3 Best Landmarks in Colorado Springs, CO

Expert-recommended Top 3 Landmarks in Colorado Springs. All selected landmarks undergo our rigorous 50-Point Inspection, assessing reviews, reputation, history, price, proximity, and more to ensure excellence. No Pay-to-Play!

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GLEN EYRIE CASTLE

3820 North 30th Street,
Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Directions

Since 1953

Educational Tours Day Seminars Public and Private English and Seasonal Teas Weddings Banquets Marriage Getaway Personal Spiritual Retreats Palmer's Grounds Coffees Lodging Receptions Conferences The Carriage House BookStore

Glen Eyrie Castle was built in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. The breathtaking beauty of Eyrie and its rich spiritual history create a place where visitors can set aside their worries and catch their breath for some sacred moments. There are 17 guest rooms in the castle and seven meeting rooms, including the Castle Great Hall and two dining rooms. The castle has over 800 acres of magnificent pines, whispering aspen, green lawns, sparkling waterfalls, and impressive rock faces of sandstone. The castle aims to draw its guests closer to what matters by inviting people to join it for historic Castle tours, teas, overnight stays, personal retreats, conferences, and more. Glen Eyrie Castle is a place of transformation and inspiration and a haven. Take the time to get away from daily life and experience calm, relaxation, and escape at one of their events.

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(719) 265-7050 (719) 634-0808

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ROCK LEDGE RANCH HISTORIC SITE

3105 Gateway Road,
Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Directions

Since 1875

Group Tour Collections House Educational and Author Programs Private Events Outreach Kids and Family Dining Options Shop Genealogy School Tours

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is a cultural and natural history ranch and museum depicting life from 1775 to 1907 in the Pikes Peak community. Their displays feature guides, each wearing clothing specific to the time and type of residence, who explain and demonstrate the daily life activities of those who lived in the region. The site engages, inspires, and educates guests with the cultural and agricultural stories of those who inhabited the Pikes Peak region from 1775 to 1907. The ranch also provides a healthy, cultural, and experiential system that interprets the Pikes Peak region's social, agricultural, and economic growth. Tourists can leave their everyday lives to witness history with all five senses and create a lifetime of memories. The historic sites are available during the summer living history initiative and for special events.

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Admission Prices:
Adults (1864)$8
Active or Retired Military$5
Seniors (65+)$5
Youth (Ages 317)$4

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(719) 578-6777

Wed-Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 1pm - 5pm
Mon & Tue: Closed

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WILL ROGERS SHRINE OF THE SUN

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road,
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Directions

Since 1937

Animal Exhibits Docent Tours School and Family Visit Kids/Teens/Adults and Group Programs Historical Buildings Birthday Parties Summer Camps

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun provides an impressive panoramic view of Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. The shrine is located on the side of Cheyenne Mountain at nearly 8,000 feet above sea level. The shrine is just above the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The Rogers Shrine's height on the top deck is 8,136 feet and provides spectacular views of Colorado Springs. The tower comprises five floors, with the ground floor exhibiting murals portraying the local history and three floors honoring Will Rogers's career. The shrine houses many significant cultural attractions, including a 340-square-foot wall by famous Santa Fe artist Randall Davey.

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