Events & Activities to Enhance Any Visit to The BROADMOOR
The BROADMOOR is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful and historic places on Earth. The Pikes Peak region abounds with dozens of attractions that are open year-round and appeal to sightseers, nature, sports and adventure-minded travelers of every age. The attractions provide for the perfect family vacation, and for those who arrive by air, The BROADMOOR can assist in arranging transportation for sightseeing with numerous local companies. All driving times are approximate and in parenthesis.
Here is just a brief glimpse at the world of friendly attractions available in the Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs area:
The Broadmoor’s Seven Falls – Known as “The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado” Walk along a box canyon through amazing rock formations. An express elevator tunnels into the mountainside and goes 130 feet up to the Eagle’s Nest Platform. A 224-step stairway beside the falls leads to panoramic overlooks of Colorado Springs and eastern Colorado. Opening August 2015. (5 minutes) (719) 632-0765
The Broadmoor’s Pikes Peak Cog Railway – Travel on the World’s Highest cog train, ascending Pikes Peak, 14,115 feet, in all seasons. See the magnificent panoramas that inspired the song “America the Beautiful.” Cog Railway round-trip is 3 hours, 10 minutes. (25 minutes) (719) 685-5401
The Broadmoor’s World Arena and Ice Hall – Presenting special events, concerts and shows in the 8,500 seat World Arena. Recognized facilities for USA figure skating, USA ice hockey, and USA short-track speed skating and home to the Colorado College hockey team. Public skating is offered at the Ice Hall. (7 minutes) (719) 477-2150
Cave of the Winds – Spelunk at the oldest attraction in the Pikes Peak region, where visitors can choose from three tours through subterranean chambers to get different perspectives on Colorado’s geological wonders. (30 minutes) (719) 685-5444
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Explore America’s “highest” zoo, at 6,800 feet on 50 acres, with more than 950 diverse and exotic creatures, with breathtaking views of the city from the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun monument above the zoo (weather permitting). (5 minutes) (719) 633-9925
Garden of the Gods – Sightsee at this 1,300-acre park, a Registered National Natural Landmark, of towering red sandstone rock formations is set at the foot of Pikes Peak. Walking and horse trails, picnic facilities and a visitor’s center make this a great family experience. (25 minutes) (719) 634-6666
Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings and Museum – Opened in 1907, the museum includes some of the finest architecture of the Cliff Dwelling Anasazi Indians. The outdoor preserve demonstrates the Anasazi’s fine stonework with a dwelling of over 40 rooms that can be explored on a self-guided tour. (30 minutes) (800) 354-9971
Manitou Springs – Tour a historic Victorian town nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak offering boutique shopping, mineral springs, casual or fine dining and art galleries. Manitou Springs is home of The Broadmoor’s Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and the Cliff Dwellings Museum. (30 minutes) (800) 642-2567 (800) 642-2567 Miramont Castle – Constructed in 1895 as a private home for Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a French-born Catholic priest. The castle features nine styles of architecture ranging from English Tudor to Byzantine, all crafted from locally quarried greenstone and yellow pine framing. Today Miramont is a museum dedicated to preserving the Victorian heritage of Manitou Springs. (25 minutes) (719) 685-1011
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine – Discovered by Mollie Kathleen Gortner in 1891, it was shortly proclaimed “The World’s Greatest Gold Camp.” Visitors can descend the country’s only 1,000-foot vertical mine shaft and gold mine tour. (1 hour 15 minutes) (719) 689-2466
Old Colorado City – Visit blocks of diverse shops featuring handcrafted and imported items, boutiques, antiques, toys and a magic emporium along with restaurants serving everything from family fare to fine dining. (20 minutes) (719) 633-6767
Pikes Peak: America’s Mountain – Reaching 14,115 feet, scenic Pikes Peak is accessible by car or by taking The Broadmoor’s Pikes Peak Cog Railway (weather permitting). It is home of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, the second oldest car race in America, and the Pikes Peak Marathon. Katharine Lee Bates penned “America the Beautiful” in 1893 after visiting the summit. (40 minutes) (719) 385-7325
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy – Located adjacent to the national headquarters of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, this is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to the sport of rodeo. (25 minutes) (719) 528-4764
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park – See the world’s highest suspension bridge, 956 feet above the Arkansas River. There are also several attractions available at the park. (1 hour 15 minutes) (888) 333-5597
U.S. Olympic Headquarters and Training Center – Tour the year-round facility for Olympic training of summer and winter athletes with specific training facilities and equipment for 17 major sports including fencing, gymnastics, judo, modern pentathlon, shooting, swimming, taekwondo, weightlifting and wrestling. (20 minutes) (719) 866-4618
US Figure Skating World Hall of Fame and Museum – View a collection of world figure skating memorabilia, films, books and history of inductees. Located at the United States Figure Skating Association national headquarters, which is adjacent to The BROADMOOR. (2 minutes) (719) 635-5200
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun – Located above the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the shrine is accessible by a scenic drive. Offers striking vistas of the surrounding Colorado Springs area, and is weather permitting. (7 minutes) (719) 578-5367
Information, directions, reservations or travel arrangements to any of these attractions may be made through The BROADMOOR Concierge.
Attraction Time Allowance
Travel Time Estimated Vacation Time Attraction Season One-Way Minimum Maximum Air Force Academy Visitors Center Year-Round 40 minutes 45 minutes Optional The Broadmoor’s Pikes Peak Cog Railway Year-Round 30 minutes 4 hours 4 hours The Broadmoor’s Seven Falls Year-Round 5 minutes 45 minutes 3 hours The Broadmoor’s World Arena and Ice Hall Year-Round 5 minutes Optional Optional Cave of the Winds Year-Round 30 minutes 1.5 hours 6 hours Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Year-Round 5 minutes 2 hours 5 hours Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Year-Round 15 minutes 1 hour 3 hours 1 hour Cripple Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad May - October 45 minutes Optional 15 minutes Garden of the Gods Trading Post Year-Round 25 minutes 1 hour Optional Garden of the Gods Visitor Center Year-Round 25 minutes 1 hour 4 hour Ghost Town Museum Year-Round 15 minutes 45 minutes 3 hours Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum Year-Round 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours May Natural History Museum May - September 20 minutes 1 hour 2 hours
Miramont Castle Year-Round 25 minutes 30 minutes Optional 1 hour Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine April - October 1 hour 8 hours 15 minutes North Pole: Santa's Workshop May – December 40 minutes 2 hours Optional
Pikes Peak: America's Mountain Year-Round 40 minutes 1.5 hours Optional
Pikes Peak International Raceway June-Sept. 40 minutes 4 hours 8 hours 1 hour + Pikes Peak Summit House & Glen Cove Year-Round depending on 2 hours Optional driving factors ProRodeo Hall of Fame Year-Round 25 minutes 1 hour Optional 1 hour Royal Gorge Bridge Year-Round 2 hours Optional 15 minutes 1 hour Royal Gorge Route Year-Round 2 hours Optional 15 minutes Western Museum of Mining & Industry Year-Round 35 minutes 1 hour 2.5 hours