Monthly Archives: October 2015

Why You Should Visit the Appalachians

Why You Should Visit the Appalachians
American history lives within the undulating mountains, the blue hills, and the verdant valleys of the Appalachians. From the rolling greens of northern Alabama and Georgia to the melodic landscapes of Tennessee and Kentucky all the way to the historically charged New England territories in Pennsylvania and New York, the Appalachian region covers a thick…
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Created for leisure in 1969, but with a history predating civilization only discovered in the early 19th century, is your group’s next exciting stop at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Florissant, Colorado (about a mile from Colorado Springs). Within this park, you will see fossils, rocks, hills, and valleys…
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Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine

Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Welcome to another great Cripple Creek destination, the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine. This attraction is considered America’s favorite gold mine and is also the world’s only 1,000-foot vertical shaft gold mine tour. Within this mining cave, your group will experience the Old West exactly as it was for hard rock gold…
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Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad Cripple Creek offers your group a lot of activities as you’ve seen, and this next stop is no exception, featuring a two-in-one journey that overlaps in purpose and educational, historical, and cultural information. The Cripple Creek District Museum was built in 1953 in order to preserve the history of the city.…
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Cripple Creek

[caption id="attachment_11367" align="alignright" width="425"] Cripple Creek Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Cripple Creek Cripple Creek is reputedly the world’s greatest gold camp, established as a historical district granting visitors a look into the past and an adventure in the present. The rich and colorful history comes alive with the several various museums and tours while the surrounding…
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US Air Force Academy

US Air Force Academy [caption id="attachment_31901" align="alignright" width="425"] US Air Force Academy Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to one of the top tourist attractions in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Air Force Academy. Created in 1954, this complex serves as a military organization and university all in one with the purpose of training the country’s future airmen.…
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National Museum of WWII Aviation

National Museum of WWII Aviation Created in 2012, this state of the art research and information facility, the National Museum of WWII Aviation, provides visitors with a unique educational experience that promotes a deeper understanding of the historical importance of American aviation in WWII. It also discusses in depth the role in shaping the world…
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Art on the Streets

Art on the Streets Now in its 17th year, established first in 1999, Art on the Streets is an annual art festival that turns the streets of downtown Colorado Springs into a year-long outdoor sculpture gallery. This event helps celebrate the power of art in public places, this one specifically in the downtown Colorado Certified…
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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, nestled in the center of one of two popular downtown parks, your group will find the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Located within a restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, the elegant and historic structure is surrounded by green lawns, colorful flowers, and artistic…
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Space Foundation Discovery Center

Space Foundation Discovery Center Created in 1983, the Discovery Center within the Colorado Springs Space Foundation is the perfect place to lose yourself for a day amid immersive space facts, activities, and exhibits. The Space Foundation is the global, non-profit leader in space awareness activities, educational programs, and international events such as the world-famous Annual…
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