My kids "wow! camping is so fun!" While this may be marketed as The Broadmoor's Wildnerness…read moreExperience it's far from camping. It's even a few steps above glamping as it should be for the steep price. However, if you want to experience a few days in a great outdoors The Ranch at Emerald Valley is perfect. After 4 nights at the Broadmoor resort (also amazing) we took the 2pm shuttle up a rocky mountain road to the Ranch. We were greeted by Aaron, a fellow Northwestern alum (go Wildcats) and his incredible staff. There were 38 people total our first night there, which the told us was a record for the Ranch. It didn't feel very crowded though (especially after the craziness of the resort) and most of the people had kids the same age as ours which was a lot of fun. They showed us to our cabin, Hills Cabin, which I realized was the "presidential cabin." It was a huge 2 bedroom cabin that had enough room for 6 kids up in loft up top and a beautiful master suite. + 3 bathrooms and a ginormous kitchen/dining room that we didn't really put to use. It also have a big TV with Netflix and a lovely fireplace. There's a 3rd bedroom that's attached to it, although the 2nd night we were there it was rented by another couple with a separate entrance. There's plenty of fun to be had at the ranch: horseback riding, paddleboats/kayaks, archery, fishing, hiking etc. And if you get a rainy afternoon there are plenty of board games to play both in the lodge and in the cabin. We spent 2 nights here, although with the rain wish we had an extra night to enjoy some of the activities we didn't have a chance to squeeze in. The food was absolutely amazing. My picky children were even in heaven and my little guy has been asking for lobster ever since trying it as their Wed night cookout. Dinners besides the twice a week cookout involves ordering off a menu with plenty of choices for all. I do wish they did a better job with labeling the buffet with food allergies. My son has a serious nut allergy and almost ate a brownie with walnuts because it wasn't labeled and I had to constantly ask if things had nuts and/or gluten in them. They asked for our dietary restrictions ahead of time so assumed they'd be better about this. This really was a very special experience that I think our kids will remember for a long time. I heard this coming week a big family is renting out the entire ranch and I'd love to do the same with family and/or friends at some point, although it was fun getting to know some lovely people from around the country as well.

Absolutely incredible. Breathtaking location, the food was amazing, the lodge is so cute, rooms are…read moresuper nice and so many fun activities and amenities. Staff is incredible. One of the most memorable two days with my family and we can't wait to go back.

Great business with wholesome owners and amazing trainers. The facility is under new ownership and…read moremanagement. Clean stalls, indoor arena and plenty of ride space.

From the owner: Circle 3 Ranch is a multi-generational property Steve and Kim O'Donnell and their daughter Meghan…read moreKelly purchased in 2022. The name represents the number of barrels Meghan's daughter races around in competitions and Ecclesiastes 4:12. The original ranch is the site of the historic Kane family homestead in 1864. Excellence, hard-work and integrity are the values the 3 generations of this family instill while building a premier equestrian facility. Veteran Owned and Operated.

One of the best family-friendly, good quality and long-lived purely Colorado Springs traditions…read moreyou're going to find, Flying W Ranch! We went out there for the Cowboy Christmas show this evening and really enjoyed it. Everyone working there was so kind, friendly, and helpful. The parking folks, the food handlers, the musicians...everyone was great. This place oozes the best parts of Christmas spirit. The food was surprisingly delicious! Its not easy to serve so many folks a really good meal in such a smooth way. But Flying W knocks it out of the ballpark. I think we may have just started a new tradition.

This is my second time to the Flying W Ranch, and both time have been great! The grounds have lots…read moreof activities including animals, axe throwing, and horse carriage rides. There was a lot of rain on my second visit, but the staff did their best to bring the activities under cover. They even had a Native American dance and started dinner early. The food is served promptly and by table in buffet style. However, it takes less than 15 minutes for the hundreds of people to get their food. Impressive! My husband loves the brisket, and I love the cinnamon apples and biscuits. While expensive, it's a great family-friendly outing. Would recommend for those visiting Colorado Springs, it is a nice western experience.

We drove out to Colorado Springs from Denver with the intention of walking around Garden of the…read moreGods. When we arrived to park, however, we saw signs advertising a fall festival right next to the park. It was $8 entry. We were immediately greeted with a huge pumpkin patch, with awesome views of the rocks. We got to see a number of animals, watch living history demonstrations, enjoy live music, as well as have some great snacks and drinks. This was the perfect way to have a leisurely stroll and enjoy the views while also learning local history. Would recommend to both adults and children alike.

Colorado beauty at its best! I came here in the heart of (our very mild) winter to take my dog on…read morethe trails right at the base of Rock Ledge Ranch. Other reviews talk about a great place to bring the family in the summertime, and it's a cool piece of history since it's a working ranch that belonged to Palmers sister in the 1900s, but I'm here to talk about the beautiful and scenic trails right at the base of Garden of the Gods. This is the trailhead and lots of people bring their dogs to go on or off leash as well as being a popular path for bicyclists. The base of the trail has an off leash dog area and I have been told that there is another one inside the park, which is awesome, though I didn't explore it today. There are very easy trails to walk along and feel like you're in nature and you are right at the bottom of the Garden of the Gods rock formations.

I had a great hike at Dawson Butte Ranch the past Sunday (Oct 11, 2020) with my friend and highly…read morerecommend this place for a hike with your friends/family/pooch! This is a spacious place that only has a loop (about 5 miles all the way from the start to finish) so you will never get lost there. It's got some shades so despite the name you will be able to rest and catch some breath in a shaded area if you don't want to be in the sun. The trail is moderate and is mainly sandy which I liked; it's not too burdensome for your knees if you have knee problem. We also saw people with horses and donkeys so there should be some horse/donkey riding place where they offer such service (watch out for their droppings on the trail!) It also offers beautiful views of nearby buttes and you will be able to take great pictures there. Can't wait to go back there again!

Many parts of this hike are desolate & near the road. During this stretch no trees so it's HOT!…read moreMany people here with horses don't have to clean up after but if you have your dog you do!

Great food, drinks, and service! Romana was an excellent server- the place was packed and you'd…read morenever know it with the friendly, patient service she provided. The fried chicken was delicious! And the dill pickle martini was made perfectly. We will be back!

Came with my daughter for breakfast and we both liked this place. Very traditional with some pretty…read morehigh-quality food. We loved the décor. Music was definitely too loud for Saturday morning, but we got past that. We both ordered benedict's and a side pancake to split. I could see the owners were there. Both active on the floor and making sure everything was running smoothly which I appreciate. Nice patio and a lot of families enjoying the weather. Price tag was a bit steep but where aren't these days? Our waitress was super friendly and accommodating. Will I be back? Perhaps if I'm in the area. I would come early as it was packed when we left. Enjoy!

We recently moved from California with two horses, and are so grateful that we found Triple D…read moreRanch! Dena made our transition SO smooth (even received the horses for us - we had them transported and they arrived before we did because we were trapped in a snowstorm!) There are few people with such warmth, skill, and strong communication in the horse industry. Dena also helped start our young gelding, who has progressed immensely under her guidance. Even better, she's taught us everything that she has worked with him on. We just bought a home in the Castle Rock area, and will be moving our horses south with us, and I know we'll miss Triple D immensely. I highly recommend this facility to anyone for boarding, lessons, or training.

Wait staff is great, although food I must admit is simply bad. All the food tastes very bland and…read morethe steaks are some of the worst I have ever had, and for $42 a ripoff (the salad with strawberries however is the best thing on the menu). I've eaten there several times and have never had a good meal, and the menu never seems to change. I have talked to members who say the same thing, but if you don't care about the food or $400 food minimum everything else is pretty good. Views from terrance are beautiful.

We joined last year and LOVE air! We have three kids and love how family friendly the events are…read more We love the pool and love the golf course. Can't wait for the restaurant to open again!

8 mile dirt road into the mountains...what did I get my sister and myself into? Let me tell…read moreyou...something I had never experienced before, at least not all in one place. Amazing views, kind and accommodating people and lodgings, so much riding and so much good food all for what was a ridiculously low cost. The horses were obviously well kept and enjoyed their time with us, I hope, almost as much as we enjoyed ours with them. The food was clean, healthful and almost too much for my 5ft self. Nothing goes to real waste there as they do there best to be sustainable. It is a working ranch so there is a lot going on. Before anyone goes off on the animal cruelty thing, check yourself. They care for and about all of the animals on their property, the domestic and wild ones the same. If I lose some of you on this part, so be it: there is a feeling of faith there...nothing shoved down your throat but a simple reminder to be good to this land and to each other. Check on the pricing as they have summer months and a few other options. We went just as Labor Day was ending and got everything for what I think was less than their summer prices.

Disclaimer: I married into a family that loves this place and has been coming since 50 years ago,…read moreso there has been a heavy bias and favorable context for this place in my kind even before I went. I had seen the damage the fires had done and the lack of trees on the mountains were not a turn off for me, EXCEPT when I forgot to apply sunscreen. I finally went for myself with said family and extended family and it was a blast. Food, activities, entertainment, scenery, it was all fantastic. Staff is wonderful and treat you like friends. They have lots of stuff for kids aged 3 to teens and all those kids had a blast. Made a ton of great memories. Would recommend for anyone who likes active outdoorsy vacations/retreats.

Great place to stop! Super friendly, very clean and safe facilities. Close enough to town to get a…read moregood meal but far enough out to be very quiet. Beautiful location, very secure. If you are traveling with horses its a really good option.

From the owner: Our business strives to assist our guest in having a peaceful and joyful vacation. Children enjoy…read moreinteracting with the animals. Host is available to assist and education families about the animals. We want our guests/families to leave here with lasting memories. Child and pet friendly. Small pets cats or dogs under 20 lbs with a non refundable fee.