Do you like money? Who doesn't, right? Did you know there is a Money Museum in Colorado Springs? While you are here, make sure you stop by.
The study of money is called numismatics and The American Numismatic Association has opened this museum so you can learn more what jingles in your pocket.
This is an interesting learning adventure, particularly for coin collectors and for homeschooling students. What a great way for your kids to learn about money firsthand. They can learn about paper money, experimental coins, and gold coins. They will see rare coins and paper money and learn about the history of money. Learn how coins and dollars are formed and printed. Learn about the types of materials used in making various types of money.
Children will gain a greater understanding of the value of money. Perhaps this museum will start them on a lifelong hobby of coin collecting.
Would you believe they have an 1804 dollar? Would you believe we used to issue $3 bills? How about seeing a 1913 Liberty nickel? How would you like to see some money printed in 1866 without a series number? The museum has all of this and more. Some of their exhibits are permanent and others are visiting so there is always something new going on, even if you have visited this fascinating place before.
Plan to spend at least a couple of hours looking and learning about the subject that is near and dear to us all in these economically hard times. Parents, don't rush your kids; allow them to explore and ask questions. Use your vacation as a learning experience for them. You, also, will learn a lot of things that you did not know about.
The Money Museum is on the campus of Colorado College, right by the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. They are open on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30am until 5pm, and admission is $5 per person, and $4 per person for senior citizens, students and military personnel with ID. The address is 818 North Cascade Avenue.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Manitou Springs Colorado
Manitou Springs Colorado is four miles west of Colorado Springs and sits at the base of Pikes Peak. There are nine mineral springs in this quaint community with high concentrations of sodium bicarbonate and other healthy minerals. The water is good for dry skin and for upset stomachs.
The word "manitou" is a Native American term for "spirit" and this town was considered sacred by several groups of Native Americans. They thought this because of the beauty of the wooded box canyon against Pikes Peak, along with the healing springs of water.
The railroad came to this town in 1881 and soon after, it started to grow and thrive.
It really is a gorgeous town with a lot of great places to stay and fine dining as well. There are historic motels, hotels, and some lovely bed and breakfasts for you to stay at. There is so much for your family to see and explore.
The shopping is great for antiques, jewelry, gifts,and souvenirs. You will have an enjoyable time getting acquainted with this town. Try some of the free spring water available to everyone to drink. Right now, studies are going on to see if the springs can be restored for soaking in, but it is not allowed at this time. I know, it is disappointing, but you can taste the waters.
The word "manitou" is a Native American term for "spirit" and this town was considered sacred by several groups of Native Americans. They thought this because of the beauty of the wooded box canyon against Pikes Peak, along with the healing springs of water.
The railroad came to this town in 1881 and soon after, it started to grow and thrive.
It really is a gorgeous town with a lot of great places to stay and fine dining as well. There are historic motels, hotels, and some lovely bed and breakfasts for you to stay at. There is so much for your family to see and explore.
The shopping is great for antiques, jewelry, gifts,and souvenirs. You will have an enjoyable time getting acquainted with this town. Try some of the free spring water available to everyone to drink. Right now, studies are going on to see if the springs can be restored for soaking in, but it is not allowed at this time. I know, it is disappointing, but you can taste the waters.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are more than 700 years old and are very cool to see. They were built by the Anasazi people and are not replicas. These are the real deal.
From about 1200 B.C. to around 1300 A.D., native Americans who lived in Colorado and the surrounding area roamed the area and built places to live. That is how these cliff dwellings came to be.
They are at the bottom of beautiful Pikes Peak and are well-preserved. Touch and explore as there are no signs forbidding you to do so. Cool, huh? The kids will love exploring these dwellings and most adults do as well.
Learn about the Anasazi, who they were, how they lived, and where they went. This is truly an educational and fun way to spend the day. If you homeschool your children, this will be a great field trip that will make history come alive for them.
There is also an outdoor oven for you to see, along with a nature preserve with the kinds of plants that the Anasazi used for food and medicine. This is a very interesting place to visit and you will probably spend hours here checking everything out.
In the summer, you can eat at the snack bar that is open from June through August.
Also, from June through August, Native Americans perform traditional dances and ceremonies for you in traditional costumes and they are quite amazing. You will truly enjoy their performance. Next to the dwellings is the Anasazi museum and a Southwestern gift shop so you can buy souvenirs to take home with you. The building was built in the style of the Pueblo Indians who are descendants of the Anasazi people.
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings, located in Manitou Springs, Colorado are open everyday of the year except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The hours vary depending on the time of year. Tickets for ages 12 and over are $9.50, for kids seven through eleven, $7.50 and ages six and under get in free.
Go five miles West of I-25 on Hwy. 24 . The address is 10 Cliff Dwellings Road and you can call them at 719-685-5242 or
800-354-9971.
From about 1200 B.C. to around 1300 A.D., native Americans who lived in Colorado and the surrounding area roamed the area and built places to live. That is how these cliff dwellings came to be.
They are at the bottom of beautiful Pikes Peak and are well-preserved. Touch and explore as there are no signs forbidding you to do so. Cool, huh? The kids will love exploring these dwellings and most adults do as well.
Learn about the Anasazi, who they were, how they lived, and where they went. This is truly an educational and fun way to spend the day. If you homeschool your children, this will be a great field trip that will make history come alive for them.
There is also an outdoor oven for you to see, along with a nature preserve with the kinds of plants that the Anasazi used for food and medicine. This is a very interesting place to visit and you will probably spend hours here checking everything out.
In the summer, you can eat at the snack bar that is open from June through August.
Also, from June through August, Native Americans perform traditional dances and ceremonies for you in traditional costumes and they are quite amazing. You will truly enjoy their performance. Next to the dwellings is the Anasazi museum and a Southwestern gift shop so you can buy souvenirs to take home with you. The building was built in the style of the Pueblo Indians who are descendants of the Anasazi people.
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings, located in Manitou Springs, Colorado are open everyday of the year except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The hours vary depending on the time of year. Tickets for ages 12 and over are $9.50, for kids seven through eleven, $7.50 and ages six and under get in free.
Go five miles West of I-25 on Hwy. 24 . The address is 10 Cliff Dwellings Road and you can call them at 719-685-5242 or
800-354-9971.
Idaho Springs Colorado
Idaho Springs Colorado is the birthplace of the famous Rocky Mountain Gold Rush. Back in the mid-1800s, gold was discovered here and a mining town quickly grew up around it to serve everyone coming to find their fortune in gold.
Today, there is an authentic nineteenth century town for you to explore and for your comfort, there are hot springs! If you have never experienced hot springs before, be sure to visit and experience them.
Indian Springs Resort Hot Springs is the place to relax and soak on 302 Soda Creek Road. They have pools, private baths, and outdoor jacuzzies. Prices start from $10 per person per hour up to $20 per person per hour.
There are galleries, art museums, and a ghost town for you to enjoy. The town has a gold mine for you to tour and you can even try panning for gold.
You can make this a day trip from Colorado Springs or you can stay in the town. There are plenty of good restaurants for you to choose from as well.
But the real beauty lies in the Colorado Rocky Mountain backdrop to this town. Be sure to drive on the highest paved road of North America, the 28 mile length of Mount Evans Scenic Byway. It goes up 7,000 feet from Idaho Springs up to the summit of Mount Evans. Mount Evans is 14,264 feet above sea level and offers spectacular views. It takes about one hour to go up this highway and another hour to return so allow plenty of time in your planning for the two hour drive plus time to take in the views and take photos.
Idaho Springs Colorado is about 30 miles west of the Denver area on I-70 and is well worth the drive. Golden Gate State Park is nearby with great views of the Continental Divide so be sure and visit there as well.
Today, there is an authentic nineteenth century town for you to explore and for your comfort, there are hot springs! If you have never experienced hot springs before, be sure to visit and experience them.
Indian Springs Resort Hot Springs is the place to relax and soak on 302 Soda Creek Road. They have pools, private baths, and outdoor jacuzzies. Prices start from $10 per person per hour up to $20 per person per hour.
There are galleries, art museums, and a ghost town for you to enjoy. The town has a gold mine for you to tour and you can even try panning for gold.
You can make this a day trip from Colorado Springs or you can stay in the town. There are plenty of good restaurants for you to choose from as well.
But the real beauty lies in the Colorado Rocky Mountain backdrop to this town. Be sure to drive on the highest paved road of North America, the 28 mile length of Mount Evans Scenic Byway. It goes up 7,000 feet from Idaho Springs up to the summit of Mount Evans. Mount Evans is 14,264 feet above sea level and offers spectacular views. It takes about one hour to go up this highway and another hour to return so allow plenty of time in your planning for the two hour drive plus time to take in the views and take photos.
Idaho Springs Colorado is about 30 miles west of the Denver area on I-70 and is well worth the drive. Golden Gate State Park is nearby with great views of the Continental Divide so be sure and visit there as well.
Hotels In Colorado Springs
There are many hotels in Colorado Springs, spread out all over the city. Colorado Springs gets a lot of tourists because it is such a beautiful city with so many great things to do.
The first time we went to Colorado Springs, my husband called and made reservations with a hotel and wrote down all of the information. We drove to the Springs from El Paso, Texas and by the time we got there, we were ready to get out of the car. My husband pulled his papers out and could not find the paper with his reservation information on it. He thought he remembered the name so he went to a phone booth, looked up what he thought the name was and got an address.
We arrived but there was no reservation. We never did find out where our reservation was, but we checked into the hotel we were at and it was very nice. I do not remember the name of it but it was moderately priced, right in the heart of town, near Old Colorado City.
The next time we went, a little over a year later, we stayed on the outskirts of the city and it was nice as well. Several months later, we moved up to Colorado Springs so my husband could attend Nazarene Bible College. We lived near the brand new airport and the college. Everything there was convenient and when visitors came to see us, we were able to put them up in nice motels on Academy Blvd., which was very close to us, close to good restaurants, and close to shopping and some attractions.
The hotels in Colorado Springs closest to the major attractions cost a little more than those over by the airport and Academy Blvd., on the Southeast side.
Some of the best and least expensive by the airport that I suggest are:
1. The Best Western Airport Inn at 1780 Aeroplaza Drive. They have an indoor pool and a spa.
2. Comfort Inn/Days Inn Airport at 2115 Aerotech Drive. They offer free airport shuttle service, free breakfast, indoor pool and spa.
3. Econo Lodge Airport at 6715 Panamint Ct. They offer an indoor pool, hot tub, and a microwave and coffee pot in the rooms.
4. Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport at 1645 Newport Road. This is a full-service hotel and is a little pricier than the previous listings.
5. Super 8 Airport at 1790 Aeroplaza Drive. They offer continental breakfast and kids 12 and under stay free.
The nicest hotel in Colorado Springs is the beautiful Broadmoor Hotel.
Stay at The Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs.
Glenwood Springs Colorado Lodging
From April 1 through May 20, Glenwood Springs Colorado lodging offers bargain room rates from $59 to $159 a night. They call it the Springs Thaw. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s in April and May and spring is the perfect time to visit without a lot of crowds. The altitude is 5,700 feet above sea level so it warms up faster here than in most Colorado towns.
There are 1,500 rooms available in the motels, hotels, lodges, cabins, cottages, and bed and breakfast establishments. There are also some ranches, campgrounds, condominiums, and vacation homes where guests can stay.
This city is 160 miles west of Denver, where the Colorado River meets the Roaring Fork River and is gorgeous year round.
During the spring, you can go river rafting, bike, hike, and play golf. Take your family to have fun at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. You can ride the mechanical bull, take a wild west wagon ride, climb a rock wall, and ride on the Iron Mountain Tramway. Your kids will have a blast at this park.
The world's largest natural hot springs pool is located right here in Glenwood Springs so once you are finished with your outdoor adventure, you can plunge in and relax your muscles in the hot springs.
The pool is at Glenwood Hot Springs, along with a 107 room lodge, water slides, miniature golf, an athletic club, and a spa.
The summer, fall, and winter are great times as well and there is a ski resort during the snowy weather.
There are 1,500 rooms available in the motels, hotels, lodges, cabins, cottages, and bed and breakfast establishments. There are also some ranches, campgrounds, condominiums, and vacation homes where guests can stay.
This city is 160 miles west of Denver, where the Colorado River meets the Roaring Fork River and is gorgeous year round.
During the spring, you can go river rafting, bike, hike, and play golf. Take your family to have fun at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. You can ride the mechanical bull, take a wild west wagon ride, climb a rock wall, and ride on the Iron Mountain Tramway. Your kids will have a blast at this park.
The world's largest natural hot springs pool is located right here in Glenwood Springs so once you are finished with your outdoor adventure, you can plunge in and relax your muscles in the hot springs.
The pool is at Glenwood Hot Springs, along with a 107 room lodge, water slides, miniature golf, an athletic club, and a spa.
The summer, fall, and winter are great times as well and there is a ski resort during the snowy weather.
Winter Park Colorado
Winter Park Colorado is a snow lover's paradise. As of February 2009, there is a 75" snow base that will last well into spring so the skiiing is great! Come on up!
Located downtown, right next to our visitor's center, is a wonderful place for families to come and enjoy the snow called Hideaway Park. They offer FREE fun events for the whole family in the snow. There is free sledding and many other things to do, including classes to learn how to snowshoe. How fun is that?
Of course, there are plenty of mountains for skiing in Winter Park Colorado. If you do not want to drive up the mountains, how about taking the Ski Train instead? The Ski Train serves breakfast, has big screen TVs, reclining seats, and will drop you off right by your ski lift. It sure beats driving.
Reservations for the ski train in winter and in summer are recommended. So make reservations to coincide with your ski trip and have a blast all the way. In summer, you can tour the countryside in this incredible train and not worry about the heat.
Yes, even though this town's name is Winter, there are many great summer things to do when the snow melts. Biking, hiking, train rides, the river, and so much beauty awaits you when there is no snow. The whole family will love being out in nature among the wildflowers, trees, and local wildlife.
All of Colorado has spectacular scenery so be sure and bring a camera. Remember good walking shoes or very warm socks and boots, depending on the time of year you visit, and lots of sunscreen.
Located downtown, right next to our visitor's center, is a wonderful place for families to come and enjoy the snow called Hideaway Park. They offer FREE fun events for the whole family in the snow. There is free sledding and many other things to do, including classes to learn how to snowshoe. How fun is that?
Of course, there are plenty of mountains for skiing in Winter Park Colorado. If you do not want to drive up the mountains, how about taking the Ski Train instead? The Ski Train serves breakfast, has big screen TVs, reclining seats, and will drop you off right by your ski lift. It sure beats driving.
Reservations for the ski train in winter and in summer are recommended. So make reservations to coincide with your ski trip and have a blast all the way. In summer, you can tour the countryside in this incredible train and not worry about the heat.
Yes, even though this town's name is Winter, there are many great summer things to do when the snow melts. Biking, hiking, train rides, the river, and so much beauty awaits you when there is no snow. The whole family will love being out in nature among the wildflowers, trees, and local wildlife.
All of Colorado has spectacular scenery so be sure and bring a camera. Remember good walking shoes or very warm socks and boots, depending on the time of year you visit, and lots of sunscreen.
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