Spring 2023 has been rainy and wet for the Colorado Springs area, and it can be hard to find diverting activities when you can't enjoy the great outdoors. Here are some of our favorite activities that will keep you out of the rain and entertained:
1. Check out Cave of the Winds
Cave of the winds offers family friendly tours that educate visitors on history and geology of the cave. They also have fun activities for all ages including the Wind Walker challenge course, Cliffhanger climbing wall, and if you're daring enough you can ride the "Bat-A-Pult"! The "Bat-A-Pult" launches you across Williams canyon on a 1,200 foot round-trip flight. https://caveofthewinds.com
2. Visit Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs
Miramont Castle Museum is an impressive 1895 home with more than 14,000 square feet of local history to explore. Don't forget to make a reservation for lunch and a multi-course Victorian tea in the Queen's Parlour Tearoom! https://www.miramontcastle.org
3. Pay a visit to the new Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Learn more about Team USA and the history of the Olympics and Paralympics in the new state-of-the-art museum in Downtown Colorado Springs! https://usopm.org/plan-your-visit/inside-the-museum/
4. Travel back in time at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry
This museum offers the opportunity to learn more about the history of mining and ranching that helped shape the history of the American West. Visitors can pan for gold or venture through a recreation of a mining shaft. https://wmmi.org/plan-your-visit/mission-exhibits-history.html
5. Learn about Colorado Springs history at the Pioneers Museum
The Pioneers Museum has regularly rotating special exhibits and a permanent collection of some of the most interesting items from Colorado Springs history. https://www.cspm.org
6. Experience something new at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
There is always something exciting to experience at the Fine Arts Center, whether it's a new featured exhibit, exploring their permanent collection, or catching a musical or play in the theatre. You can also express your creative side by taking an art class! https://fac.coloradocollege.edu
7. Find something unique - Go Antiquing!
There are plenty of great antique stores in Colorado Springs where there are treasures waiting for you to find. Even if you don't buy it's always a good day to walk around and explore.
Here are a few locations to get you started:
Sweet William Antique Mall - 2109 Broadway Street http://www.sweetwilliamantiquemall.com
American Classics Marketplace - 1815 N Academy Blvd http://americanclassicsmarketplace.com
Paris Market Vintage - 1885 Briargate Pkwy https://parismarketvintage.business.site
Photo Credits:
Cave of the winds courtesy of https://caveofthewinds.com; Western Museum of Mining & Industry Museum courtesy of https://wmmi.org; Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum courtesy of https://www.cspm.org;Miramont Castle courtesy of http://www.miramontcastle.org/pages/gallery; United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum courtesy of https://usopm.org