Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs | COME TO LIFE Pikes Peak Country In Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs, you’ll dive into a concentration of Wild West and Victorian-era history, a delightful medley of niche museums and arts attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation for every level of exertion and experience — all within a half-hour’s drive. Taking It Easy in The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway Day 1 FROM TOP: THE BROADMOOR; VISIT COLORADO SPRINGS. Start in downtown: Head to Tejon Street for window-shopping and latte sipping. Then spend time at one of the area’s museums, such as the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, the Ent Center for the Arts or the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, which has been named “the most accessible museum in the world” by Architectural Digest. Choose to lunch at the Ivywild School, a community market featuring Bristol Brewing Co., Lazo Empanadas and more. Find another food hub in Lincoln Center, home to tasty tenants like Goat Patch Brewing and Nightingale Bread. Next, catch a show at the U.S. Air Force Academy Planetarium or tour the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum to explore the region’s roots and the characters who made it wild. For a taste of the arts, seek out more than 50 pieces of permanent public art, esteemed cultural institutions, and events and festivals in the city’s Certified Colorado Creative District. The PikeRide bike-share program makes it easy to get around on two wheels. Manitou Incline COLORADO . COM 97
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