Margaret's Guidebook
Hiking
The Blodgett Peak Open Space has 167 acres of open space, trails, and wildlife habitat. Once part of the Blodgett Ranch, the Blodgett Peak Open Space area is home to many animal species and vegetation species. Dominating this area are the ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and scrub oak. This land is also home to peregrine falcons. Once placed on the endangered species list, these birds fly freely throughout the Blodgett Open Space. Also unique to this area are the geological rock features. Throughout the open space there is a variety of rock sedimentation, including Manitou Limestone, Fountain Formation and Pierre Shale. The Rampart Range fault separates the sedimentary bedrock from the granite.
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Blodgett Peak Open Space
3786 W Woodmen RdThe Blodgett Peak Open Space has 167 acres of open space, trails, and wildlife habitat. Once part of the Blodgett Ranch, the Blodgett Peak Open Space area is home to many animal species and vegetation species. Dominating this area are the ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and scrub oak. This land is also home to peregrine falcons. Once placed on the endangered species list, these birds fly freely throughout the Blodgett Open Space. Also unique to this area are the geological rock features. Throughout the open space there is a variety of rock sedimentation, including Manitou Limestone, Fountain Formation and Pierre Shale. The Rampart Range fault separates the sedimentary bedrock from the granite.
Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.
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Ute Valley Park Entrance
1645 Vindicator DrHiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.
Helen Hunt Falls is a waterfall located on Cheyenne Creek in the North Cheyenne Cañon Park of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The falls are located on North Cheyenne Creek immediately off North Cheyenne Canyon Road in the North Cheyenne Canyon Park.
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Водопад Хелен Хант
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadHelen Hunt Falls is a waterfall located on Cheyenne Creek in the North Cheyenne Cañon Park of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The falls are located on North Cheyenne Creek immediately off North Cheyenne Canyon Road in the North Cheyenne Canyon Park.
Food scene
Wyatt’s Pub and Grill is Rockrimmon’s newest neighborhood hot spot, located at 806 Village Center Drive, just about a mile down the road (598-4100)! Wyatt’s serves up a wide variety of Pub Fare classics as well as great burgers, sandwiches and pizza. Plus, a full bar with many of your favorite beers on tap as well as excellent wine selections. Just about a mile up the road.
Wyatt's Pub & Grill
806 Village Center DrNaRai is owned and operated by Jasmine, who grew up in Chiangmai in the northern reaches of Thailand. She comes from a family with a culinary background in everything ranging from Thai style noodles to various baked goods. Just about a mile down the road.
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Narai Thai Restaurant
805 Village Center DrNaRai is owned and operated by Jasmine, who grew up in Chiangmai in the northern reaches of Thailand. She comes from a family with a culinary background in everything ranging from Thai style noodles to various baked goods. Just about a mile down the road.
Sightseeing
Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. This world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits. Learn how the amazing red rocks got there with the Geo-Trekker theater experience, shown every 20 minutes.
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Garden of Gods
Garden of GodsGarden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. This world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits. Learn how the amazing red rocks got there with the Geo-Trekker theater experience, shown every 20 minutes.
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain. At an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level it is the highest zoo in America. The zoo covers 140 acres, 40 of which are in use.
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Зоопарк Чайенн-Маунтин
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThe Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain. At an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level it is the highest zoo in America. The zoo covers 140 acres, 40 of which are in use.
Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, in North America. The ultra-prominent 14,115-foot fourteener is located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The mountain is named in honor of American explorer Zebulon Pike.
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Pikes Peak Summit House
Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, in North America. The ultra-prominent 14,115-foot fourteener is located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The mountain is named in honor of American explorer Zebulon Pike.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s.
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Каскадные водопады Бродмур Севен Фолс
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdThe Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s.
The United States Air Force Academy is a military academy for officer cadets of the United States Air Force immediately north of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is the youngest of the five U.S. service academies, having graduated its first class 60 years ago in 1959, but is the third in seniority.
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Академия ВВС США
The United States Air Force Academy is a military academy for officer cadets of the United States Air Force immediately north of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is the youngest of the five U.S. service academies, having graduated its first class 60 years ago in 1959, but is the third in seniority.
The Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center is home to Olympic hopefuls in various sport disciplines. Take the guided walking tour and see the facilities in which athletes train as the aspire to be part of Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Games!
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Центр подготовки олимпийских и паралимпийских спортсменов США
1 Olympic PlazaThe Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center is home to Olympic hopefuls in various sport disciplines. Take the guided walking tour and see the facilities in which athletes train as the aspire to be part of Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Games!
In busy Old Colorado City, galleries and quaint gift stores cluster alongside jewelers, candy shops, and tattoo parlors in 19th-century brick buildings along Colorado Avenue. Dining options range from American eateries to Italian trattorias and Greek tavernas. The Old Colorado City History Center Museum has exhibits on early pioneer settlement, and Simpich Showcase features puppet productions and a folk doll museum.
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Старый Колорадо Сити
In busy Old Colorado City, galleries and quaint gift stores cluster alongside jewelers, candy shops, and tattoo parlors in 19th-century brick buildings along Colorado Avenue. Dining options range from American eateries to Italian trattorias and Greek tavernas. The Old Colorado City History Center Museum has exhibits on early pioneer settlement, and Simpich Showcase features puppet productions and a folk doll museum.