The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cog Railway is an Abt rack system cog railway with 4 ft 8 ¹⁄₂ in standard gauge track in Colorado, USA, climbing the well-known mountain Pikes Peak. The base station is in Manitou Springs, Colorado near Colorado Springs. Wikipedia
“One of the world’s highest suspension bridges.
360° of jaw-dropping rides.
Miles of eye-popping natural Colorado beauty.
Take your family on an unforgettable vacation filled with one-of-a-kind, endless adventures you won’t find anywhere else!”
-The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Website
“Located less than one mile from The Broadmoor, Seven Falls is one of Colorado’s most captivating natural wonders. This magnificent series of waterfalls is situated in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon between the towering Pillars of Hercules. Take in stunning vistas of verdant valleys, striking rock formations and golden prairies as you climb the challenging 224 steps to the hiking trails and the banks of glistening streams that feed Seven Falls, and its 181-foot drop of falling water.
If you’re looking for unforgettable sightseeing in Colorado Springs, this is it!”
-The Broadmoor Website
https://www.broadmoor.com/broadmoor-adventures/seven-falls/
Photo by: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA – Seven Falls
Hike the trails through a petrified forest, play with interactive displays of fossils, or break open rocks to discover your own. Fun for the whole family.
“Tapas are a wide variety of small, flavorful appetizers that are meant to be shared and savored. The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation, and by tradition almost always accompanied by wine.”
-The Carmen, A Tapa Bar & Grill Website
A fun place for all sorts of treats. Coffee, tea, pastries, cold drinks, snacks, ice cream and lunch packs or picnic baskets made to order.
https://www.facebook.com/Duckies-Coffee-Shop-128244660543670/
“Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, at 7800 ft, in the town of Green Mountain Falls, the Mucky Duck Restaurant has been serving fine cuisine since 2001. Whether it is a cozy dinner for two or a gathering for a large group, the Mucky Duck can cater to your needs.
Catering is also available for off-site parties.”
-The Mucky Duck Website
A Green Mountain Falls favorite for breakfast and lunch. Weekends and summer evenings feature meals in the newly remodeled creekside seating area.
A beautiful mountain town featuring a historic gazebo in the middle of small lake. Take the whole family fishing, feed the ducks and geese, or just relax and take in the beauty all around you.
Kid-friendly museum featuring dinosaur skeletons, working fossil lab, interactive displays & tours.
www.rmdrc.com
