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Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

1.52km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is a must-see for any nature lover. Situated in Teller County, Colorado, the center offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and the Garden of the Gods National Park. Visitors can learn about the area's history and geology at the on-site museum, go for a hike or bike ride on one of the many trails, or take a scenic cable car ride to the top of Pikes Peak. The nature center also offers a variety of educational programs for all ages.

Bear Creek Nature Center

Bear Creek Nature Center

2.49km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

A non profit that aims to spread the joy of nature and the outdoor world. it is one of the iconic location where you can spend some nice time in the middle of nature. Hike the foothills, search for mule deer, and discover Bear Creek! Scrub oak thicket, ponderosa pine forests, meadows, a mountain creek, and abundant foothills wildlife attract children and adults to Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center.

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

2.89km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is a living history museum and farm, depicting life in the Pikes Peak region. Restored buildings and period-appropriate attired museum guides depict life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods and in four different households: American Indian life in 1775; an 1860s cabin ; an 1880s farm; and a 1907 Edwardian Country Estate.

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

3.04km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Garden of the Gods is a public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971. The garden's red rock formations were created during a geological upheaval along a natural fault line millions of years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that prehistoric people visited Garden of the Gods about 1330 BC.The outstanding geologic features of the park, including Steamboat Rock, the Three Graces, and Balanced Rock.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

3.17km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

This is a rare historical treasure. Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, cliff dwellings over 800 years old await you here. You are encouraged to explore the dwellings room by room using a self-guided tour. The attraction was established using replica and reconstructed Pueblo cliff dwellings. An associated private museum features commercially-developed displays about Ancestral Puebloan peoples from the perspective of white settlers in the American West.

Bear Creek Dog Park

Bear Creek Dog Park

3.38km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

An amazing outdoor fully fenced 25 acre dog park which has many great amenities including Bear Creek with splash areas, shade, fenced agility-training area, 3/4-mile trail loop trail, separate fenced small-dog area, benches, picnic tables, information kiosk, trash cans, bag dispensers, water fountain and heated men's & women's restrooms.

Bear Creek Regional Park

Bear Creek Regional Park

3.72km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center is a regional park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that has trails for hiking, horseback riding, running and cycling. Within the park is a nature center and the El Paso Park Headquarters.There are tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, an archery range, and other sports fields and courts. A section of the park is dedicated as a dog park.

Miramont Castle Museum

Miramont Castle Museum

3.88km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Miramont Castle is a museum located in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The Castle was originally built in 1895 as a private home for Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a French-born Catholic priestThe castle is over 14,000 feet of unique design, including eight-sided and sixteen-sided rooms, a solarium, a grand staircase and a variety of details both big and small that capture the eye.

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

4.08km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park is a popular tourist destination in Teller County. The park features a variety of attractions, including hiking trails, a scenic chairlift, and an observation deck that offers sweeping views of the nearby mountains. Visitors can also tour the historic Manitou Cave, which was once used by Native Americans as a place of refuge. Today, the cave is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to see firsthand the geological formations that have shaped the area.

The Broadmoor Seven Falls

The Broadmoor Seven Falls

4.12km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

This is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s.The sum of the height of the seven falls is 181 feet and there are a total of 224 steps on the staircase from the base of the falls to the peak.

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

4.29km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Cave of the Winds is one of America’s favorite show caves, located at the base of Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs. On top of cave tours, they offer a slew of mountain activities, including a via ferrata, zip line and Terror-Dactyl among their most known attractions.

Pikes Peak Greenway Trail

Pikes Peak Greenway Trail

4.35km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

This is a popular multi-use trail that runs north to south across the whole city of Colorado Springs. It connects to a number of other trails and with multiple trailheads it is easily accessible from many parts of the city. It is classified as an easy trail that parallels Monument Creek, Fountain Creek and I-25. The estimated cycling time is 1.25 hours, without stops. Criterium Bike shop is located along the trail at 6150 Corporate Drive for any needed bike repairs.

Monument Valley Park

Monument Valley Park

4.4km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Monument Valley Park is a historic, recreational park in Colorado Springs, Colorado through which Monument Creek flows. It is a National Register of Historic Places listing and is on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties.The park offers concrete and gravel trails for hiking, biking and walking. It has fields and courts for basketball, tennis, soccer, baseball, and volleyball. The park has the city's first public swimming pool and playgrounds.

American Numismatic Association

American Numismatic Association

4.66km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

The American Numismatic Association is an organization founded in 1891 by George Francis Heath. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, it was formed to advance the knowledge of numismatics along educational, historical, and scientific lines, as well as to enhance interest in the hobby.The ANA's Colorado Springs headquarters houses its administrative offices, library, and money museum

America the Beautiful Park

America the Beautiful Park

4.74km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

This beautiful park with 16.9 acres land is a local favorite for kids, runers, dogs and events. Connects to Pikes Peak Greenway Trail.There are interactive pieces of art, called Quirks, which inhabit one side of the playground. It would provide a community space where people could convene in the beauty of the city. It was completed in 2005, after many years of planning and construction, with the sculptural fountain being dedicated soon after.

McAllister House Museum

McAllister House Museum

4.84km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

The McAllister House is a historic house located on 423 N. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1973. It was owned by Henry McAllister and was opened as a public museum in 1961.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

4.91km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

The 60,000 sf United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs features 20,000 sf of galleries, a state-of-the-art theater, event space and café.The museum is part of the City for Champions development project in Colorado Springs, though it licenses the Olympic name and operates separately from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The museum recognizes Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have represented Team USA.

Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts

Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts

5.06km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts is a concert auditorium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It serves as an entertainment, cultural, educational, and assembly center for the citizens of El Paso County, the Pikes Peak region, and the surrounding area.The concert hall features seating throughout the orchestra, loge, mezzanine and balcony sections. There are side box seats at the mezzanine and balcony levels, seat towers can be positioned on stage.

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

5.38km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

A majestic museum located within Alamo Square Park the museum is also home to the Starsmore Center for Local History, a manuscript collection and research facility. The museum preserves the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region, and features permanent exhibits on the history of the area and changing exhibits on topics of broad interest.

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

5.76km from Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Cottonwood Center for the Arts is a nonprofit arts complex located in downtown Colorado Springs. Cottonwood holds over 80 studio artists, gallery spaces, a theater and classrooms. Our diverse programming includes monthly First Friday events, arts education for youth and adults, open calls for entry and other exhibition opportunities, tours, educational panel discussions, workshops, live arts demonstrations, and more.

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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

3550 W High St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

Red Rock Canyon Open Space is an icon for outdoor recreation enthusiasts in Colorado Springs, providing locals and Colorado visitors alike with one of the most versatile, beautiful and fun open spaces in the Pikes Peak regionThe park consists of a series of parallel ridges and eroded canyons.