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Drinks & Nightlife

A MUST-SEE for any tourist! One of the oldest establishments in Colorado Springs, and arguably one of the Most Beautiful! Lovely grounds, Gorgeous Buildings, Multiple Restaurants ~ all arranged around a Geese-filled Lake with Majestic Mountains as your backdrop for this breathtaking scene ~ don't miss it!
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The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
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A MUST-SEE for any tourist! One of the oldest establishments in Colorado Springs, and arguably one of the Most Beautiful! Lovely grounds, Gorgeous Buildings, Multiple Restaurants ~ all arranged around a Geese-filled Lake with Majestic Mountains as your backdrop for this breathtaking scene ~ don't miss it!
A lovely way to spend the DAY ~~Plenty of Shopping & Restaurants on Tejon St in Downtown Colorado Springs ~ check out Terra Verde & Sonterra Grille... For the Club Hopping Bar Scene, this is the place to go on Friday & Saturday nights. Traffic is blocked off so the street is flooded with anyone in search of Drinks, Music & Dancing!
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Downtown
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A lovely way to spend the DAY ~~Plenty of Shopping & Restaurants on Tejon St in Downtown Colorado Springs ~ check out Terra Verde & Sonterra Grille... For the Club Hopping Bar Scene, this is the place to go on Friday & Saturday nights. Traffic is blocked off so the street is flooded with anyone in search of Drinks, Music & Dancing!
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Trinity Brewing
1466 Garden of the Gods Rd
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Red Leg Brewing Company
2323 Garden of the Gods Road
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Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak Ave
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Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
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Parks & Nature

The sight from the top of Pike's Peak is incredible! Snow virtually year-round! You must book ahead to take the cog train to the top (only available in warmer months)
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Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Avenue
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The sight from the top of Pike's Peak is incredible! Snow virtually year-round! You must book ahead to take the cog train to the top (only available in warmer months)
Beautiful hiking trails meander through the woods... the waterfall is the main attraction! (not a strenuous hike)
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road
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Beautiful hiking trails meander through the woods... the waterfall is the main attraction! (not a strenuous hike)
Another lovely hiking area with multiple trails and beautiful views.
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Nationales Naturschutzgebiet des Red Rock Canyon
1000 Scenic Loop Drive
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Another lovely hiking area with multiple trails and beautiful views.
Breathtaking rock formations make this a one of a kind experience! Fun & Free for the whole family. Only 5 minutes from your accommodations
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
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Breathtaking rock formations make this a one of a kind experience! Fun & Free for the whole family. Only 5 minutes from your accommodations
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff Rd
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Hiking trails set against the majestic backdrop of the Rockies
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
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Hiking trails set against the majestic backdrop of the Rockies
The view from the top of Pike’s Peak will take your breath away!! (Literally and figuratively) Well worth the trip!! You can drive yourself or take the train. There’s a new Visitors Center to check out too!! (Yes, there will be donuts!!)
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Pikes Peak Summit House
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The view from the top of Pike’s Peak will take your breath away!! (Literally and figuratively) Well worth the trip!! You can drive yourself or take the train. There’s a new Visitors Center to check out too!! (Yes, there will be donuts!!)
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Austin Bluffs Open Space
1401 Recreation Way
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Pulpit Rock Park
1005 Garlock Ln
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Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak Ave
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Acacia Park
115 E Platte Ave
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Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine Rd
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Sightseeing

Quaint area of old downtown Colorado Springs. Lots of shops & restaurants
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Old Colorado City
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Quaint area of old downtown Colorado Springs. Lots of shops & restaurants
Fantastic Views of the deep canyon are awe-inspiring! River Rafting & Ziplining also available here
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Royal Gorge Brücke und Park
4218 Co Rd 3A
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Fantastic Views of the deep canyon are awe-inspiring! River Rafting & Ziplining also available here
This enchanting zoo will occupy young & old for hours. Best known for the giraffes that are face-level, there's plenty more to see!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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This enchanting zoo will occupy young & old for hours. Best known for the giraffes that are face-level, there's plenty more to see!
Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Bucking ~ fun fun fun!
Pike's Peak Or Bust Rodeo
1045 W Rio Grande St
Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Bronco Bucking ~ fun fun fun!
The Air Force Academy is about 10 minutes from here. This is the perfect place to stay if you're visiting loved ones at the Academy, taking in a game, graduation, or the Thunderbirds show!
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United States Air Force Academy
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The Air Force Academy is about 10 minutes from here. This is the perfect place to stay if you're visiting loved ones at the Academy, taking in a game, graduation, or the Thunderbirds show!
Lots to do in Denver! An easy, one hour drive from here - perfect trip to take in restaurants or shopping for the day.
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Denver
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Lots to do in Denver! An easy, one hour drive from here - perfect trip to take in restaurants or shopping for the day.
Fun little mountain town ~ shopping, eating, sightseeing
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Woodland Park
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Fun little mountain town ~ shopping, eating, sightseeing
Check out the Pantry (restaurant) in Green Mountain Falls for an awesome, down-home breakfast. Then take a walk around the lake and soak up the peaceful surroundings!
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Green Mountain Falls
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Check out the Pantry (restaurant) in Green Mountain Falls for an awesome, down-home breakfast. Then take a walk around the lake and soak up the peaceful surroundings!
Check out this cool old Mining Town!
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Cripple Creek
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Check out this cool old Mining Town!
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United States Air Force Academy
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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon St
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic Plaza
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Entertainment & Activities

Manitou Springs is a quirky "hippie town" with lots of fun shops & restaurants. And best of all, the Penny Arcade which features vintage arcade games & rides ~ such as SkeeBall, PacMan & lots more! Kids & Adults alike can spend hours here!
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Manitou Springs
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Manitou Springs is a quirky "hippie town" with lots of fun shops & restaurants. And best of all, the Penny Arcade which features vintage arcade games & rides ~ such as SkeeBall, PacMan & lots more! Kids & Adults alike can spend hours here!
This is the best venue I've ever had the privilege of enjoying a concert! The Spectacular View serves as an AMAZING backdrop for any concert. This is truly a magical experience!
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway
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This is the best venue I've ever had the privilege of enjoying a concert! The Spectacular View serves as an AMAZING backdrop for any concert. This is truly a magical experience!
Painting Classes made easy. Usually wine & snacks served. Perfect way to spend a couple hours, relaxing & producing something creative at the same time! Just around the corner from the house!
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Painting with a Twist
115 N Tejon St
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Painting Classes made easy. Usually wine & snacks served. Perfect way to spend a couple hours, relaxing & producing something creative at the same time! Just around the corner from the house!
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Cinemark Carefree Circle And IMAX
3305 Cinema Point
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Beautiful Public Golf Course close by
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Patty Jewett Municipal Golf Course
900 E Espanola St
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Beautiful Public Golf Course close by
$25 for 2 hours of sheer relaxation in mineral water steamed in cedar barrels. Quintessential Colorado Chill!!
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SunWater Spa
514 El Paso Blvd
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$25 for 2 hours of sheer relaxation in mineral water steamed in cedar barrels. Quintessential Colorado Chill!!
I love this zoo!!! The giraffes are wonderful, as well as all the other critters you'll find there!!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
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I love this zoo!!! The giraffes are wonderful, as well as all the other critters you'll find there!!
Bring your quarters!!
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Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave
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Bring your quarters!!
Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center
4425 Arrowswest Dr
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Overdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum Loop
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Shopping

Great Outlet Mall about 40 minutes away ~ just north on I25 toward Denver
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Express Factory Outlet
5050 Factory Shops Blvd
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Great Outlet Mall about 40 minutes away ~ just north on I25 toward Denver
Dillard's, Macy's and tons more! About 10 minutes away
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Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate Blvd
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Dillard's, Macy's and tons more! About 10 minutes away
The Shops at Briargate is a beautiful, recently built walking mall featuring great stores ~ Banana Republic, J Crew, Anthropologie, etc. and Restaurants ~ P.F. Chang's, Maggianos, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread Company & others!
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Briargate
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The Shops at Briargate is a beautiful, recently built walking mall featuring great stores ~ Banana Republic, J Crew, Anthropologie, etc. and Restaurants ~ P.F. Chang's, Maggianos, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread Company & others!
We just acquired a Nordstrom Rack! Yay! Your One-Stop Shopping for Discounted High End Apparel! About 10 minutes from the house (right next to a Best Buy, Old Navy, DSW Shoes Store, Wholefoods & Chapel Hills Mall & Movie Theater)
Nordstrom Rack Chapel Hills East
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We just acquired a Nordstrom Rack! Yay! Your One-Stop Shopping for Discounted High End Apparel! About 10 minutes from the house (right next to a Best Buy, Old Navy, DSW Shoes Store, Wholefoods & Chapel Hills Mall & Movie Theater)
Colorado Springs Flea Market
5225 E Platte Ave
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Terra Verde Boutique
208 N Tejon St
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EllyBLUE
2605 W Colorado Ave
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Bass Pro Shops
13012 Bass Pro Dr
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REI
1376 E Woodmen Rd
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Food Scene

Wonderful Italian Restaurant in Old Colorado city. Delicious Food. Great Environment. Reasonably Priced.
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Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado Ave
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Wonderful Italian Restaurant in Old Colorado city. Delicious Food. Great Environment. Reasonably Priced.
Salsa Brava ~ delicious flavors that aren't the typical "let's hide in a cheese sauce" fare
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Rocky Mountain Restaurant Group
9420 Briar Village Point
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Salsa Brava ~ delicious flavors that aren't the typical "let's hide in a cheese sauce" fare
This Old World Pub has an authentic bar imported from England ~ along with a Piano Player every night that will belt out your favorite Sing-Along Tunes
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The Golden Bee
1 Lake Ave
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This Old World Pub has an authentic bar imported from England ~ along with a Piano Player every night that will belt out your favorite Sing-Along Tunes
Delicious food Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Just a couple minutes from the house. Homemade bakery fare and fantastic meals
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Marigold Cafe & Bakery
4605 Centennial Blvd
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Delicious food Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Just a couple minutes from the house. Homemade bakery fare and fantastic meals
Known for it's Mountain Flair, the resort can accommodate large groups, has a wonderful Sunday brunch, and gorgeous mountain views
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Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort
3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd
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Known for it's Mountain Flair, the resort can accommodate large groups, has a wonderful Sunday brunch, and gorgeous mountain views
Just around the corner!
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
17 S Tejon St
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Just around the corner!
Awesome Wood Fired Oven Pizza with great salads, and beer & wine selections ~ minutes from the house
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Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - University Village Colorado Springs
5214 N Nevada Ave
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Awesome Wood Fired Oven Pizza with great salads, and beer & wine selections ~ minutes from the house
Old building in Downtown turned into a restaurant with an "Orlins" flare!
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Springs Orleans
123 E Pikes Peak Ave
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Old building in Downtown turned into a restaurant with an "Orlins" flare!
Awesome BBQ, fries & beer in Old Colorado City
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Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado Ave
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Awesome BBQ, fries & beer in Old Colorado City
Great BBQ right around the corner! (walking distance!)
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Bird Dog BBQ
5984 Stetson Hills Blvd
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Great BBQ right around the corner! (walking distance!)
The Margaritas are famous here! And the food is good too! (Mexican Cuisine)
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The Loop
965 Manitou Ave
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The Margaritas are famous here! And the food is good too! (Mexican Cuisine)
An Irish Pub with lots of atmosphere ~ often has live music! You'll feel like you stepped over into Ireland!
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Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon St
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An Irish Pub with lots of atmosphere ~ often has live music! You'll feel like you stepped over into Ireland!
Mexican, with a delicious flare & great atmosphere! Try sitting on the balcony to take in the Spectacular view of the Rockies right at your fingertips! Just a few minutes away
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Hacienda Colorado
5246 N Nevada Ave
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Mexican, with a delicious flare & great atmosphere! Try sitting on the balcony to take in the Spectacular view of the Rockies right at your fingertips! Just a few minutes away
There's one just at the bottom of the hill, about 1 minute away by car (just a few minute walk), or one in the King Soopers grocery store, just a couple minutes in the other direction...
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Starbucks
7 S Tejon St
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There's one just at the bottom of the hill, about 1 minute away by car (just a few minute walk), or one in the King Soopers grocery store, just a couple minutes in the other direction...
stop in for a quick and yummy breakfast, just a minute from the house
Einstein Bros. Bagels
2848 N Powers Blvd
stop in for a quick and yummy breakfast, just a minute from the house
Soooo good!!! Great price and close by
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Eim Thai
1466 Garden of the Gods Rd
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Soooo good!!! Great price and close by
Super yummy and great price! 5 minutes away
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Zaika Indian Cuisine
4661 Centennial Blvd
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Super yummy and great price! 5 minutes away

Arts & Culture

Plays, Music, Artwork, Classes ~ the Fine Arts Center has culture for everyone
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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
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Plays, Music, Artwork, Classes ~ the Fine Arts Center has culture for everyone
Symphonies, Plays, Musicals, Ballet, & Opera ~ check the schedule to see what's playing at the time of your visit
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Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 S Cascade Ave
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Symphonies, Plays, Musicals, Ballet, & Opera ~ check the schedule to see what's playing at the time of your visit
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
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