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Road Trip Colorado Springs, South Dakota, and Missouri

A trip from August 10, 2008 to August 21, 2008, travelling to Waterford, Kansas City, Overland Park …
Just me and my man for some new adventures
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Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs...
Day:
08/10/2008 to 08/21/2008
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Sun 08/10/08 (day 1) - Waterford

leave at 11pm Aug.10
time to go!!
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Waterford, MI 48328
USA
Sun Aug 10 11:00pm - Sun Aug 10 11:45pm
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Mon 08/11/08 (day 2) - Kansas City, Overland Park

In 423 trips
Kansas City Zoo
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This zoo is a must-see for children and adults interested in getting back to nature. This sprawling park, which …
Thing to Do
6700 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO 64132
United States
+1 816 513 5700
Mon Aug 11 11:00am - Mon Aug 11 2:00pm
Notes
$8.50 each
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Howard Johnson Inn Overland Park
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Gold Medal Award Property National Award Winning Hotel FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET, WIRELESS, DSL Complimentary Rise …
Hotel
Howard Johnson Inn Overland Park
7508 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66202
United States
913-262-9600
Mon Aug 11 3:00pm - Tue Aug 12 4:00am
Notes
check in before 6 after 3 reserved 02/20/08
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Tue 08/12/08 (day 3) - Colorado Springs

leave at 4am
hope to spot a tornado on the drive through Kansas to Colorado Springs!
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Tue Aug 12 4:00am - Tue Aug 12 1:00pm
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Garden of the Gods Campground
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Hotel
3704 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
United States
(719)475-9450
Tue Aug 12 1:00pm - Mon Aug 18 11:00am
Notes
reserved 2/4/2008 cabin site, need linens and towels
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Garden of The Gods
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This remarkable 1,360-acre park is so full of weird and surreal red sandstone rock formations that it looks like …
Thing to Do
Garden of The Gods
1805 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
United States
+1 719 634 6666
Tue Aug 12 4:00pm - Tue Aug 12 8:00pm
Notes
pictures and dinner
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Josh and John's Ice Cream
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Restaurant
111 E Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States
(719) 632-0299
Tue Aug 12 8:30pm - Tue Aug 12 9:00pm
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Wed 08/13/08 (day 4) - Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs

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Bon Ton's Cafe
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A true sign of this restaurant's popularity is that it is described as "where the locals eat." Casual and unassuming …
Entertainment
2601 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
United States
+1 719 634 1007
Wed Aug 13 9:00am - Wed Aug 13 10:00am
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Glen Eyrie
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This 67-room Tudor-style castle, built in 1904 by General Palmer, sits on 700 acres along the foothills amidst …
Thing to Do
3820 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-5002
United States
+1 719 634 0808 / +1 800 944 4536
Wed Aug 13 10:45am - Wed Aug 13 1:00pm
Notes
$5 each castle or garden, 1 1/2 hrs
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Miramont Castle
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The castle was a private home for Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a French born Catholic priest. It contains an …
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Miramont Castle
9 Capitol Hill Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829-1618
United States
719-685-1011
Wed Aug 13 1:00pm - Wed Aug 13 3:00pm
Notes
$6 each
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North Cheyenne Canyon Park
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Located in the foothills, just west of the Broadmoor (The), this park is the perfect locale to visit if time is …
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2110 North Cheyenne Canyon Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States
+1 719 385 5940
Wed Aug 13 3:00pm - Wed Aug 13 4:00pm
Notes
Free
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Seven Falls
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Partially encased by a one-mile canyon, the sight of seven separate falls splashing together down 181 vertical …
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Seven Falls
2850 South Cheyenne Canyon Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States
+1 719 632 0765
Wed Aug 13 4:00pm - Wed Aug 13 7:00pm
Notes
$9.75 each
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Ritz Grill
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The boisterous, fun-filled atmosphere of this popular grill appeals to diners of all types. Despite the somewhat …
Restaurant
15 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States
(719) 635-8484
Wed Aug 13 8:00pm - Wed Aug 13 10:00pm
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Thu 08/14/08 (day 5) - Pueblo, Colorado Springs

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Rosemount Museum
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Thatcher family mansion, 37 rooms, built in 1893. Appointed with original furnishings, ceilings, chandeleirs, …
Thing to Do
419 West Fourteenth Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
United States
719-545-5290
Thu Aug 14 11:00am - Thu Aug 14 12:00pm
Notes
$6 each
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Bishop Castle
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Be sure to visit this unforgettable castle that's in the pocess of being built by one man, Jim Bishop. Decorated …
Thing to Do
982 Highway 165
Pueblo, CO 81003
United States
719-485-3040
Thu Aug 14 12:00pm - Thu Aug 14 2:00pm
Notes
FREE
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Pueblo County Historical Society Museum
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The William White Railroad collection and the Pueblo Saddlemakers Collection featuring over 30 saddles by local …
Thing to Do
217 South Grand Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81003-4205
United States
719-543-6772
Thu Aug 14 2:00pm - Thu Aug 14 3:30pm
Notes
Free
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Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
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One of Colorado's best outdoor water attractions, this 26 acre waterfront riverwalk allows you to stroll or bike …
Thing to Do
200 West First Street, Suite 303
Pueblo, CO 81003
United States
719-595-0242
Thu Aug 14 4:00pm - Thu Aug 14 7:00pm
Notes
Free
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Jack Quinn Irish Alehouse & Pub
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This popular pub gives Colorado Springs a hint of Ireland. The interior is very "United-States-version-of-an-Irish-pub …
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21 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States
+1 719 385 0766
Thu Aug 14 7:00pm - Thu Aug 14 10:00pm
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Fri 08/15/08 (day 6) - Manitou Springs, Colorado Springs

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Cave of the Winds
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Bring a light jacket and hike this 54-degree cavern which offers three tours. Learn about geology and history …
Thing to Do
Cave of the Winds
Highway 24, exit 141
Manitou Springs, CO 80929
United States
+1 719 685 5444
Fri Aug 15 11:00am - Fri Aug 15 2:00pm
Notes
reserved on 2-22-08. be at gift shop by 1030am
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Dutch Kitchen
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Great food featuring corned beef, sandwiches, dinners and homemade pies.
Restaurant
1025 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
United States
(719) 685-9962
Fri Aug 15 2:00pm - Fri Aug 15 3:00pm
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings
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Dating back to 1100 AD, these well-preserved Anasazi cliff dwellings are a must visit for anyone interested in …
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Hwy 24
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
United States
+1 800 354 9971
Fri Aug 15 3:00pm - Fri Aug 15 4:00pm
Notes
$8.50 each
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum
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This authentic Anasazi cliff dwellings was built more than 700 years ago. There is a three-story Pueblo-style …
Thing to Do
P.O. Box 272
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
United States
719-685-5242,800-354-9971
Fri Aug 15 4:00pm - Fri Aug 15 5:00pm
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Old Colorado City Historic District
Average Rating (6):
     
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This three-block historic district of restored brick buildings once served as Colorado's original capitol back …
Thing to Do
W Colorado Ave & 24th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
United States
+1 719 577 4112
Fri Aug 15 5:00pm - Fri Aug 15 8:00pm
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shopping
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It sounds like a great vacation! You will need a vacation to rest from your vacation! heehee I crack me up!! Love You, Mom
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