Colorado Springs

From Colorado Springs, you'll have access to more mountain wilderness and scenic venues than you'll know what to do with. Anyone who enjoys getting outside and really seeing some natural wonders will simply love a trip through Colorado Springs. The options for scenic sightseeing are endless in this city that is situated right in the foothills of Pikes Peak, on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains. 

Pikes Peak is famous for a reason, and now you can see for yourself why that is. Take a hike up to the summit, or relax and enjoy the views from the Cog Railway. Either way, you're going to love heading up to a height of more than 14,000 feet. Another spot to see some interesting sandstone formations is the Garden of the Gods, where you can stretch your legs for more hiking or try your hand at some of the rock climbing that this area is so well known for.

Head out of the city to the Arkansas River and you'll find the perfect places to hit the water with some white-water rafting trips; a great way to cool off after spending time on those dusty mountain trails.

If all that hiking and boating wears you out, you can have a quieter change of pace while exploring the old ghost towns and abandoned mines. Try your hand at a little gold panning too and feel the gold rush fever.

Whether you need a boat for white-water rafting, or a horse for hitting the mountain trails, we can set that up for you.

Quick Facts:

-- The song "America the Beautiful" was inspired by the view atop Pikes Peak.

-- The city as a whole sits more than a mile above sea level.