The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is once again partnering with the Garden of the Gods Foundation to implement a free public shuttle in Garden of the Gods Park during the park’s most visited months. The optional shuttle will begin Saturday (May 25) and operate daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. […]
Attractions
Money Museum’s Free on 3rd Saturdays
If you haven’t visited one of Colorado Springs’ unique museums, the Money Museum of the National Numismatic Association, which offers FREE admission once a month. Doors of the museum, 818 N. Cascade Ave., open at 10 a.m. that day. Explore the world of money for FREE on the third Saturday of each month. See rare and […]
Visit the FAC Free on 3rd Fridays
Rainbow Falls Reopens
El Paso County Parks has reopened Rainbow Falls Historic Site for the season . However, Serpentine Road is closed to vehicles. Access to the County park with the Fountain Creek waterfall will be limited. Parking is available near the top of Serpentine Road via Highway 24. Park visitors will have to walk about a half […]
Need a B&B? Here’s a Guide
It;s almost leaff-peeping time. Plan your weekend getaway to the mountains soon. So, if you’re traveling, you need a place to stay. Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado (BBIC) invites you to order the association’s full-color State Guide which includes B&B member inns throughout Colorado, information on each property including photographs, direct contact information and […]
Nature Centers Cater to All Ages
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center offer a full slate of events and activities for all ages all year round, including lots of,children’s programs . To locate them, get their schedules and fees, visit www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com. El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center events and […]
Be Amazed by Bishop’s Castle
Bishop’s Castle may seem like any other roadside attraction, except for the fact that from inception to construction, the entire structure is a one-man project. In 1969, Jim Bishop originally envisioned the land as home to a small family cottage near Wetmore. Once complete, it took on a life of its own. Rock after rock […]
Company Coming? Entertain Them for FREE
Company coming? Here are some ways to entertain them for FREE during their visit: Garden of the Gods. A city park worthy of national recognition, its stunning red sandstone eruptions, spires and hogbacks make a scenic setting for a leisurely (or not) stroll. Check at the visitors’ center for advice on hikes, rock climbing, wildlife […]
Explore Local History at Museum
FAC Lets 4th Graders in for Free
In an effort to maximize learning opportunities and foster a lifelong love and appreciation for the arts with area youth, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) is proud to announce the Passport to the Arts program for fourth grade students and their families. This is one of many new offerings to […]