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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…

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…

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….

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 Pike National Forest provides your group with a treasure…

US Air Force Academy 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. The idea came from Airpower leaders, who were interested in creating…

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…

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…

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…

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…

May Natural History Museum Afraid of creepy crawlies? Well then prepare for an interesting couple of hours as you explore the world’s largest private insect collection at the May Natural History Museum. This museum had its beginnings as a classic roadside attraction, fueled and filled by local townsman James May over 80 years of traveling…

Seven Falls This next stop is a true treat, located on the most beautiful mile of scenery in Colorado. Seven Falls is a natural landmark that was discovered and developed further in 1858. This stop will show your group superb scenic falls, grandiose geological monuments, and even a hair-raising historic grave site! When you are…