2024 Tour Info

PIKES PEAK

Rising more than 14,000 feet, Pikes Peak – aka “America’s Mountain” – is among Colorado’s most popular tourist attractions, namely for its awe-inspiring summit views. The stunning peak has long been a sacred place for Native Americans, including the Nuche tribe, ancestors of today’s Ute tribe. The imposing mountain beckoned 19th-century, fortune-seeking pioneers, inspiring the Gold Rush cry, “Pikes Peak or Bust!” Later, the majestic vistas atop this pink granite peak led Katharine Lee Bates to pen the words to the song “America the Beautiful.”

The state-of-the-art Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center (altitude: 14,115 feet) opened in June 2021, providing people of all ages and abilities an exciting new experience on the summit of Pikes Peak. The facility provides improved accessibility throughout the entire summit, engaging interpretive exhibits that share the history of the mountain, a revamped gift shop, and indoor and outdoor dining areas where visitors can enjoy a world-famous Pikes Peak donut and other delicious treats while taking in the expansive views. The building and outdoor walkways were designed to create a seamless, immersive experience. From arrival at the summit and through all steps, visitors are enveloped in the natural forms of America’s Mountain.

OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MUSEUM

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is one of the best attractions in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Museum is dedicated to capturing and sharing the history of Team USA in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the hopes and dreams of future generations. Here you’ll find complete information on planning your visit to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. From information on tickets and admission to accessing photos and videos of your visit in your digital locker, find everything you need to make the most out of your visit to Colorado Springs’ best attraction!

GARDEN OF THE GODS

Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark featuring dramatic views. Come admire the 300′ sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies.  the Garden of the Gods is a 1,350-acre city park featuring soaring red sandstone rock formations, many dating back more than 300 million years.  The unique formations were sculpted through time by the forces of nature and have been given descriptive names like “Kissing Camels” and “Balanced Rock.” The park offers many trails for hiking enthusiasts and rock climbers alike.  If you’re looking to explore interesting rock formations or just take in breathtaking scenery, then Garden of the Gods is the place for you!

AIRPLANE RESTAURANT

The Airplane Restaurant centerpiece is a fully intact Boeing KC-97 tanker. Built in 1953, this magnificent airplane refueled aircraft throughout the world. Then, in May 2002, it began its second mission~ to be the preeminent aviation restaurant in the United States. Forty-two passengers can actually eat in the plane of the 275-seat restaurant. Rich in aviation history, displaying 100’s of pictures, memorabilia and rare artifacts, Solo’s offers much more than great food, it offers a flight through aviation history.

National Museum of World War II Aviation

Opened to the public in 2012, the National Museum of World War II Aviation documents the role that military aviation played in the emergence of our nation as a world power. The museum tells the story of the tremendous technological advancements in aviation during the War and the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who won the air war.  The aircraft collection at the National Museum of World War II Aviation features 28 fully restored flying aircraft, and several on-going restoration projects.  The National Museum of World War II Aviation houses an extensive collection that includes more than 4,000 artifacts and historical documents from one of the most crucial periods in America’s history.  In addition to its aircraft collection, the National Museum of World War II Aviation has several fully restored and operational vehicles that were used by US forces and their allies during the war.