Legendary USAFA... I…read morespent 22 years in the AF and never got a chance to visit USAFA... Finally got the opportunity as part of a corporate conference tour and that place was simply stunning. I thought MacDill, Travis, Hickman, and Ramstein were the gold standard AFBs, but USAFA is simply on another level. To start, it's massive... The base literally stretches the entire width of Colorado Springs and sits up on the front range, so you can see it from town. It's covered in all dense pine and has the most picturesque mountain backdrop I have ever seen. Add in the out-of-this world facilities and it's hard to think any of the other military academies even come close to what USAFA has to offer. Fall football games have to be epic. If you're in the military or retired military, making a stop at USAFA is an absolute must...

Have ID ready. You must have a ticket, though free, and apply elsewhere before you are allowed to…read moreenter Do not allow dogs in most areas. Long lines just to get to the guard entrance. Chapel is closed, due to renovations so find out before you come.

The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs is such an amazing property. Surrounded by beautiful…read moremountains and a beautiful open space, the location is truly amazing . We were down there for my kids state swim meet and spent the weekend around the swimming complex. All the staff were very helpful and nice and of course the grounds are well kept and wonderful. Great place to visit and get a tour!

When I heard my nephew had a swim meet here that was a no brainer. I'd never been here before and I…read moremust say I'm quite impressed! They check i.d. At the gate. Then there's a long drive up to the parking. A few of us came to support him. Including someone walking with a cane. So be advised there are quite a few steps and stairs to get around. We did get lost trying to find the swim meet. But we had asked around and directed to the right place. Once we were there they have stadium type seats. And from the seats we could look down at the pools. The building itself was a little hot for a few of us in the party. And they also have water fountains so remember to bring a tumbler. All and all good experience and the driver didn't have any problems finding a way out of parking.

Hockey is the best sport, hands down, period, end of story. So of course we're going to go to an…read moreAir Force game! The arena is small but that means there are no bad seats, you're close enough to the ice you can hear every hit, hear the blades on the ice and see every goal, it's fantastic! Go Falcons!

Absolutely loved this Planetarium located on the campus of the United States Air Force Academy…read more Best of all...it's FREE to the public! It's a terrific way to escape reality for a few hours, especially with there being so many outdoor activities around the Colorado Springs area. I'm still amazed that shows were FREE to everyone. You'd think the Planetarium would be a perk only associated with being a prestigious cadet here within the heart of the Air Force Academy, yet it's like...they encourage outside visitors to explore the grounds of the Air Force, which is also an active military base. So cool and generous of them! Thank you :) The Planetarium is located right near the famous Cadet Chapel. Parking is free and there's plenty of it. For me visiting at the end of June, it was quiet on campus and for the presentations I came to see on a Saturday, the Planetarium was half empty. All shows run 45 - 50 minutes each, and start on the hour consecutively. So...it gives folks about 10 minutes to exit the theater and decide if they'd like to reenter to watch another show or go about their day, or maybe just use the restrooms. Plus, if it's busy, it gives an opportunity for other theater goers to get a chance at a seat to enjoy the Planetarium as well. Seating is first come, first served. I took a spot in the last row as I thought it'd assist in looking up at the sky surroundings. Chairs recline pretty well and were comfortable. Unfortunately they don't have a concessionaire stand. That's the one thing missing about this place. I'm a huge popcorn fanatic and it would have paired perfectly, like being at the actual movies. They don't allow food or drinks either as I guess they don't want to be cleaning people's messes up afterwards and I respect that. Shows last just under 1 hour long so you can survive without eating, lol. Details about the Planetarium and all scheduled showings can be found online at usafa.edu. That's the Air Force Academy's website. Shows are not presented every day. I noticed viewings were offered almost every other day, or every 2 - 3 days. So, I'd suggest checking usafa.edu ahead of time before showing up on campus. Here's an example of the Planetarium's schedule when I visited... Saturday June 22, 2024... - 11am - Dream Big - 12pm - From Earth to the Universe & Live Night Sky Tour - 1pm - D-Day: Normandy 1944 - 2pm - Fighter Pilot This is a typical schedule. Showings begin around 11am or 12pm and they offer 4 - 5 films per day, ending between 3pm and 4pm. But after Saturday June 22, the next set of presentations weren't until Tuesday, June 25. So, there were two days off inbetween playings. Btw, when entering on the grounds of USAFA, you must display a valid ID at a security checkpoint. They may ask where you are headed on campus and if you are carrying weapons or drugs which is just procedural, but it can be intimidating, lol. Lastly, the visual effects were futuristic. I had so much fun enjoying all 4 presentations I stuck around for. Not only did I learn about engineering marvels and solar systems, but I got a chance to hear stories about unheralded heros trying to make a positive impact on the world. It was all inspiring, informative, entertaining and a truly rewarding experience. Finally, if you are visiting Colorado Springs, not only should you explore the grounds of the Air Force Academy, but also make time to check out this Planetarium. It's the perfect way to briefly pause from outdoor activities and relax in a reclining chair while feeling transported away to alternative universes. Thank you for having me USAFA!

Wonderful drop-in Volcanoes experience. Free, clean, chill, and gorgeous views outside and in…read more Polite and funny emcee, restrooms on site, would definitely attend again!

Here we go again with the kiddos. They were just excited as last year. The vendors were out and…read moreeveryone was having fun.

Fall Mountain Farm is the perfect autumn activity spot for the whole family…read more I went with my wife and my family, and everyone had a blast. The farm is beautiful, and magically decorated. The staff was wonderful and kind. And there were many attractions to enjoy. My wife especially liked the 'Bunny Bungalow' building in the animal village :) My favorite parts were the hay maze and the pumpkins, which they grow themselves in patches you can see on the hay ride. I recommend going earlier in the morning to avoid long lines and to get your choice of pumpkins; the best ones are gone by the end of the day, although they're all impressive. Overall, I would absolutely recommend going. Take your spouse, take your family, go with friends. There's stuff to enjoy for everyone.

We went to watch Toy Story 5 here for the first time! I really liked that it was bright and felt…read moreclean! Service was good and we ordered quite a bit of warm food for the movie and they brought it to us so we could get settled in our seats and start the movie! I loved this! I am not sure this is something they do regularly, but that's service! Prices were pretty typical for your movie theater... tickets were really easy to get online! They do have seating in there if you wanted to eat dinner ahead of time or after your movie... Some games... They do have alcohol for adults, including slushy alcohol drinks. Parking is not great in my opinion... this is why I'm giving this place four stars..

Go spend your money at another theater chain like Cinemark or Regal. This is the first time I have…read morebeen to this theater and I won't be returning ever again. For a supposed upscale area, the lobby was cheesy and cheap looking. A large soda for $8.25. No thank you. Popcorn all over the floor. They won't let you pick seating if there's a gap seat between you and another party. By the way, single people go to movies. I've done it before. Let me sit where I want with my +1. Park out front because the garage is behind the theater and is a trek to get there. The parking garage and elevator looks trashed. Honestly, go to another theater chain. The theater commercials are absolutely out dated and rude. Have you changed your mind yet? Go to another theater chain. They didn't get 1 star only because I liked the movie I watched (Project Hail Mary).

Great waiter, Cameron! Ordered the French dip which is good as always. The sourdough bread is…read moreamazing as well. Only complaint is the live music gets loud so try and eat in the sunroom if you can.

Was blown away by my lunch at Fortezza at Flying Horse. Both my Beet Salad and Truffle Cacio e Pepe…read morewere first rate! Was a little worried about the 'trufffle' aspect as its easy to overdue, but it was amazing; just the right amount of truffle essence. Totally delicious. Espresso Macchiato was so good I had a second! Service from Abby and others was friendly and prompt. Will be back.