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    Stephen B.

    This was a pretty decent addition to my trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The inside of the shrine is adorned with pictures of Will Rogers (which wasn't my cup of tea), and the view of Colorado Springs is magnificent (seriously). You can see everything from Garden of the Gods all the way to Fort Carson. The drive up is treacherous in bad weather, so try to head up on a nice day. Honestly I won't go back unless I want to show someone who hasn't been there before. But it was cool.

    D H.

    I had no idea this place existed. The kids thought they were going to a castle. A very cool memorial to Will Rogers with a lightning fast pictorial overview of his life. Free with a zoo admission. Well worth anyone's time to see the shrine and views from it overlooking Colorado Springs.

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    The shrine is pretty and full of interesting murals and photographs of Wiley Post and Will Rogers. The view from up top is great. Love it!

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    To get to it you enter the gate to the left of the ticket booths at the zoo and drive up the road that is in the zoo.

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    If you're into sports history, or interested in anything Olympian, you'll definitely enjoy this…read moreplace. It's beautiful and has lots of cool high tech attractions. Obviously extremely accessible for wheelchairs, etc. My teens and tweens loved it. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, too.

    The United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum is a fascinating place. Opened just 5 years ago,…read morethis building houses Olympic memorabilia, videos, photographs and a multitude of others items dating back several years documenting the great efforts and strides of both Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have competed. It offers interactive exhibits where visitors can visualize themselves participating in Olympic events. Various types of equipment utilized by Paralympic athletes was displayed, which was wonderful to see and truly heartwarming. Although, there were several exhibits, one in particular involving Bob Beamon, who in 1968, set an Olympic track & field record when he jumped 29 feet 2 1/2 inches. This record stands today and has yet to be broken by any Olympic athlete. Seeing the actual distance he covered was spectacular. Museum staff members are posted throughout the venue and are available to direct and answer questions. There is also a gift shop where visitors can purchase merchandise documenting their visit prior to leaving.

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    If you are near Manitou Springs area, I would recommend visiting the Dwellings. It's self guided…read moreonce you pay the entrance fee. There are small informational signs around the area to let you know more about what you are looking at or you can download the auto tour. The Pueblo building holds pottery, photos, and artifacts. There is a very large gift shop. Bathrooms are located in that building as well.

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    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.

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