I just recently returned from a trip to Colorado Springs, CO. When I first started planning the trip, I thought, “how exciting, I’m going to CO.” Then as I started planning my trip, I started wondering, “what is there to do in Colorado Spring?” Of course, there is the natural beauty of the area, i.e., mountains!
Well, my buyer’s remorse about going to Colorado Springs was unfounded. There a lot to do and more to see. Colorado Springs is not Denver and the town is not really worth exploring, but the area is.
So, where did we go …
- You can not visit without going to the Garden of the Gods. If the weather permits, definitely hike!
- Then there is there is the Royal Gorge scenic train ride in Canon City … opt for the lunch in the vista dome.
- Manitou Springs is a cute small town at the base of Pikes Peak. It’s mostly shops, many interesting one, but worth the stop.
- Needless to say, you have to take the cog railway to Pikes Peak, regardless of whether you are a hiker or not. You should at least take the railway either up or down … there are only a couple of cog railways left.
Unless you are a hiker or skier, you don’t need to spend a lot of time in Colorado Springs.
So, where did all the hippies go … I think they are in Colorado Springs.
