Travel can be expensive Here, from our sister site, Living on the Cheap, are some tips to cut costs. 1. Before you go, order a visitors guide from the state tourism board or convention and visitors bureau of the place you will be visiting. Often the guide will have money-saving coupons to local attractions, accommodations […]
Family fun
Famous Dave’s Cuts a Deal with Military Diners
Famous Dave’s barbecue restaurant (just north of Chapel Hills Mall) offes a 15 percent discount on the entire check for military folks with ID every Monday. It’s just their way of saying “thanks” to our men and women in uniform. The deal is good any time, but does exclude alcoholic beverages. So order up a pork […]
Air Force Academy Ranks High Among Attractions
The U.S. Air Force Academy just north of Colorado Springs is one of the Pikes Peak region’s top attractions. It’s particularly popular with summer visitors, and much of it is accessible when classes are not in session. And it’s FREE. The visitors’ center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except major holidays, and includes a […]
Check out Free Current Movies at Any Local Library
OK, you’ve seen “Sound of Music” 50 times … but you want to see it again. Or maybe something more current, like “Hunger Games.” You can borrow older movies for a week, newer ones for three days, from libraries and branches of the Pikes Peak Library District. They’re FREE with your library card. Cheaper than renting […]