Love this oasis in the middle of Pueblo. I hear it is modeled off the canals in San Antonio,…read moreTexas. My friend from San Antonio did say they reminded him of the canals of his town. There is something along the path for anyone. Many restaurants, beautiful views, good exercise and shops to browse. There is a free parking garage right off the trail too.

Pueblo clearly put some thought into their downtown, this boardwalk is perfect for an early morning…read morerun or an evening stroll. Great spot for walking your dog too. From the beautiful water feature to the historical plaques/memorial, it's such a great use of the space. And it's so easily accessible at several different points, easy to get in and out (and across) if you have a different origin and destination. Well worth a quick visit!

Sometimes things just work out for a reason…read more I originally booked my hot air balloon ride with another local company (who kept my friend and I in suspense about whether or not we actually had a reservation because they were waiting to see if more people would book their tour). We found Adventures Out West on Viator and were not only able to book with them right away, but also get an immediate confirmation for our reservation. The only frustrating thing is that when booking through Viator, it requires a minimum of 2 people in order to book the reservation. I'm normally a solo traveler but fortunately I had a friend who wanted to do this excursion as well... But something to keep in mind if you are a solo traveler. You may want to reach out to the company directly to see if you can book as a party of one. The meeting place is about an hour drive from Denver. My friend and I left before dawn and made it to the meeting point by sunrise. Everybody on the team was friendly, energetic and welcoming even at such an ungodly hour. On the ride over to the departure site, they gave us a quick overview of what to expect as well as a safety briefing then we waited for them to unpack and inflate the balloon. After about 45 minutes we were ready to go. I am glad that I did this trip with a friend because it's close quarters in the basket. The basket has several compartments that each hold two people, bus compartments for the fuel tanks and another for the pilot. It's barely enough space in the compartment to turn around, so if you're going by yourself you're going to get to know a stranger VERY well by the end of the ride. The ride itself was absolutely wonderful. It was a calm, breathtaking glide across Colorado Springs. We drifted over the Colorado Springs Airport and got to watch an airplane take off right in front of us. We were about 2,000 ft up, so we were also able to see some of the local wildlife running around as we floated. It was a beautifully peaceful ride. The ground team was supposed to meet us at our landing site but unfortunately they got stuck in a ditch (we could see them from the air). They radioed the pilot of the hot air balloon (T-Dogg) to let him know what was going on and he handled the experience like the consummate professional. Our 40-60 minute ride ended up being almost 2 hours while T-Dogg figured out where to land. He kept us informed of the situation, let us know what his plan was, and never at any time did we feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Ultimately we ended up landing in the driveway of the Pikes Peak outdoor gun club. It was an adventure for everyone involved, as members drove around our massive hot air balloon to enter or exit the venue, snapping pictures and video as they went. The landing was astonishingly gentle. I expected a much more jarring experience but we touched down so softly, then gently bounced a few inches off the ground before coming to a full stop. Another testament to T-Dogg's skill as a pilot. Unfortunately the ground crew was unable to get themselves unstuck, so the staff were able to coordinate ground transportation from another vehicle in their fleet: A modified Jeep that thankfully had space for all of us. We ride by the ditch where the ground team was stuck, picked up all of our items and then headed back to the meeting point where we were welcomed back with some wonderful refreshments including mini muffins and cinnamon rolls, fruit and cheese, as well as a champagne toast, which is an integral part of the hot air balloon experience so you don't want to miss that. This has been a bucket list item for me for a while and I cannot imagine having a better experience than I did with Adventures Out West.

This is a review of the Garden of the Gods Foothills jeep tour. Walked in the Garden of the Gods…read moreVisitor Center and was offered this tour. Since we had the time, we said might as well try it. It was the end of February. Even though it was winter, that day was nice and temperature was not too cold. However, there were parts of the tour where the wind was strong and constantly hitting your face. If you're not wearing sunglasses or anything to protect your eyes, it would be difficult to appreciate the sights, not to mention the wind chill. Glad I brought my gloves. The seats were heated and there's a wool blanket available. The first part of the tour was Garden of the Gods. There were 10 people on this tour. We went around the Garden of the Gods and our tour guide showed us several features and shared interesting facts/stories throughout. We stopped a few times at the Garden of the Gods but you would not stop to go down and have pictures/selfies taken. This was disappointing to me; it would have been better if we did. After this part, only 4 of us remained for the foothills part of the tour. We passed through Cheyenne Canyon and went up to Helen Hunt Falls where we stopped, went down and had some opportunity to take photos and get close to the falls. After this, we went further into the railroad tunnels. The entire tour including the Garden of the Gods one took about 2 hours. Though the view was gorgeous up there, the second part of the tour was underwhelming to me. The Garden of the Gods was beautiful but you could do a tour on your own, take your sweet time, stop, go down, and take your own pictures. Overall, the tour was okay; I do not think it's worth the $100 though.

Great train ride with great views. The view from the odd numbered booths was much nicer than the…read moreevens. From the odd numbered booths you can see the river and the sloping walls of the gorge. The even side had the gorge wall most of the way. Food is very good with fresh ingredients and nice flavors. If you purchase online with the ticket you get a free beverage. We had wine which was very nice. The mocktail pina colada was fantastic! We sat in the domed cars which gave a much better view of the scenery. There is an open air car that is available if you want to stand and experience the wind in your hair. We spent a total of approximately two and a half hours. We would definitely ride it again. Tip: there is a huge gift shop you walk through before boarding the train. This is after the gift shop where you pick up the tickets.

Amazing Experience! Staff was courteous, professional and so welcoming. Enjoyed hearing them…read moreexplain the history about the locations on our train route! An absolute must-do when you are visiting Colorado. Breathtaking scenery and our server, Dylan was so attentive and respectful! Loved hearing his knowledge on the area. Our boys had a lot of fun! The view from the open-top rail cars was amazing and priceless! We had some Once in a lifetime views. We loved seeing the highest suspension bridge in North America and the whitewater rafters floating along the Arkansas River.

Great staff! Very organized! Great ride . Drivers are…read morewonderful . It's nice to be driven around and enjoy the views.

Had such an amazing adventure touring the beautiful Red Canyon. My son and I had the best time!…read moreRusty was a great guide. I would 100% recommend!

WOW!! This tour was so much fun and a great way to learn the history of Cripple Creek and Victor…read more The tour is 90 minutes long and covers Cripple Creek, Victor and the gold mine overlook. Along the tour local historical characters, in period dress, jump on and off the trolly giving a brief and often humorous short talk. This was a great deal for only $10. They also gave us free water LOL.

What a wonderful way to learn about Cripple Creek and Victor. So much fun. Local characters…read morejoining us along the way made it very exciting. Two hours packed with information provided by our tour guides. Very reasonable and so much fun. Highly recommend you take advantage of this wonderful tour.

Was looking for a great adventure and Colorado Xplorer made sure we had experience we would not…read moreforget. Our group had a customized tour. Shayne had great communication making sure that every detail was to perfection. HIGHLY recommended! What a great experience.

From the owner: Colorado XplorerTM small-group adventure tours of the Rocky Mountains blends amazing outdoor…read moreactivity options such as: Hiking Rafting Mountain Biking Horseback-riding ATV Tours Skiing/Snowboarding (winter) (Just to name a few!) With: Sightseeing Small Mountain Town Culture Natural Hot Springs Brewery Tours/Tastings Majestic Mountain Scenery All while traveling in our custom built 4X4 X-Trekker Vehicle (XTV). The small group sizes are more personable and flexible, whether it be on a day tour or week long Xcursion. Our unique XTV is small yet comfortable and allows us to Xplore areas not served by other tour companies that use large buses. On occasion our tour will trek off-the-beaten path, drive along jeep trails, over mountain passes, and through rivers. Who wants to feel like part of the herd on a large tour when you can get a more personalized adventure? The group size is small, a maximum of 10, which makes it more like traveling with a small group of friends. Colorado XplorerTM offers everything from local day tours such as the Pikes Peak Xclimb ride to the summit, to multi-day multi-activity Xcursions, and even custom designed private tours. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime; you will be glad you did!

Friendly staff and an excellent pilot who is very knowledgeable about the area. He know the history…read moreand geology of what he is taking you to see and everything in between. Well worth the money. it was a first time helicopter ride for my wife and she really enjoyed it! The pilot told us everything that was going to happen before it happened and insured that my wife was very comfortable with the noise and vibrations inherent in a helo ride.

For my birthday, my husband took me on my 1st helicopter ride - awesome bucket list check! We saw…read morePikes Peak, the Cripple Creek mines, Shelf & Phantom Canyon roads, and the Royal Gorge, incl the bridge. The guys at Colorado Vertical were great. Our pilot Eli was so calm (important), and very knowledgeable and passionate about the area history & geology. He knew his aircraft very well, and even took the time to explain a lot about its operation and safety features. It is powered by a Rolls Royce jet turbine! He really made it a fun and interesting guided tour, and it didn't cost that much, considering the incredible experience, the "Wow" factor!

This park is really nice. You can camp here but we just day tripped. We hit the river. Went…read moreswimming. Beautiful view. Lots of room to not he near people if you chose not to. Pueblo itself is a terrible city but this park is gorgeous.

The reservoir is a great place to go spend time on the water. All the people that work there are…read morevery helpful and full of knowledge. Love spending time out there. So easy to add the park pass when you renew your vehicle plates. Really a beautiful reservoir.

As a California native who recently moved to Colorado, I enjoyed the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park!…read moreIt's a huge canyon that makes you feel small and I would argue that it's an iconic landmark of Colorado. My family and I opted to take the gondola from the office / main dining hall across the gorge and then zipline back. The line seems to move slow, but it's mainly for the gondolas with the clear floors. The other line moves a lot faster. Because we were doing the zipline back, we didn't feel the need to do the gondola with the clear floor. The views are majestic! It really makes you feel small and awestruck. The zipline was super fun and an awesome experience. I feel like it's little pricey, but the experience was still breathtaking! Plus, you'll the option to purchase your zipline photos and videos. The bridge itself is very cool. Nicknamed "America's bridge," it has the flags of all the states posted up throughout the bridge so it's fun to see people find their home states and take pics with the flags. There's also a playground area for kids and a theatre showroom. The BBQ restaurant by the theatre seemed delicious, at least it was busy when I walked by. The main dining hall has some decent standard options. They also have beer and some cocktails available for purchase, which is a plus for such a family friendly park. Would definitely recommend, especially to out of state visitors

LOVE THIS PLACE! We enjoyed the bridge walk; the movie; and the visitor center. Gail was a bit…read moresour as she helped with a pre purchased season pass but overall, the people there were friendly and helpful.

We did a tour with Ralph this week and absolutely loved it! He is a great guide and was able to…read moreanswer all of our questions, very knowledgeable and kind. His wife works in the gift shop and is a sweet sweet lady. The building is beautiful and full of history, it is a hidden gem in Canon. I would highly recommend it for adults and older children.

We are here for a reunion and staying in the "Sisters house"…read moreSweet, charming place to stay with or without children. Very welcoming. You feel right at home! You cannot beat the price. It has a common kitchen downstairs, 12 rooms that each sleep 1 to 4 guests, three common restrooms with showers or bath. A lovely backyard and patio area that we ate under, from catered food by chefs at the Abbey. The food was fantastic! Brenda was amazing organizing everything we needed. Just the place to stay where you can rest, relax and feel at home. Close to walmart, ect.