Best History Museum in Colorado Springs

"The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is committed to building a lasting relationship to the Pikes Peak Region by preserving and sharing the cultural history through innovative exhibits. Things to do at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum:. See the building – it was formerly the El Paso County courthouse."

"As you might expect from the city that hosts the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs is very proud of its aviation, and one of the best places to visit for aviation interests is the National Museum of World War II Aviation. For starters, it’s located very near the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport and Peterson Air Force Base, so planes are constantly overhead. It also boasts a wide variety of photos, texts, artifacts and other paraphernalia from both WWII and other airborne events of that time period."

"The National Museum of World War II Aviation is the only museum focused on the significance of aviation in the Great War in the world. They seek to provide the public with knowledge about how and why aviation in World War II impacted the world we see today."

"The American Numismatic Association is a non-profit organization that features a museum housed with money-related cultural and historical artifacts in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The museum explores the science, history, and art of currency and currency-related items. It is equipped with three main galleries that display spectacular exhibits filled with many precious rarities."

"If there is one universal truth, no matter what your age or where you live, it’s that everyone loves money. Not to say money should be worshiped or take precedent over more important things like love, family, and respect. With that said, this museum is certainly fascinating and filled with an enormous amount of historic items."

"This is because it is home to America’s biggest and most extensive collections of tokens, coins, and paper money. The museum is set against the sprawling and beautiful Colorado College campus, making it a unique and exciting treat to visit. The Money Museum was founded by the prestigious American Numismatic Association (ANA)."

"Head over to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy to get a sense of Colorado's history as part of the Wild West. The Museum features one of the most comprehensive collections on the subject in the United States, with over 120 photographic prints taken between 1919 and 1957, otherwise known as "the golden years of rodeo." The idea is to educate the public about the history of rodeo in Colorado and its contribution to Western culture."

"Colorado Springs might not be the first place to come to mind when you think about the rodeo. Despite appearances, however, it’s home to a thriving rodeo scene, and one of its biggest tourist attractions is the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Dedicated to the history of rodeo in all forms, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame is part museum and part visitor’s center."

"The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy located in Colorado Springs, Colorado educates the public about rodeo history."

"This museum offers exhibits, events, and walking tours centered around the history of Manitou Springs, its culture and preservation. Additional information can be found at www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org."

"Non-profit history museum featuring Manitou Springs exhibits, photo collections, archives, events and museum store. Always free admission, call for hours."

"More than three years in gestation, this dinosaur of an experience hatched in 2016 and comes highly recommended for fans of the Jurassic period and anyone interested in the evolution of life on the planet. Featuring interactive science-focused displays, the opportunity to get hands-on with genuine dinosaur fossils, life-size fossil casts and convincing animatronic beasties. A multistory ropes course completes the fun."

"Cold Stone Creamery offers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience. Ice Cream, Cakes, Shakes, Birthday Cake the Way You Want It"

"This family-owned soft serve ice cream store has been a Colorado Springs favorite since 1954. Icebergs are full of candy bars, brownies and anything else you can think to mix in. Enjoy a Boston Shake or hand-dipped cones."

"Drive in, park and enjoy one of the remnants of childhood trips to the local soft-serve ice cream joint. Bonus: There’s some good eating…"

"Gives you that kid feeling when your parents or aunt's and uncles would take you there. Great place great staff great eats."

"Cold Stone Creamery offers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience. Ice Cream, Cakes, Shakes, Birthday Cake the Way You Want It"

"From the first bite, sweet memories of your Mom’s cake, fresh from the oven, gently tug at your heart. At Nothing Bundt Cakes, two good friends have combined the warmth of nostalgia with a fresh, modern approach. Their luscious cakes are made with the finest, premium ingredients, including fresh eggs, real butter and cream cheese."

"Memorial Park is a sprawling lakeside park located in Colorado Springs. This multi-use park features multiple tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, multi-use sports fields, and sand volleyball courts. There is also a bicycle velodrome, aquatic center, and ice skating center."

"Memorial Park is one of the largest public parks in Colorado Springs. It’s also one of the busiest. In addition to gyms, pools, pavilions, athletic courts, picnic areas, skate parks and activity centers, there’s also a lake for boating in the summer and ice skating in the winter."

"Outdoor activities include the Velodrome (bicycle racing), ball fields, tennis courts, horseshoes, playgrounds, outdoor swimming and paddleboating in Prospect Lake, and more. Lots of big events, like the Hot Air Balloon Festival!"

"This is a great hike when you have kids who like landmarks along the hike. The trail follows the stream, and kids can count off the 7 bridges as you go. There are trails to go further beyond the seventh bridge, but a local guide I spoke with said it’s not as interesting and could be tedious for kids."

"If you’re looking for one of the top parks in the city, you have to stop by Bear Creek Regional Park. This 545 acre park is a great spot for hiking, biking, and frolicking with your dog(s) on the 10 miles of multi-purpose paved and unpaved trails. Well-known for its great dog park, Bear Creek has many other things to offer travelers."