Nearby Activities

Make the most of the Rocky Mountains

Our recommendations for things to do in and around Woodland Park

From hiking and fishing to exploring national parks and nearby mountain towns, there is so much to do close to Pikes Peak Ranch. Join us for the experience of a lifetime in the Colorado mountains.

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Ready for an adventure? Check out our favorites!

Featured Adventures

Popular Attractions

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center

COLORADO SPRINGS – A registered National Natural Landmark with 300’ towering sandstone rock formations.
719-634-6666

Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain

CASCADE – Highway 24 west to Cascade. Drive to the summit via the Pikes Peak Highway. Open year-round weather permitting. Call for hours and fees.
719-385-7325

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park

CANON CITY–Home of America’s highest suspension bridge and zip line. Open year-round, weather permitting.
888-333-5597

Restaurants

Fine Dining

Briarhurst Manor Estate

MANITOU SPRINGS — Fine dining American fare served in the rooms of an 1876 Tudor house with a Pike’s Peak view.
719-685-1864

The Broadmoore Restaurant & Lounges

COLORADO SPRINGS — Iconic Colorado Springs resort with multiple on-site dining options.
719-577-5733

The Pepper Tree

COLORADO SPRINGS — Known for their unique tableside preparation of steaks, Pepper Tree boasts seafood and an extensive wine list as well.
719 471-4888

Breakfast/Lunch

Joanie’s Deli

WOODLAND PARK — #1 breakfast and lunch in Woodland Park
719-686-9091

The Hungry Bear

WOODLAND PARK — Comfort food specializing in classic breakfasts.
719-687-5912

Righteous Grounds Coffee Roasters

WOODLAND PARK — Small batch artisan roaster with small breakfast bites
719-357-6276

Casual & Family Dining

AJ’s Pizzeria

WOODLAND PARK — Grilled thin-crust pizzas & slices, with salads, sandwiches & beers on tap.
719-687-4505

Wines of Colorado

CASCADE —Creekside, wine-centric dining with American cuisine, a tasting room & a shop.
719-684-0900

Fiesta Mexicana Family Restaurant

WOODLAND PARK — Casual restaurant with staple, authentic Mexican dishes.
719-687-3511

Peak View BBQ & Taproom

WOODLAND PARK — Popular barbeque and taproom.
719-686-6998

Fusion Japan

WOODLAND PARK — Casual spot offering creative sushi rolls along with Japanese & Thai dishes, plus beer, wine & sake.
719 -687-2228

Bars & Grills

110 Reserve

WOODLAND PARK — Unfussy spot for cocktails, beer, and small bites.
719-640-9663

Black Bear Distillery

MOUNTAIN FALLS — Distillery in a 70-year-old log cabin.
719-684-9648

McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub

DIVIDE — Irish pub with pizza, a patio, and a welcoming atmosphere.
719-686-7703

Judge’s Char Grill

WOODLAND PARK — Family-owned casual restaurant with game-day ready televisions.
719-687-8155

Bierwerks

WOODLAND PARK — Craft brewery offering German-style beers & light bites in a sunny taproom.
719-686-8100

Kids Attractions

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Famous for its diverse collection of animals and stunning views of Colorado Springs.
719-633-9925

Ghost Town Museum

COLORADO SPRINGS – Journey back 100 years in this 1800’s old west town.
719-634-0696

Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama and Dinner Theater

MANITOU SPRINGS – Comedy melodrama with Vaudeville-style “Olio” and family-style dinner.
719-685-5104

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

WOODLAND PARK – Theater, interactive exhibits, “live” fossil lab, and on-site “Prehistoric Paradise” store.
719-686-1820

Woodland Park Aquatic Center

WOODLAND PARK – Open daily with lap lanes, splash pool, water slide, Dive in Movies, and Parent’s Night Out.
719-687-5233

Santa’s Workshop/North Pole

PIKES PEAK HIGHWAY – Christmas-theme Family Amusement Park with rides, shows, gift shops, and Santa himself!
719-684-9432

Outdoor Activities

ATV’s Great Outdoors Adventures

Located 1 Mile from the ranch! Great Outdoors Adventures (GOA) is a family owned off-road and on-road vehicle rental company in Colorado. Book Now

Arkansas River Tours & The Adventure Company

BUENA VISTA – Rafting experiences on Colorado’s Arkansas River, ranging from half-day to multi-day trips.
River Tours:
719-942-4362
Adventure Company:
800-321-4352

Breckenridge & Keystone

Skiing, snowboarding, sledding parks, hiking, biking, etc.

Good Time Adventures

BRECKENRIDGE – Snowmobiling & dog sledding
970-453-7604

Eleven Mile & Spinney State Parks

LAKE GEORGE – Offering camping, fishing, hiking, full-service marina, and much more. Also, check out nearby Spinney Mountain State Park.
719-748-3401

Academy Riding Stables

MANITOU SPRINGS – One- or two-hour rides through Garden of the Gods Park. Reservations recommended.
719-633-5667
1-888-700-0410

Colorado Trout Hunters

STATEWIDE – We are privileged to offer top-quality, fully-guided, and instructional fly fishing trips on some of Colorado’s premier public and private trout waters.
303-325-5515

Museums & Historical Places

Cripple Creek Heritage Center

CRIPPLE CREEK – World-famous gold mining camp and interactive displays.
719-689-3315
877-858-4653

Florissant Fossil Beds

FLORISSANT – Discover one of the richest fossil deposits in the world, massive petrified redwood trees, insects, and plant fossils all from 34 million years ago.
719-748-3253

Old Homestead House Museum

CRIPPLE CREEK – Step back in time with a visit to an 1896 Brothel.
719-689-3090

Manitou Springs Heritage Center

MANITOU SPRINGS – A growing resource center with photograph ygallery, exhibits, and research facility with guided walking tours of the Historic District.
719-685-1454

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

MANITOU SPRINGS – Prehistoric Anasazi Indian ruins (1100-1300 A.D.) and museums displaying prehistoric artifacts, retail stores.
719-685-5242
719-685-5394
1-800-354-9971

Miramont Castle

MANITOU SPRINGS – A 46-room National Historic Landmark. Self-guided tours through the Victorian museum featuring nine styles of architecture.
719-685-1011
1-888-685-1011

Mollie Kathleen Mine

CRIPPLE CREEK – The World’s only 1000-foot vertical shaft Gold Mine Tour!
719-689-2466
888-291-5689 #9101

United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum

COLORADO SPRINGS – A 60,000 sqft museum opened in July 2020.
719-497-1234

Other Attractions

Air Force Academy

COLORADO SPRINGS – Visitor Center
719-333-2025

Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center

DIVIDE – Educational wolf and wildlife tours in a natural setting.
719-687-9742

Gambling

Several businesses in Cripple Creek: Bronco Billy’s, Wildwood Casino, Midnight Rose, etc.