Colorado Springs with the kids

You could easily spend a couple of days hiking about in Garden of the Gods. We spent a couple of hours hiking and taking pictures and watching the rock climbers. We spent about 5 minutes at the very crowded visitor's center and shopped around at the trading post.

The kids' first cave. I don't know if it is the best ever, but, you know, stalactites, stalagmites, all of that.

Seven Falls was a bit expensive, but really beautiful. We went at night when they shine colored lights on the falls. It would be nice during the day too because there are hiking trails and nature walks.

A really great zoo. My kids fed the giraffes and the chipmunks and loved the bears.

A cute little town just next to Colorado Springs, we had a great time walking around the shopping areas and stopping for a bite to eat. We ate at PJ's Bistro at 819 Manitou Avenue. The pierogi were excellent, though the service was a bit slow.

Back in my day, you paid a few bucks, walked across the bridge, took a few pictures, and left. Now, it costs over $20 to get in, so you feel obligated to ride the train and the tram and put the kids on the carousel. I really don't think it was worth over $100 for a family of five, but it is one of those things that you must see in your lifetime.