We stumbled on this after a cabbie finally told us what was being lit up on the side of Cheyenne mountain It was a fun way to end a day at the zoo. It's this totally random monument, but you can walk up and inside--gives a great view from the top! More

Well, I a;ways wondered what that towe was lit at night way up Cheyenne Mt. Now I know. When recently visiting the beautiful Zoo, found out my receipt gets my car admitted at the locked gate where I can drive windy roads to the top and park for free and see this tower memorial up close. Even walk up the... More

One of the best places for an awesome view of the Colorado Spgs area. Kids will like the castle-like structure. Access to the Shrine is included with a ticket purchase to the Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo. You cannot buy a separate admission to the Shrine only. The Zoo and the Shrine are a nice way to spend the day. More

Great views, fun drive, and love to take photos from this area. More

Admission free with zoo purchase (also a must see). View of Colorado Springs including Garden of the Gods. More

Great way to see the city and its surroundings. Great photos of Will Rogers. A bit of a hike to get to and not the highest on ones priority list. More

This is a definite must see when visiting the area. The view is outstanding, giving you a bird's eye view of Colorado springs. The drive up to the shrine is a fun drive because you literally drive thru the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and then up the mountain to the top. There is a visitor center with the history of the... More

Spencer Penrose couldn't build this for himself--so he dedicated it to Will Rogers. It's worth seeing. More

We finally visited the Shrine of the Sun when my father visited from Alabama in December. It was after it snowed and the temperature was very cold out, but we are so glad we went. Be prepared if you have disabilities that it is not for those who can't climb at least some, and getting to the top of the... More