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Family Vacation to Colorado

A trip from August 01, 2008 to August 10, 2008, travelling to Colorado Springs, Canon City, Manitou …
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Colorado Springs, Estes Park...
Day:
08/01/2008 to 08/10/2008
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Things to do, Restaurant...

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Fri 08/01/08 (day 1)

Travel Day
Drive from Lakeville to Colorado springs by car (suburban).
Transportation
Fri Aug 1 6:00pm - Sat Aug 2 7:00am
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Sat 08/02/08 (day 2) - Colorado Springs, Canon City, Manitou Springs, Fountain

In 33 trips
Edelweiss Restraurant
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For a taste of the German experience, try this fabulous restaurant. The interior reflects the theme of the menu …
Restaurant
34 E Ramona Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States
(719) 633-2220
Sat Aug 2 7:30am - Sat Aug 2 8:30am
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Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
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Hanging 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River is the world's highest suspension bridge. Looking down the narrow canyon …
Shopping
4218 Fremont County Rd 3A
Canon City, CO 81215
United States
Sat Aug 2 9:00am - Sat Aug 2 11:00am
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Antique Emporium
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Enter this nugget of a shop and you will feel as if you just entered the Western branch of the Smithsonian. Its four …
Shopping
719 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
United States
Sat Aug 2 11:45am - Sat Aug 2 2:45pm
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Antique Bazaar
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Specializes in American, European, and Asian antiques, art, and furniture. Also specializes in estate sales and …
Shopping
956 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829-1759
United States
Sat Aug 2 11:45am - Sat Aug 2 2:45pm
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Colorado Springs KOA
Colorado Springs KOA 8100 Bandley Drive Fountain, CO 80817 Information: (719) 382-7575
Hotel
8100 Bandley Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
USA
719-382-7575
Sat Aug 2 12:00pm - Mon Aug 4 12:00am
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Manitou Springs Dining
Dining Guide to Manitou Springs restaurants. Find one that serves a good buffalo burger (Balanced Rock cafe or …More  
Restaurant
324 Beckers Lane
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
USA
719-685-9045
Sat Aug 2 12:00pm - Sat Aug 2 1:00pm
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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 histo …
Thing to Do
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Hwy 24
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
United States
Sat Aug 2 1:30pm - Sat Aug 2 3:30pm
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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
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After a day at the Broadmoor (The) , take a scenic 1.4-mile drive up the narrow mountain road for a self-guided tour …
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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States
Sat Aug 2 5:00pm - Sat Aug 2 6:00pm
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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 feet …
Thing to Do
Seven Falls
2850 South Cheyenne Canyon Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States
Sat Aug 2 6:30pm - Sat Aug 2 7:30pm
Notes
$27 for whole family, go from 8-10 to get pics of daylight and night (lit up).
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Campfire Dinner
Hot dogs, chips & s'mores, songs and stories around the campfire. KOA has pool, hot tub, game room, playground …More  
Thing to Do
Sat Aug 2 8:00pm - Sat Aug 2 10:00pm
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Sun 08/03/08 (day 3) - Colorado Springs

Campfire Breakfast
Cafe open 7-9:30 for breakfast, very reasonable prices, or can make french toast and bacon. Coffee available at cafe.
Thing to Do
Sun Aug 3 7:00am - Sun Aug 3 7:45am
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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 Mot …
Thing to Do
Garden of The Gods
1805 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
United States
Sun Aug 3 8:00am - Sun Aug 3 12:00pm
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Adventures Out West
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Whatever extreme adventure you seek, you will likely find it at this full-service outdoor activity center. Everythin …
Thing to Do
1 Lake Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States
Sun Aug 3 8:00am - Sun Aug 3 12:00pm
Notes
Climbing in GOG Park for 3 hrs $125 pp, 2 person min.
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Front Range Barbeque
Located in a house in historic Old Colorado City, a unique Casual Dinning experience with a Full Bar, Live Music …More  
Restaurant
2330 West Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
United States
(719) 632 2596
Sun Aug 3 1:00pm - Sun Aug 3 2:00pm
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Ghost Town Museum
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This nifty museum allows you to go back in time 100 years while moseying through genuine Old West buildings. You can …
Thing to Do
Ghost Town Museum
400 South 21st St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
United States
Sun Aug 3 2:00pm - Sun Aug 3 4:00pm
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Campfire Dinner
Grill steaks, fried taters, veggie kabobs. Swimming, hot tub & pack up camp to leave tomorrow.
Thing to Do
Sun Aug 3 6:00pm - Sun Aug 3 11:00pm
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Mon 08/04/08 (day 4) - Colorado Springs, Golden, Morrison, Boulder

Campfire Breakfast
JD Turkey Sausage, potato & egg skillet, with hot fresh coffee. YUMMY!
Restaurant
Mon Aug 4 7:00am - Mon Aug 4 7:45am
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Pikes Peak
Average Rating (72):
     
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Towering 14,110 feet above Colorado Springs, this mountain serves as one of the nation's most famous landmarks. Acce …
Thing to Do
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak Hwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
United States
Mon Aug 4 8:00am - Mon Aug 4 12:00pm
Notes
2 hour round trip \nUse lower gears \n1/2 tank of fuel $25 toll road to the top
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Coors Brewing Company
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Who was Adolph Coors? What was the Coors Company's original name and how did it survive the prohibition years? You w …
Thing to Do
1221 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
United States
Mon Aug 4 3:00pm - Mon Aug 4 5:00pm
Notes
Hours: Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Closed Sundays and holidays \nReservations: Not required \nCost: Free \nLocation: Golden, CO, 20 minutes' drive from downtown Denver. \nHow Long: Allow about 90 minutes for the tour and tasting \nBest Time to Visit: Any time, but tours are given on a first-come-first-served basis, and they fill up fast during the summer
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Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum & Grave
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William F. Cody, known to the world as "Buffalo Bill," was buried here on Lookout Mountain above Golden in 1917. He …
Thing to Do
Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum & Grave
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
Golden, CO 80401
United States
Mon Aug 4 4:30pm - Mon Aug 4 5:30pm
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a stunning, naturally formed amphitheatre located in the Rocky Mountains. The first ever n …
Thing to Do
17200 West Alameda Parkway
Morrison, CO 80465
United States
Mon Aug 4 5:00pm - Mon Aug 4 6:00pm
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Boulder Mountain Lodge
Boulder Mountain Lodge 91 Four Mile Canyon Dr. Boulder, CO 80302 Tel: (303) 444-0882 or (800) 458-0882
Hotel
91 Four Mile Canyon Dr
Boulder, CO 80302
USA
303-444-0882
Mon Aug 4 6:00pm - Mon Aug 4 11:00pm
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Campsites
Campsite rentals include use of showers, hot tub, and seasonal pool. Limited water is also available.
$21 per Night (one vehicle/one tent)
$126 per Week (one vehicle/one tent)
Three people per site-$7.00 per extra person. Camping Reservations Not Available.
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