Saturday, June 13, 2009

Colorado Springs





Stay at - The Broadmoor

Go shopping - The Promenade Shops at Briargate
The Citadel
various art and antiques galleries in the area

Eat at - The Penrose Room at The Broadmoor
Charles Court at The Broadmoor
Craftwood Inn, Manitou Springs

Take side trips to - Pikes Peak
Cripple Creek
Garden of the Gods
Royal Gorge Bridge
US Air Force Academy

Be sure to visit - the chapel at the US Air Force Academy.

Best time of year to go - June through October

Best things to buy - art, antiques, clothing, Western and Southwestern gifts, spa, wine

Best indulgence - dinner and dancing at The Penrose Room after a day of spa treatments

Fly into - Colorado Springs (COS) or Denver (DIA)

Transportation - Rent a car unless you are bringing your own. Community and charter bus service and taxis are available. Take the Cog Railway at Pike's Peak.

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