Families Archives | Manitou Springs

Academy Riding Stables

Enjoy horse backing riding in Garden of the Gods, guided by real cowboys! Whether you’re an experienced rider or a beginner, these trained cowboys will

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Colorado Springs is home to America’s mountain zoo. Located at 6,714+ feet above sea level, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers breathtaking views of the city and

Space Foundation Discovery Center

The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the region’s first and only dedicated space, science and technology center. It is an interactive, education-focused destination that advances science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development, and utilization.

Colorado Jeep Tours

Colorado Jeep Tours offers jeep tours of the Royal Gorge Region. A fun way for the family to learn and see the history of Colorado.

Raft Masters

Raft Masters offers exclusive rafting trips along Clear Creek and the Arkansas River. We have the perfect whitewater excursion for all level of rafters.

Great Outdoors Adventures

Enjoy a Pike National Forest tour or rental with Great Outdoor Adventures (GOA) in Woodland Park, Colorado. Have an exceptional and safe experience in the

Garden of the Gods Trading Post

Nestled at the southwest corner of the Garden of the Gods Park lies the Garden of the Gods Trading Post, the largest art gallery and gift

River Runners Colorado

Established in 1972, River Runners offers fully guided whitewater river trips on Colorado’s Arkansas River. Choose from half day, full day and overnight adventures on

Echo Canyon River Expeditions

Adventure is waiting at Echo Canyon River Expeditions. Whitewater river rafting 1 hour from Manitou Springs. Various packages, restaurants, and campgrounds.

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

The world-class Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is your gateway to Garden of the Gods Park. Free admission includes over 30 interactive

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy located in Colorado Springs, Colorado educates the public about rodeo history.

Pikes Peak — America’s Mountain

Take the 19-mile paved highway above the clouds and explore Colorado’s most famous peak and experience yourself 14,115 feet above the ordinary.

Buggy Tours LLC

Buggy Tours offers summit tours of Pikes Peak that bypass the shuttle buses. We also offer our scenic historic tour of Gold Camp Road, Cheyenne

The Adventure Company

The Adventure Company rafting trips are led by experienced guides. We offer multi-day trips, team-building or wedding groups, and full moon rafting.

Manitou Springs Fire Department Museum

Inside Miramont Castle, the museum features antique and vintage fire memorabilia from the Pikes Peak region. The hallmark is an 1880 Hose Cart, the oldest piece of registered fire apparatus in the state of Colorado.

Rock Ledge Ranch

The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods: American Indian area in 1775; 1860’s Galloway Homestead; 1880’s Chambers Home and Ranch; 1907 Edwardian Country Estate.