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1. Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. America the Beautiful Park Fantasy Playground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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4. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. May Natural History Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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7. Ghost Town Museum

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8. Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Memorial Park

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13. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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15. Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. American Numismatic Association

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18. New Santa Fe Regional Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Broadmoor Seven Falls

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20. Academy Riding Stable

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21. The North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop

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22. Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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23. Manitou Springs Penny Arcade

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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24. Manitou Cliff Dwellings

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What family-friendly activities are available in Colorado Springs?
  • A: Colorado Springs offers plenty of activities for families, including exploring the vibrantly-colored canyon walls at Paint Mines Interpretive Park.
  • Q: Are there any fun attractions for kids in Colorado Springs?
  • A: Yes, kids will enjoy playing vintage pinball games at the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade, a fun and nostalgic experience.
  • Q: What outdoor activities are there for families in Colorado Springs?
  • A: Families can go horseback riding through the stunningly beautiful Garden of the Gods Park, one of the city's most famous outdoor spots.

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