3 Best Landmarks in Colorado Springs, CO

"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, inspiration, and a haven. Take time to get away from daily life and experience calm, relaxation, and a sense of escape at one of their events.

"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.

"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.