Located on North 30th Street, Glen Eyrie is a castle built in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer who founded the city of Colorado Springs. Sitting on 800 acres, Glen Eyrie was built in the English Tudor style with over 20 rooms and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Today, you can take guided tours of the castle, which is also used for many events such as weddings, Tea at the Castle, and Christmas Madrigal Banquets.

The castle is also a conference center and retreat center: there are marriage retreats, men’s retreats, women’s retreats, and many more. If you are wondering what to see on a sunny day in Colorado Springs, the castle is set in an idyllic location where guests can admire delightful wildlife like bighorn sheep, deer, and wild turkeys. Keep reading for more unique Colorado Springs attractions.

3820 North 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO, Phone: 719-634-0808

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