What a great excuse to hang out in Manitou, outside, in the summer!…read more Here's a HUGE protip: Go Sunday over Saturday. Why? A huge noticeable difference in how crowded it is. Saturday tends to get a lot more crowded, and the tend to run out of beer in the afternoon. However, the lines are never THAT bad, and while you wait in line, you talk and drink beer. It's like Disney World without the rides and you enjoy the wait Also, there are always coupons and deals that go around the week before. Listen to the radio or look online and you're guaranteed to save some money

It's FREE, it's in one of the most beautiful areas in the Springs, the staff is SUPER HELPFUL AND…read morePOLITE, what else could one ask for? Nothing. I love this place. Yet another activity to do with guests from out of town if there is bad weather (or they suffer from heat strokes LOL). This museum is new and everything is cared flawlessly. The museum clerk was super nice and took us on a mini tour of the lower level. This is such a nice place to spend an afternoon to learn about our city and its heritage. I am so glad they offer this for no charge, as ANYONE can come and enjoy its rich history. Love it.

Loved this place, there were tons of old fashioned carriages, some racecars, sleighs, a couple old…read moremotor bikes. It was free admission and takes about an hour to walk through, it was a good way to spend a snowy afternoon.

My family was visiting Colorado Springs during Spring Break. We were looking for something…read moreinteresting indoors to do while it was still too chilly go hiking. We had a military discount, so it cost our family of 4 $20 to go in. There were lots of things to look at, great photo spots, two scavenger hunts to get us all exploring and reading the plaques (all 4 of us got a color changing pencil for turning in the correct papers), and a free poster to remember the visit. There are some displays that were hands on, and some that were off limits. There were lots of sanitizer stations, and signs reminding everyone to stay 6' apart. We had no problem avoiding the other people in the building. We bought some astronaut ice cream to share in the gift shop. We were in the center for about 1.5 hours. They had demonstrations of making ice cream and also tablets that could control robots, but both had crowd limits, and we didn't want to wait. The staff was very polite and friendly in explaining the wait time. When we left there was a family waiting to go in, with someone at the front door to keep a count of the number of people inside. We wore masks the entire visit. Definitely worth a visit, not sure if my teenagers would go back for a second visit if the displays don't change often, but they both said they enjoyed the trip, and both made references to things they learned later in the day.

When my daughter were in CS a couple of months ago, we had this place on our list and it didn't…read moredisappoint! It was very interactive, which is great when you are trying to teach your kids things, especially with science. There were a lot of stations to do stuff as well. All of the employees were really nice as well. Not sure if we would go back since we already 'been there and done that' but it was really cool the first time.

Fun, small museum with interesting history. Entry is 8$ per person…read more There's old fashioned rooms to go in and look at how things used to be back in the day. Next, you can pan for real gold in a special area outside. Then, you can look at old furnished rooms (behind glass) with antiques & pieces of history including the bed of the 21st President. Lastly, there is a short film about Colorado Springs history. This place would be a great, short excursion if you are visiting Colorado Springs.

Ghost Town Museum - A Mix of Magic and Misses…read more There's definitely a lot to see here--every nook and cranny is packed with relics from Colorado's early days. It's a cool peek into how folks lived back then, and there's no shortage of vintage eye candy. Some items are clearly marked with "Do Not Touch" signs. One wasn't--so naturally, my curious son gave it a go to see how it worked. A staff member walked by and, instead of gently redirecting, chose to loudly scold him in front of others. It was uncomfortable and felt a little over the top for a kid just being curious. Not exactly a warm, educational moment. We moved on quickly--but not before one of us made sure to gently touch one more thing, for good measure. The shooting gallery was a hit with the kids. Change machines are a surprisingly nice convenience. Gold panning? Fun to try, but we struck out. Informative movie? Worth sitting for. Gift shop? Cool stuff, but brace for sticker shock. All in all, it's worth a stop if you're into Old West history, but a little more grace from staff would go a long way in keeping the experience fun--especially for families.

In a seemingly time to be proud to be America, this place brought some patriotism to my heart. It's…read morebeen on my to do list for awhile and when we had two day to kill in Colorado Springs, knew it was time to finally go. We found a deal on Groupon which helped with the cost and visited on a Sunday afternoon. Crowds were sparse and we ran into people every now and then but it was refreshing not to be bumping into people at every turn. They have excellent exhibits ranging from history to artifacts and a number of interactive exhibits where you can test your agility and be an Olympian for a couple seconds! They even had the Miracle on Ice scoreboard, so cool to see. Walk out of this place not chanting USA, USA, USA. I dare you!

What a wonderful experience at the Olympic & Paralympic Museum! Seeing one of the scoreboards from…read morethe 1980 miracle on ice USA men's hockey team got me choked up since I also grew up playing the sport. They also had a video of the team scoring and eventually winning the game. The staff was so welcoming and informative that added to the entire experience. I'd like to go again as I'm sure there are a number of things I missed. Between Team USA Men's Ice Hockey to seeing Muhammed Ali holding the Olympic torch and all the interactive areas this was so fun! Worth the price of admission and then some. The entire museum felt like a Time Machine and put everything into easy and understandable historical contexts!

This is such a fun activity especially if you love watching the sunrise or sunset. Only $5 to make…read morea reservation, then drive out to green mountain falls (about 20 min from downtown Colorado Springs) and take a little hike up a butte to the skyscape. It's fairly steep, but less than 1/2 mile. I believe they have accommodations if you're unable to hike because I saw an older couple get in a little ATV. I came for the sunset show and it lasted 50min. There are bathrooms halfway up the hike that are super nice (very luxurious toilet paper and heated!). It's crazy seeing how the sky changes colors with the light show. Very relaxing and you can even lay down on the benches.

Spent some time at Skyspace last evening. Had some idea of what to expect, but didn't really know…read morefor sure until I experienced it. Skyspace was interesting and worthwhile. And it only cost me $5! The hike up to the structure was not an easy one. Trust them when they say it is moderate to difficult. There is an ATV available for those who physically cannot make the hike. I wondered on my way up if they could've done a better job of cutting the trail, making more switchbacks, so it wouldn't be as difficult. Even so, do yourself a favor and arrive early enough to walk up. Even if you have to go slowly it's worth it! . I am from the area and had to stop several times, but it gave me the opportunity to take in the beauty of the surrounding area, where I once lived for 15 years. It was lush and green from all the rain and full of summer activity. I encountered two small deer feasting on the ample greenery and was treated to the sound of happy hummingbirds busily buzzing all around me. I thought to myself "this is a Colorado!" Hopefully, GMF maintains it's small, mountain town feel indefinitely. The Skyspace structure is actually quite contemporary, but blends well with the area even so. There is a small vestibule area outside with benches where you can leave your shoes (they require everyone to remove them before entering the main space). The main space is square, with marble floors wooden benches a smooth, domed white ceiling with a square opening. The center square is the focal point. The "show" consists of a series of subtle color changes, reflected off of the ceiling. Those color changes result in color changes to the center square, which is open to the sky, which is also changing color due to the setting, or in some cases, rising, sun. Last night's show was about 50 minutes which, felt a little bit long (many attendees began fidgeting after about 30 minutes). It was quiet, meditative, and, as it turned out, exactly what I needed that evening (even if it did feel a little bit long). The effects of the hour of quiet stayed with me as I drove home and finished my day. It was dark when I hiked back down, but as recommended, I had brought a light with me. I highly recommend bringing a light source with you for the (quicker) hike back down. The light from your cell phone will probably not suffice. They do have flashlights available. Overall, the experience was very good for me. Because of the length of the show, I would recommend bringing something to sit on as the benches are very "bench-like'l and not super comfortable. Had I thought to do that, the show might not have felt long. I love Green Box Arts and the vibe they have brought to this small, mountain community!

Really awesome museum if you are a car or history enthusiast. I really enjoyed exploring this…read more(smaller) museum located in the prestigious broadmoor. Parking for this museum is quite expensive, but they offered 90 minutes free with their validation so don't forget to snag that! It gave us enough time to still walk around and explore the hotel and scenic area a close by.

This place is connected to the parking garage for the Broadmoore. There was a lot of great info on…read morethe Penrose family. The museum is split into a few sections. There's a part that covers wagons, carriages, and buggies along with some Penrose history and another part (my favorite) that has the cars from the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. There are some awesome cars there like a very early Cadillac, a twin-engine Suzuki, a Nascar-style V-6 Mustang, and that infamously wrecked EVO. I went through and read a lot of the information and it took about 90 minutes, which lined up well with the parking validation that covered 90 minutes in the garage. The woman working at the time was helpful and we signed the logbook by the entrance. The museum is FREE to enter, which made it even better.

Walked in for a movie, place is mostly how it was years ago. There is a circular counter with menu…read moreboards and registers all around. We went to one of the back ones since they were moving slow as molasses up front. Waited in line behind a family and we all stood there for several minutes until a dude came and said "this is the pickup area". We didn't bother going and waiting in line again. Get some signs and take the menus away from that side of the counter if you're going to play like that.

Easy parking lot easy. Employees smile. Older building. Clean restroom. Great size movie picturesread more