Things to Do with Friends in Manitou Springs, Colorado

Western Museum of Mining and Industry

In 1970, the Museum of the West was incorporated as a private non-profit with a mission to preserve and interpret the rich mining history of

Angler’s Covey

At Angler’s Covey, we design a quality fly fishing experience with your needs in mind, whether you’re a beginner or advanced fly fisher. Join us

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

See amazing views from one of the world’s highest suspension bridges. Family fun at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, only 1 hour from Colorado Springs.

Rocky Mountain Ride

Pikes Peak Tours Ride along the Pikes Peak Highway with our safe and friendly tour guide/drivers for a breathtaking tour to the summit at 14,115

Manitou Springs Fire Department Museum

Inside Miramont Castle, the museum features antique and vintage fire memorabilia from the Pikes Peak region. The hallmark is an 1880 Hose Cart, the oldest piece of registered fire apparatus in the state of Colorado.

The Summit House at Pikes Peak

The Summit House is a gift house located on the top of Pikes Peak America’s Mountain. You can buy donuts, fudge and gifts at 14,015 feet with a view too!

Flying W Ranch

With its humble beginnings as a mountain cattle ranch in 1947, the Flying W Ranch is a living symbol of Western Heritage, embodying the romantic

Manitou Springs Heritage Center

Non-profit history museum featuring Manitou Springs exhibits, photo collections, archives, events and museum store. Always free admission, call for hours.

Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours

One Location, 100% FUN! – Royal Gorge Zipline Tours, Rafting, Vacation Rentals & the Whitewater Bar & Grill. “Classic Colorado” Adrenaline meets beauty, You will

Visit Colorado Springs

Call for seasonal hours. Brochures, maps and ideas for making the most of your visit to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run & 10K

The race course loops through the scenic Garden of the Gods Park between Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs. Elevation ranges from 6,210′ up to 6,530′.

Adventure’s Out West

Ziplines in Manitou Springs Zipline with family and friends over the foothills of historic Manitou Springs at the foot of Pikes Peak for up to

SBR MotorSports Park

SBR MotorSports have the fastest go-kart rentals in Colorado Springs. We accommodate groups, birthday parties, or friends out for an afternoon of fun.

Buggy Tours LLC

Buggy Tours offers summit tours of Pikes Peak that bypass the shuttle buses, as well as offering hiker pickup options. We also offer our scenic

Miramont Castle

Take a self-guided tour through a Manitou National Historic Landmark, 30-room Victorian Castle then have lunch or high tea in the Queen’s Parlour Team Room.

Ghost Town Museum

We’re committed to making the Wild West accessible to families and visitors of the Pikes Peak region by offering an authentic western experience year-round at

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy located in Colorado Springs, Colorado educates the public about rodeo history.

Rock Ledge Ranch

The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods: American Indian area in 1775; 1860’s Galloway Homestead; 1880’s Chambers Home and Ranch; 1907 Edwardian Country Estate.