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Things to do in Colorado Springs
 

• Pikes Peak  
  Is a must see on your visit to Colorado Springs, no visit to the Pikes Peak region is complete until you experience a scenic drive to the top of Pikes Peak.  Beginning your drive at the gateway which is at 7,400 feet  to the 14,110 foot summit.  Visitors will enjoy the safe scenic highway, you will encounter some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.  The highway twists and curves as you wind through an alpine wonderland of mountain reservoirs.  Pikes Peak is one of the most visited mountains in North America, forming a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs and the Garden of the Gods.  With an altitude of 14,110 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 pikes in Colorado.  With weather permitting, the 8.9 mile Cog Railway runs year round, the Cog Railway opened in 2007.  Everyone will enjoy a ride on the Cog Railway as it makes it way to the summit house.  Over a half a million people reach the summit house each year by Pikes Peak Highway, Barr Trail or Pike's Peak Cog Railway.  The 19 mile Pikes Peak Highway is paved part of the way and is open year round weather permitting.  Barr Trail is the longest of all of the trail leading to the top of all 54 mountains in Colorado reaching over 14,000 feet and offers the best base-to-summit elevation gain in the entire state of Colorado at  7,400 feet !!! Each year roughly 15,000 people attempt to climb Pikes Peak on foot.  Pikes Peak hosts three notable events each year, the Pikes Peak Marathon- a twenty-six mile round trip foot race up Barr Trail & back down each August.  Next, is the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb held in July this exciting race takes place on the 12.42 mile gravel road.  And last is the AdAmAn Club New Years Fireworks display on December 31 at midnight a true must see.....  If you are lucky you may have the chance to see some native wildlife such as; Yellow Bellied Marmot, Big Horn Sheep and Black Bears.  The next time you are visiting Colorado Springs be sure you experience the breathtaking views of Pikes Peak America's favorite Mountain...

 Thrifty Printable Coupons offers great savings on your next rental vehicle.  Thrifty Car Rentals offers their customers a large selection of vehicles for all types of budgets. Thrifty has been a staple in the rental car community for many, many years. You can't beat a great deal from one of the most well known names in the business.  When visiting Colorado Springs, choose Thrifty for your rental company.

Denver Intl Airport Thrifty Car Rentals - In Airport Terminal
 

• Royal Gorge Bridge & Park   
  Is one of the top five scariest bridges in the world, the Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge rises over 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River, and is suspended from towers 150 feet high above the Grand Canyon.  The unique wooden planked walkway is more than 1,200 feet long offering gorgeous & spectacular views of the Canyon,   however these views will make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end !!! but well worth it the views are simply stunning it will leave you speechless as you experience the awe-inspiring panoramic views form the world's highest Suspension Bridge which hangs 1,053 feet high and stretches a quarter mile across the canyon...  For additional thrills & chills experience a ride on the Aerial Tram, take a ride on the steepest Incline Railway around or experience the ultimate rush with a ride on the Royal Rush Skycoaster....  For the younger visitors there are plenty of fun activities just for them from the antique Carousel full of amazing animals to ride, a petting zoo with burro rides, the Silver Rock Railway, all new Wapiti Western Wildlife Park featuring rare white American Bison, Rocky Mountain Elk and Big Horn Sheep. There is even a fun Mule-Team Wagon Ride everyone will enjoy this fun ride.  Opening in May 2010, is the Mule Trail Ride at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park this will be a thirty-minute Mule ride along View Point Trail.  Mules are best suited for trail rides they are considered sure-footed animals, best suited for rough terrains, steep climbs, descents and narrow paths.  Extended Mule rides are also available for View Point & Terrain Trail.  Extreme riders will enjoy a two hour ride on Ride the Rime of the Gorge.  A visit to the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is a one-of-a-kind experiences the entire family will always remember... 

January 11, 2011