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Colorado Family Fun

You're sure to find interesting activities for kids in this beautiful Rocky Mountain state!

In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of fun Colorado family activities. Colorado is a great place to live or visit with kids. You'll be able to enjoy a wide range of activities...themed to wildlife, history, geology--or to no particular theme at all! On this page, you'll discover some of Colorado's best family fun. It's hard to decide which activities you'd like to try first!

Things To Do in Colorado with Kids

What a fun state to be with children or teens in your group!

Is Colorado a great state for finding family fun? You bet! There are plenty of activities for parents and kids to enjoy together. Many of them are outdoor activities...and so obvious that they won't be listed on this page.

What kinds of outdoor fun? Outdoor activities for families are plentiful in Colorado. The state's famous Rocky Mountains are home to some of the best family skiing, camping, hiking and fishing anywhere! Even those who don't enjoy active sports love the Rockies---if for no other reason than to gaze at the gorgeous scenic views which abound on all sides. Detailed descriptions of Colorado's outdoor activities won't be covered on this site. However, if you like sports-minded pursuits such as hiking & backpacking, fishing, camping, biking, and white water rafting, you'll find plenty of ideas for outings on the info-packed www.Colorado-Mountain-Adventure.com website.

If you like city-based fun, then the rest of this page talks about fun activities for families in the Colorado Springs area. Following is a list of zoos, museums, natural attractions, and fun centers that you and your kids may enjoy together.

Note: Are you looking for DENVER, Colorado family activities? Colorado's capital city of Denver is part of the largest metropolitan area in the state. It has a great assortment of places you can head for a fun family outing. In fact, Denver has so many choices that a list of them takes up its own page of this website. To see the list of Denver family fun, please visit the Things to Do in Denver page of this site.

Colorado Springs Family Fun

Find interesting things to do with kids in the Colorado Springs area!

Colorado Springs and its surrounding suburbs make up the states 2nd largest metro area. Only a short drive south of metro Denver, Colorado Springs has plenty of things to do for visitors of all ages. Below, you'll discover some of the tempting choices for outings from which you may decide. And, if you'd like to explore another interesting website, you'll find still MORE Colorado Springs vacation fun on www.Discover-Colorado-Springs.com.

The Garden of the Gods offers you some stunning red rock scenery for a great price--FREE! Head to the visitor's center, and for a small fee, you'll be able to enjoy a special presentation about the natural history of the park's red rock formations...in HD! Here's the Garden of the Gods website, where you can discover all that the park has to offer you.

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an amazing family zoo featuring a world-class giraffe exhibit, all the major zoo animals that your kids love & want to see, plus animal feedings, a children's area, pony rides, a lift to the summit...and more. To see our pictures of this popular Colorado Springs Zoo...and discover further info...here's a link to the "Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Pictures" page of this site.

Colorado Springs' Cave of the Winds gives your family a chance to glance at life underground. You'll see the rock formations your kids may only have read about in books, and your tour guide will explain these natural wonders as your eager children soak up the knowledge. The next link will take you to Cave of the Winds website, where you'll find hours, prices and directions.

The Manitou Cliff Dwellings provide your family with a hands-on, "DO touch" learning experience...that's also a sure bet for having fun. These cliff dwellings are mysterious reminders of past cultures; it's easy to find oneself wondering what it might have been like to actually live in one of them! On the Manitou Cliff Dwellings website, where you'll discover more details about the attractions you'll find here.

Seven Falls is one of the tourist's highlights of Colorado Springs. The naturally flowing waterfalls are lovely to look at, and the park's vantage points give you a great view of them. At night, spectacular lighting highlights the falls and creates a romantic atmosphere. You may get the details for planning your outing on the Seven Falls park website.

The Western Museum of Mining and Industry gives you a fascinating peek into the lives of miners who came to Colorado in the latter part of the 1800's. Displays and guided tours give you empathy into their sometimes difficult lives. Actual machinery which was used in the early days of Colorado mining is available to view, along with facts and figures about the state's mining history. You'll surely want to see the mining museum's website to find out the important details you'll need to plan your visit.

The US Olympic Training Center is where many athletes headed to the next world Olympics games actually practice, prepare and perfect their sport for the upcoming competition. On your free tour of this facility, you'll get behind the scenes to view the very game fields and gymnasiums that your favorite athletes from past Olympic games have used! Get the entire scoop at the Olympic Training Center's website!

Santa's North Pole is an adorable Christmas-themed amusement park which will delight the kids in your family. Nestled in the mountains above Colorado Springs, young ones may actually feel that this must be just like Santa's workshop really looks like! The park's fun family and kiddie rides, cute gift shops and yummy Christmas-like treats will make your outing one that you'll long remember. Get the parks schedule of dates & hours, discover prices, and see their complete list of activities on the North Pole Santa's Workshop website.

There's only one US Air Force Academy in the USA, and Colorado Springs is its location! Taking a free tour of the campus is interesting...whether or not you have a family member that's interested in a military career. Football fans will recognize this famous stadium, scenery-lovers will enjoy the view, and architecture buffs will especially want to look inside the famous Air Force Academy Chapel that's a prominent sight on campus. For detailed visitor's information, please see the US Air Force Academy's website.

Take a drive up Pike's Peak! This famous mountain graces Colorado Springs with a beautiful backdrop. Take the toll road to the summit for marvelous views of the surrounding countryside...the very landscape which inspired the writing of "America the Beautiful!" Here's the Pike's Peak website to help you plan your visit.

Mr. Bigg's Family Fun Center can entertain your group no matter what the weather! This large indoor fun center has a bit of something for everyone...from tiny tot playgrounds, to a bowling center and bar. An arcade full of video games, electric go karts, laser tag and mini golf are all part of the fun, too. Complete details can be found at Mr. Bigg's website.

More Colorado Family Fun!

Not far from Colorado Springs, you'll find still other great activities kids like!

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park near Canon City is home to a natural gouge in the earth that you'll get to examine in a number of different ways at this attraction. You'll descend into the depths of the gorge on an inclined railway. You'll soar like a bird across the gorge on the park's cable tram. And perhaps the most fun of all is simply walking over the gorge on the pedestrian & car bridge. It's made of wooden planks...and you can see the depths of the gorge directly beneath your feet (but a long, long way down!) There's still MORE to do here; find out on the Royal Gorge Bridge website.

Buckskin Joe's (also near Canon City) is a fun place to discover Colorado's interesting role in the movie-making industry. Buckskin Joe's is a Wild Western town that's been featured in a number of films and TV shows. Take a tour & discover what famous actors and actresses may have been strolling along while making a major film! You can pan for gold, take a stage ride, enjoy live entertainment...and feel like you've been transported back to a point in time over 100 years ago. Plan your fun trip with the details you'll find on the Buckskin Joe's website.

The Molly Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek is a must-do attraction for any history buff visiting Colorado. You don't have to enjoy the history of mining to love the ultra-scenic drive to Cripple Creek. And, once you've been down underground on the fascinating Molly Kathleen tour, you'll be richer in knowledge...even if you don't bring home any golden souvenirs to remember your trip! Here's the Mollie Kathleen website where you'll discover everything you need to know for planning your outing.

Colorado Springs Attractions Coupons

Not only can you enjoy plenty of FUN in the Colorado Springs area...you can do it at a discount!

1.) The Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association (what a mouthful!) is an organization dedicated to bringing tourists into the greater Colorado Springs area. As part of their plan to lure visitors, they offer some money-saving discount coupons to many fun family attractions.

Here's a link to the Colorado Springs Attractions Coupons page of the Pikes-Peak.com website.

What sort of Colorado Springs discount coupons will you find? If you've got preschoolers and elementary school-aged children, you'll love the North Pole Santa's Workshop discount coupon. And families with kids from tots to teens will enjoy the Cave of the Winds, Buckskin Joe Frontier Town, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, and Royal Gorge discounts. Even more coupons are available, as well!

2.) Pikes Peak "Plus Pass", a multi-attraction discount: The Pikes Peak Attractions Assoc also offers a multi-pass discount that will save you money if you plan to tour a number of attractions during your trip to Colorado Springs. You may choose from passes which include pre-selected attractions, or you may "build your own pass," paying only for the exact attractions that you wish to see. Here's a link to the Pikes Peak Plus Pass page of the organization's website.

3.) PikesPeakKids.com: Another website offering Colorado Springs-area attractions coupons is PikesPeakKids.com. The coupons rotate from time to time, so the selection will be different at the time you plan your outing. However, at the time of this writing, there is a good coupon for the Western Museum of Mining, and a modest discount for the Royal Gorge Bridge. However, even if you don't find a coupon you wish to use, you'll get a good look at Colo Springs from a kid's-eye view! Here's a link to the discount coupons for Colorado Springs attractions on the PikesPeakKids.com website.

4.) VisitCos.com discount coupons: The official Colorado Springs tourism website also has a few attractions coupons available. Like the other websites mentioned, these are print-at-home coupons which you may take with you on your outing. Here's the Colorado Springs Deals and Coupons page of the www.VisitCos.com website for you to check for items of interest. You may also get information about a plethora of restaurants & attractions of interest to tourists here.

5.) Colorado.com discount coupons: Colorado.com, the official Colorado Tourism website, also has discount coupons. Many coupons are for the Denver area, but some are also for other areas of the state, as well. It's hard to say what particular coupons you'll find when you're ready to plan your outing (because the deals change regularly), but it never hurts to take a look! For example, at the time of this writing, there are some good Royal Gorge coupons available. And, whether or not you find any coupons which interest you, you'll surely enjoy this colorful, info-packed guide to the Centennial State's attractions. Note: to print your coupon, you may need to share your email address with this website. Here's a link to the Colorado deals and discounts page of the Colorado.com website.

6.) Colorado Springs attraction discounts from "Entertainment" books: If you don't mind purchasing your coupons, you can get some really outstanding Colorado Springs discount coupons for both attractions and dining. The Colorado Springs Entertainment Coupon Book for 2010 includes the following attractions discount coupons: (Note: BOGO means "buy one, get one free")
Adventure Miniature Golf coupon: BOGO round of mini golf
Castle at Glen Eyrie: BOGO tour coupon
Glow Golf mini golf coupon: BOGO round of miniature golf
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame coupon: BOGO admission coupon
Pueblo Zoo discount coupon: BOGO coupon for admission
Riverwalk of Pueblo: BOGO coupon for tour
River Runner Royal Gorge Rafting: $10 each off full-day rafting trip
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Center: Free child admission with purchase of adult admission
Santa's Workshop discount coupon: Buy One, Get One Free coupon for admission
Western Museum of Mining coupon: BOGO admission discount

Actually there are more coupons than this...eg hot air ballooning, golf courses, various museums & sporting events. The ones listed above are a sampling of what I thought most families would be interested in knowing about, but you may feel differently.

Colorado Springs restaurant coupons: The entertainment book is famous for its wide variety of restaurant discount coupons...and their Colorado Springs edition is no exception. The fast food coupons include Burger King, Boston Market, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Carl's Jr and Domino's Pizza, to name a few. "Casual Dining" coupons include discounts for Black-Eyed Pea, Gunther Toody's, Village Inn, TGIFriday's, and many local one-of-a-kind restaurants. There are a few "fine dining" coupons included, as well.

Our family has used Entertainment Book coupons for many years...and we've never had a problem with them being accepted. The one caution I'd mention is that you should consider getting a book only if you plan to stay in the Colorado Springs area long enough to recoup the value of the book. For further information, please see the ad just below.

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