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Featuring hands-on exhibits, gold panning, a working steam engine and Oro and Nugget, mascot burros!
Western Museum of Mining & Industry (WMMI) is a museum dedicated to the mining history and industrial technology of the western United States and the country’s history in general. Located at 225 North Gate Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the museum is composed of a 27 acre track of land with indoor and outdoor exhibits on display throughout. Visitation to the museum is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, from Mondays through Saturdays.
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The main officer cadet school for the United States Air Force and Space Force. Founded in 1954, it does not have the same classical-style buildings of some of the other academies, but the campus is nestled in the foothills of the Rampart range with breathtaking scenery, and the Cadet Chapel is widely regarded an icon of modernist architecture. Tours are available year round during regular visiting hours.
The only heritage center in the world devoted to professional rodeo, with two multi-media presentations and Hall of Champions.
A series of dramatic sandstone formations, enclosed by a city park. Excellent for hiking and technical rock climbing.
A seasonal living history museum ranging across four time periods encompassing authentic American Indian, early settler, Victorian and Edwardian eras.
The most famous peak in Colorado, inspiring the song "America the Beautiful", dominates over the city to the west. Drive to the top, or ascend by Cog Rail. Feeling fit? Hike up Barr Trail to the summit, especially beautiful in the summer with all the wild flowers. Feeling really fit? Run up during the Pikes Peak Ascent or run up and down in the Pikes Peak Marathon.