Michelle & Alexander

October 29, 2021 •

Michelle & Alexander

October 29, 2021 •

Things to Do

Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak, Colorado 80809, USA

Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, in North America. The ultra-prominent 14,115-foot fourteener is located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado.


Alex & Michelle rode the train to the top before they started dating back in 2014. Yes, the donuts at the top are worth it!

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Manitou Incline

Cascade, CO 80809, USA

the Manitou Incline is a popular hiking trail rising above Manitou Springs, near Colorado Springs. The trail is the remains of a former 3 ft narrow gauge funicular railway whose tracks washed out during a rock slide in 1990.

The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, with an average grade of 45% and as steep as 68% in places, making it a fitness challenge for all. The incline gains 2,011 feet of elevation in 0.88 miles horizontal. Currently the Incline has approximately 2,744 steps from the bottom to the summit, although the top step is numbered "2768". The number of steps changes occasionally with trail maintenance and deterioration.

Michelle's record is 1 hour, 24 minutes to the top... can you beat it?

Manitou Springs, CO, USA

The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, as the downtown area consists of many one-story, adjoining, small shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a creekside city park with a children's playground made from unusual materials. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak


Alex & Michelle love wandering through Manitou Springs, the Penny arcade is among Alex's favorite spots, while Michelle loves the Lavender store!

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center

1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

The Broadmoor

1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

The Broadmoor is a member of Historic Hotels of America of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its visitors have included heads of state, celebrities, and professional sports stars.

Visit the Broadmoor for a morning walk to enjoy the beautiful landscaping, architecture and art work. Stop in to the Golden Bee Resturant for a true Irish Pub experience.

National Museum of World War II Aviation

775 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, USA

Garden of the Gods Visitor Center

1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. This world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits. Learn how the amazing red rocks got there with the NEW Geo-Trekker theater experience, shown every 20 minutes. Delight in one of Colorado's most photographed views while eating in our glass-enclosed café or from our terrace overlooking Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.

The Broadmoor Seven Falls

1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA

Located less than one mile from The Broadmoor, Seven Falls is one of Colorado’s most captivating natural wonders. This magnificent series of waterfalls is situated in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon between the towering Pillars of Hercules. Take in stunning vistas of verdant valleys, striking rock formations and golden prairies as you climb the challenging 224 steps to the hiking trails and the banks of glistening streams that feed Seven Falls, and its 181-foot drop of falling water.

If you’re looking for unforgettable sightseeing in Colorado Springs, this is it!

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA