 mile from the cabin, Sunday brunch with various themed Eggs Benedict offerings and a great rustic atmosphere.
30 habitants recommandent
Mucky Duck Restaurant & Catering
10530 Ute Pass AveFine Dining with a casual Colorado mountain flair. Rooftop patio dining in summer. 1/2 mile from the cabin, Sunday brunch with various themed Eggs Benedict offerings and a great rustic atmosphere.
1/2 mike from cabin. A local breakfast and lunch tradition for over 60 years. A must for Biscuits & Gravy aficionados or try the Signature Cinnamon Roll French Toast. In the summer the backyard creek side dining opens up on Sat & Sun with a Cowboy Breakfast Buffet and live local entertainment.
Go early to avoid the waiting lines or put your name on the waiting list and walk around the lake. 7:00am - 2:30pm.
79 habitants recommandent
The Pantry
6980 Lake St1/2 mike from cabin. A local breakfast and lunch tradition for over 60 years. A must for Biscuits & Gravy aficionados or try the Signature Cinnamon Roll French Toast. In the summer the backyard creek side dining opens up on Sat & Sun with a Cowboy Breakfast Buffet and live local entertainment.
Go early to avoid the waiting lines or put your name on the waiting list and walk around the lake. 7:00am - 2:30pm.
It’s at the foot of Pikes Peak, has creekside dining shaded by wispy willow trees.
Be sure to visit the complimentary wine tasting room of only Colorado wines on your way to your table, retail wine sales also. Colorado Buffalo Burger along with other grill items or for Entrees there is Baked Buffalo Lasagna among others. The kitchen takes time preparing your meals so be ready to converse.
86 habitants recommandent
The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24It’s at the foot of Pikes Peak, has creekside dining shaded by wispy willow trees.
Be sure to visit the complimentary wine tasting room of only Colorado wines on your way to your table, retail wine sales also. Colorado Buffalo Burger along with other grill items or for Entrees there is Baked Buffalo Lasagna among others. The kitchen takes time preparing your meals so be ready to converse.
In Woodland Park. I enjoy tapas, small plates meant to be shared. Steaks and seafood as well. The menu is enjoyable to peruse and i like the atmosphere. This place is small so reservations recommended or there is outdoor seating.
46 habitants recommandent
Carmen
609 W Midland AveIn Woodland Park. I enjoy tapas, small plates meant to be shared. Steaks and seafood as well. The menu is enjoyable to peruse and i like the atmosphere. This place is small so reservations recommended or there is outdoor seating.
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon Road