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1. Garden of the Gods Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Garden of the Gods Park
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2. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
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3. Rocky Mountain Food Tours

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Rocky Mountain Food Tours
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4. Glen Eyrie Castle

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5. Pikes Peak

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Pikes Peak
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6. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
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7. Penrose Heritage Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Penrose Heritage Museum
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8. Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Red Rock Canyon Open Space
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9. United States Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy
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10. Phantom Canyon Brewing Co

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Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
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11. Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

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Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
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12. Western Museum of Mining & Industry

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Western Museum of Mining & Industry
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13. National Museum of World War II Aviation

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National Museum of World War II Aviation
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14. Olympic Training Center

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Olympic Training Center
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15. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
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16. ProRodeo Hall of Fame

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ProRodeo Hall of Fame
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17. ANA Money Museum

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18. Peterson Air & Space Museum

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19. Pikes Peak Alpine School

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Pikes Peak Alpine School
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20. Urban Egg

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21. Front Range Climbing Company

Front Range Climbing Company
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Famous for its spectacular red rock and mountain scenery, Colorado Springs is a fun weekend destination for families and couples. Best things to do in Colorado Springs, include the Garden of the Gods Park, Glen Eyrie Castle and Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Visitors can enjoy free attractions, great parks, ski resorts and great restaurants on their trip to Colorado Springs.

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