The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has many lights, holiday events, and immersive animal exhibits during the winter. The tickets run about $25 for adults and $20 for children, and they offer military discounts.

The Broadmoor is a beautiful resort in the foothills of Colorado Springs. You could splurge and book a room there, however, there is always a huge Gingerbread display in the hotel, there are many shops and restaurants to visit (our favorite is the Golden Bee), and it offers an opportunity to walk around the resort and look at their beautiful lights during the holidays.

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers a timeless experience by capturing the history of Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the hopes and dreams of future generations. Adult tickets are about $20, children are about $12, and they offer military discounts.

The North Pole is an amusement park in the mountains of Colorado Springs. It offers rides and a chance to meet Santa. The admittance into the park is free and you can purchase wristbands for the rides in the park.

This place offers a really cool movie experience. They bring your food and drink right to your seat throughout the movie and there is a bar attached so you can play games/hangout afterward. A fun activity for a date night!

Enjoy the climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay and throughout their sports bar and restaurant. You can use their clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and their high-tech balls will score themselves.