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35 Family-Friendly Colorado Springs Activities Everyone Will Enjoy

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35 Family-Friendly Colorado Springs Activities Everyone Will Enjoy

Introduction - Colorado Springs offers an array of enjoyable indoor and outdoor activities. If you're visiting with kids, check this list of...

 

Look around the Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Activity 1 - One of the great outdoor family activities near Colorado Springs is going to Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Located just 15 minutes...

 

Have a fun day out at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Activity 2 - Located in Pikes Peak, Cave of the Winds Mountain Park houses a vast cave complex. When visiting, you and your...

 

Hike at the Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Activity 3 - Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a 1,474-acre park located to the west of Colorado Springs. As the name suggests...

 
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Ride on the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

Activity 4 - Cripple Creek is a small town in Colorado located an hour from Colorado Springs. One of the most family-friendly things...

 
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Relive the days of the Wild West at the Ghost Town Museum

Activity 5 - The Ghost Town Museum is a fun attraction for all ages. This attraction features model villages that you can walk...

 

Admire Garden of the Gods Park

Activity 6 - One of the most iconic landmarks near Colorado Springs is Garden of the Gods Park. Located just 15 minutes from...

 
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Look at figurines at the Michael Garman Museum & Gallery

Activity 7 - The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery is one of the most quirky Colorado Springs attractions for kids. This museum houses...

 
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See exotic animals at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Activity 8 - The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is home to an array of creatures. Animals to see include hippos, giraffes, elephants, and penguins...

 

Explore the Pikes Peak region

Activity 9 - Pikes Peak is an area of the Rocky Mountains found on the outskirts of Colorado Springs. It is one of...

 

Horse Ride in Garden of the Gods with Academy Riding Stables

Activity 10 - Academy Riding Stables allows you and your family to go horseback riding through the Garden of the Gods. You can...

 

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