GOLD! Back in the 1850s—and again in 1891—”Pikes Peak or Bust!” was the cry of many who came to Colorado in search of great wealth. Some found it in the mines; others found it in the cities that boomed as a result of the rush. 

These fabulous three- or five-day itineraries include Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, and Cripple Creek. Overnights are spent at the fabulous new Mining Exchange Hotel in Colorado Springs and the exciting Double Eagle Hotel and Casino in Cripple Creek.

Highlights include:

     • Guided tour of downtown Colorado Springs, including the Pioneers Museum

     • Visit to Garden of the Gods

     • Shopping and tour of Woodland Park, “The City Above the Clouds”

     • Tour of Pikes Peak Heritage Center

     • Visit to the Mollie Kathleen Mine and Cripple Creek Historic Center

There’s more to the Wild, Wild West than cowboys and wide open spaces and these itineraries have it all! From historic ranch experiences to hands-on visits with wolves, these three- or five-day adventures show of the rich natural diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. We’ve got wolves, bears, moose, and meerkats—and that’s just at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! 

Your accommodations for these packages can range from restored Victorian masterpieces to rustic cottages with all the modern amenities. Let us know your preferences!

Highlights include:

     • Visit to Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center in Divide, Colorado

     • Chuckwagon dinner and entertainment at Flying W Ranch, Colorado Springs

     • Tour of Florissant Fossil Beds and the Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park

     • Visit to America’s Mountain Zoo—Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

     • Birding, Nature and Geocashing Tours at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park

     . . .and more!

Colorado’s history is deeply entwined with the history of RAILROADS in the West. From East to West and North to South, more than 5,700 miles of track crisscrossed Colorado at the turn of the 20th century. Railroad men such as Colorado Springs’ own founder, General William Jackson Palmer, enjoyed fantastic wealth as a result of the ribbons of metal that carried people, supplies, and the future of the country from coast to coast.

These railroading three- and five-day itineraries bring back the excitement and romance of that bygone era. The Pikes Peak region was a hub of particular activity during the Cripple Creek Gold Rush of the 1890s. Based in either Cripple Creek or Cañon City, you’ll enjoy the relaxing ambience of rail travel and elegant accommodations. All aboard!

Highlights include:

     • Royal Gorge Railway—dinner included, and a visit to the famous bridge

     • Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railway—the famous “Gold Belt”

     • Visit the new Railway Station and Museum in Woodland Park

     • Guided tour of the Pueblo Railway Museum

     . . .Itinerary customizable to include other area railroads!

For complete details and availability, call 719-304-1049 local or e-mail us using the “Contact Us” page!