Activities in Colorado Springs

-Garden of the Gods is a beautiful, free park that is world-renowned for its uniquely-shaped red rocks. There are many hiking trails in the area, but you can take in the beauty of the park by driving through.

-The Broadmoor Hotel is a 5-star resort hotel that has hosted famous characters such as Frank Sinatra and the President of the United States. Stop in for a drink at the bar, or grab a cup of coffee from the cafe and enjoy a calm stroll around the lake situated in the middle of the Broadmoor’s campus.

-North Cheyenne Canyon is a hiking area that is close to Lukas’ heart. He used to run the trails in the canyon for endurance training when he was competing in figure skating. It is also a favorite place of his dog, Zile. There is over 100 miles of trails, all free to use.

-Olympic Training Center is the training facility and home of many Team USA athletes, from swimming, to fencing, to figure skating. Stop in for a tour of the facility, often times done by one of the resident athletes. If you are still in the athletics mood after visiting, go to the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum.

-Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is rated as one of the best Zoos in the United States, and even the World. Situated on the side of Cheyenne mountain, the zoo is also the highest elevation zoo in the world! As a zoo that focuses on rehabilitating animals and helping increase the population of endangered species, all admissions go toward animal conservation. You can also feed the giraffes, which is entertaining for people of all ages!

There are also a phenomenal amount of bars and restaurants in Colorado Springs that can tickle the fancy of even the most picky eaters. Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs is a great place to start exploring all of the food and drink options in the city.