Simply amazing. Not only did Michael Garmin capture the people, animals, buildings, and interiors…read moreperfectly, but he also created stories you can discern simply from examining the details of each scene. Many of the rooms incorporate Pepper's Ghost effects to change from one scene to another (hence the "magic") and carefully positioned mirrors extend alleys into the distance. It would take hours to fully enjoy every detail, but even a brief visit is definitely worth the stop!.

Love this place during Halloween and Christmas. They do a fun scavenger hunt that really makes you…read morelook in each little nook to ensure you're seeing everything. We go every year and always look forward to it!

You only have til September 22 to experience this amazing traveling exhibition World of Wearable…read moreArt. The pictures say it all. This is the true intersection of art, fashion and design. Some of the artists shown design for Cirque du Soleil. This exhibition was my first introduction to this fine art museum. Other installations going on now include current works by Colorado Springs art instructors as well as established artists in Colorado Springs from the 1900s on.

Three of four loved the new production , Where We Belong at FAC. How did she remember all that? As…read morea Mohegan and a Shakespeare doctoral candidate her discussions on language disappearing was intriguing. In addition having someone sign for the deaf brought another dimension. I loved the show.

We stopped in on a whim, and boy am I glad we did! This is a great activity for adults or families…read morewith a lot to look at and plenty of history. Beautiful historic displays and glass throughout. The attendant at the front was exceptionally friendly and told us all about the property and how she grew up right there. Don't miss out on this activity when in manitou springs

It may not be possible to have a more enjoyable Tea than the one we had here on this gorgeous…read moreautumn afternoon when Manitou Springs glistened. We parked, unintentionally, in the back lower level, so entered through the "dungeon," where we met Kelly, the friendly, tiaraed Duchess of the Dungeon. We were early for our seating, so she regaled us with stories of her childhood adventures in the Castle, where she met "residents" (of the spiritual kind). I use a walker, and there is a back staircase equipped with a chair lift--a new experience for me, and much appreciated. The Queen's Parlor Tea Room was tastefully decorated for Halloween. My friend and I donned slightly outrageous hats before we were seated. The china is lovely, small arrangements of fresh flowers are scattered about, and the afternoon light was heavenly. Our server, Kayla, was delightful, dressed in Victorian style. We made our tea selection from the extensive menu: Pecan Caramel for my friend, and Chai for me. Both were delicious, and the tea pots hold four cups, so there's plenty to share. Light Victorian Tea is three courses: Scones, Savories, and Sweets. The selections vary day-to-day, but all is fresh and beautifully presented and delectable. The scones were of generous size and served right from the oven. Yum! We happened to have the room to ourselves, but Kayla didn't rush us. Instead, we were made to feel welcomed guests. The tiny powder room has the lowest toilet I've ever encountered anywhere, but luckily there's a grab rail. It was needed! At the end of our time there, I decided to descend the outside stairs rather than use the chair lift again. Another employee, Kate, obligingly carried my lightweight rollator down for me. Really, it's apparent employees are happy here, and love their Castle. And so did we. I can hardly wait to return.

What a unique find! This museum has something for everyone. Especially enjoyed the second floor.read more

Amazing museum! They cover everything about Colorado Springs' history. I was a little worried…read morebecause the name didn't sound like it would tell the full history of Colorado Springs. I'm very glad it exceeded my expectations. The tour guide Leah was amazing and very helpful in facilitating the tour. She answered every question and encouraged us to press for more information on specific groups in the Springs. I am taking my kids there soon.

A nice spot. To be clear, these were carefully deconstructed from their original site a century+…read moreago, where they were slowly being looted in their remote, unprotected location. Then they were meticulously reconstructed here preserving a great example of this ancient culture. The park is relatively small but interesting with access to walk through most of the structures. A nice gift shop with some displays & additional artifacts as well. Worth the visit.

This place is beautiful! It's a great place to check out if you're in the area. The museum is a…read morelittle confusing to navigate and could have better signs to locate the bathrooms. But overall, it's a great spot!

My family was visiting Colorado Springs during Spring Break. We were looking for something…read moreinteresting indoors to do while it was still too chilly go hiking. We had a military discount, so it cost our family of 4 $20 to go in. There were lots of things to look at, great photo spots, two scavenger hunts to get us all exploring and reading the plaques (all 4 of us got a color changing pencil for turning in the correct papers), and a free poster to remember the visit. There are some displays that were hands on, and some that were off limits. There were lots of sanitizer stations, and signs reminding everyone to stay 6' apart. We had no problem avoiding the other people in the building. We bought some astronaut ice cream to share in the gift shop. We were in the center for about 1.5 hours. They had demonstrations of making ice cream and also tablets that could control robots, but both had crowd limits, and we didn't want to wait. The staff was very polite and friendly in explaining the wait time. When we left there was a family waiting to go in, with someone at the front door to keep a count of the number of people inside. We wore masks the entire visit. Definitely worth a visit, not sure if my teenagers would go back for a second visit if the displays don't change often, but they both said they enjoyed the trip, and both made references to things they learned later in the day.

When my daughter were in CS a couple of months ago, we had this place on our list and it didn't…read moredisappoint! It was very interactive, which is great when you are trying to teach your kids things, especially with science. There were a lot of stations to do stuff as well. All of the employees were really nice as well. Not sure if we would go back since we already 'been there and done that' but it was really cool the first time.

Fun, small museum with interesting history. Entry is 8$ per person…read more There's old fashioned rooms to go in and look at how things used to be back in the day. Next, you can pan for real gold in a special area outside. Then, you can look at old furnished rooms (behind glass) with antiques & pieces of history including the bed of the 21st President. Lastly, there is a short film about Colorado Springs history. This place would be a great, short excursion if you are visiting Colorado Springs.

Ghost Town Museum - A Mix of Magic and Misses…read more There's definitely a lot to see here--every nook and cranny is packed with relics from Colorado's early days. It's a cool peek into how folks lived back then, and there's no shortage of vintage eye candy. Some items are clearly marked with "Do Not Touch" signs. One wasn't--so naturally, my curious son gave it a go to see how it worked. A staff member walked by and, instead of gently redirecting, chose to loudly scold him in front of others. It was uncomfortable and felt a little over the top for a kid just being curious. Not exactly a warm, educational moment. We moved on quickly--but not before one of us made sure to gently touch one more thing, for good measure. The shooting gallery was a hit with the kids. Change machines are a surprisingly nice convenience. Gold panning? Fun to try, but we struck out. Informative movie? Worth sitting for. Gift shop? Cool stuff, but brace for sticker shock. All in all, it's worth a stop if you're into Old West history, but a little more grace from staff would go a long way in keeping the experience fun--especially for families.

This is a very well preserved original Colorado Springs home built just after the civil war. Most…read moreeverything in the home is as it was from the late 1800's. It is a beautiful example of how people lived in that time period. Not only is the house well preserved, but the grounds and gardens are especially beautiful. The tour guide filled in plenty of history on the family as well as living in Colorado Springs in that time period. Well worth the guided tour!!

This is more than just a house tour. It's a step back in time to early Colorado Springs history…read more The docent is very well educated and gives an entertaining lesson on Colorado Springs and many prominent early settlers of this area. In the home there are well preserved treasures that are worth seeing. General tours are adults 7.00 and children are 3.00. Senior Citizens are fairly cheap as well. Originally we didn't have time to stay for a whole tour but the docent gave us a nice taste of what was available. This would be an excellent tour for field trips of small classes. I would call ahead and see what rates are like.

Manitou Springs is an adorable, quaint little Rocky Mountain village outside of Colorado Springs…read morethat is a *must* for folks who enjoy an active lifestyle. The stairway to heaven known as the Manitou Incline https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-incline-manitou-springs is here, as well as nearby Cave of the Winds https://www.yelp.com/biz/cave-of-the-winds-mountain-park-manitou-springs, Pike's Peak https://www.yelp.com/biz/pikes-peak-americas-mountain-cascade-2 and Garden of the Gods https://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-of-the-gods-visitor-and-nature-center-colorado-springs with all of their trails and scenic views. Plus, you can sip from several different naturally carbonated springs http://manitoumineralsprings.org/pdf_files/brochure.pdf and eat some fabulous meals & desserts at the numerous quirky restaurants on the main drag. When you're ready to slow down, you can visit one of 11 art galleries. Almost everything is accessible on foot or via the free shuttle system that circulates through town. It's about 75 miles or a 90-minute drive from Denver (depending on traffic), but if you have the extra time and don't want to drive or park, you can take a Bustang $12 fare South Line https://www.ridebustang.com/south-line bus into Colorado Springs and from there catch the $2 fare #3 shuttle into Manitou https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/rt3_spweb2018.pdf. Free parking is available at Memorial Park https://www.yelp.com/biz/memorial-park-manitou-springs, from which you can take a free shuttle https://www.yelp.com/biz/bus-system-mountain-metropolitan-transit-colorado-springs-2 into town, the Incline, or the Pike's Peak Cog stop, but walking most of the village itself is totally doable from the park if you are fit. Don't forget your refillable bottles for the spring water! More helpful links (since Yelp doesn't want to update the biz listing to include a relevant URL): Mineral Springs CC & Visitor's Bureau https://manitousprings.org/ Mineral Springs Foundation http://manitoumineralsprings.org Mineral Springs City Government http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/

Quaint, hipster little town. It has some local shops, as well as some touristy type places to buy…read moresouvenirs. The view is nice, with this town being at the base of the mointaind. It has a nice little mountain vibe and it's fun to walk from one end to the other to browse the shops.

This place is awesome. First off, you can buy tickets online or in person. It's not a hassle either…read moreway. They offer first responder discount and student discount, which is amazing and inexpensive. There's so much to see in this museum, lots to learn, many interactive games... it was such a great experience and at the end there was a film prior to leaving that was in a movie theater, which was absolutely beautiful. It brought me to tears and made me feel so prideful to be in the USA. The staff here is absolutely amazing, very outgoing, charismatic, and kind. Please continue to support the USA, Olympic and Paralympic museum!! what a great experience here in Colorado Springs.

In a seemingly time to be proud to be America, this place brought some patriotism to my heart. It's…read morebeen on my to do list for awhile and when we had two day to kill in Colorado Springs, knew it was time to finally go. We found a deal on Groupon which helped with the cost and visited on a Sunday afternoon. Crowds were sparse and we ran into people every now and then but it was refreshing not to be bumping into people at every turn. They have excellent exhibits ranging from history to artifacts and a number of interactive exhibits where you can test your agility and be an Olympian for a couple seconds! They even had the Miracle on Ice scoreboard, so cool to see. Walk out of this place not chanting USA, USA, USA. I dare you!