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Broadmoor Outfitters
1,180 reviews
#1 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"My teens and i loved the Woods Course and this was mainly due to our guides, Carl and Nicole G! The scenery is amazing amd zip lining is great
fun
but Carl and Nicole made it extra special."
"... and informative coaching, our guides Neal (from Mesick MI!!) and K Joe shepherded our group of mostly novices through the 5 zip Fins course. 2 rope suspension bridges over canyons also heightened the
excitement
."
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Pikes Peak Bike Tours
725 reviews
#2 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"We did
gold camp
and it was gorgeous!!! Great weather and tour!!! My boyfriend proposed to me on the perfect overlook of the mountains while it was just the two of us❤️ Great week in Colorado and Emily was super c..."
"This ebike tour was so fun! Maggie was our guide and was very knowledgeable about the area, the bikes, and made it
super fun
! I’d love to do it again."
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Adventures Out West
739 reviews
#3 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Jeep tour through the foothills and
Garden
of the gods Colorado springs our tour guide the professor was an excellent tour guide the views of the tour were amazing beautiful and our tour guide was extremely knowle..."
"It was an amazing and informative tour with
great tour
guides and amazing views of the mountains."
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Amp'd Adventures
256 reviews
#4 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Using the
motor
assist up the hills was so much fun and Shawn gave us a terrific tour as he shared about the different rock formations scattered throughout the Garden of the Gods that we explored throughout our ride."
"Take this tour!! Mark (aka-Pops) began with compete instructions on the E-Bike and with safety in mind ran us through the mechanics of the pedal assist
electric bikes
.This tour is perfect for the adventurous who s..."
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Front Range Climbing Company
481 reviews
#5 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"My guide, Bill, was clearly very passionate and knowledgeable about
rock climbing
and mountaineering, while he made sure that my goals of the trip were met."
"I had a blast learning about
multi-pitch
sport climbing practices and techniques from Dan! I already had a fair amount of experience doing single pitch sport climbing outside, and was looking to progress to multi-..."
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Old Stage Riding Stables
217 reviews
#6 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Spectacular describes the
scenery
, the attention to detail from the moment we arrived, the matching of your skill level to the right horse, the warm welcome from the owner and our guide, and the amount of informat..."
"As an added bonus, to get to Old Stage Riding Stables there is a really
scenic drive
up a dirt road with spectacular views of Colorado Springs and the valley below."
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Challenge Unlimited
210 reviews
#7 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"The ride itself was wonderful and very well supported with everything you need for a great experience - extra layers if you didn’t dress right, water, helmets, gloves etc.
Bike ride
down after initial nerves wore..."
"We were visiting for Parents Weekend at the Air Force Academy and it was a great way to spend the time with our son, an exhilarating
outdoor activity
that we could all enjoy together."
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4,689 reviews
#8 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"We were given so many
opportunities
to feed/interact with the animals including helping with a lion training, feeding giraffes, elephants, and birds, and my son even won a chance to go into an enclosed area with a..."
"But it is the world-class giraffe and elephant
enclosures
, that let you get right up close to these magnificent creatures, that we will definitely remember the most."
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Academy Riding Stables
737 reviews
#9 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"What an absolutely gorgeous one hour trip to the
Garden
of gods via horseback the weather was perfect 67° sunny bright blue skies I had an amazing horse our guide Dana was fabulous they were 14 of us"
"This trip is a good compliment to a drive through Garden of the Gods since you will see different
terrain
and formations than you would driving the loop."
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Manitou Springs Incline
800 reviews
#10 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"totally worth it though just for sense of accomplishment and for the views on the way up and back down ( via a 3 mile
trail
) It’s cool when you’re in town if manitou and can look up and see the incline knowing yo..."
"What a
great workout
, awesome hike up the incline and great views on the incline as well as the trail down."
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Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
7,603 reviews
#11 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"If you can tolerate the
high altitude
then it is without doubt heaven on earth!! Make sure you check for that before you set off that you can take the altitude and that it is open!!"
"We stopped several times to take in the
scenery
and the awe of the peacefulness... when we reached the summit it was blizzard in’s pretty good so we were only able to be on top for about 15 minutes... the employee..."
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Seven Bridges Trail
188 reviews
#12 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Beautiful scenery along the river - well worth the trek,
take your time
and enjoy"
"We had a harder time finding the trail head for this hike because from the
parking area
, you can go right or left from the entrance road."
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Adventures Out West
107 reviews
#13 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"With four adults and four kids, ages 6-12, the
family night
zip line package was a phenomenal value, including s’mores to cap off the evening!"
"They provided education and kept it
super fun
! 10 stars to them for sure!"
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Cheyenne Cañon Segways
65 reviews
#14 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"This was a great combination of off road, museums,
nature
, art, real estate and history."
"We have been on just about every
Segway tour
in the area over the last several years and this is the best one ever."
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Palmer Park
284 reviews
#15 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Great place, in a central location in town, to take a quick hike or
mountain biking
trip.The trails are well-maintained and there are many different levels of exertion required depending on which trail you choose."
"Any
Outdoor Activities
, It's like being in the Mountains"
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Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
92 reviews
#16 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
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The Colorado Climbing Company
63 reviews
#17 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"My husband and I spent the morning climbing in beautiful Cheyenne Canon with our guide Steve, and he made our first
climbing experience
memorable."
"We really enjoyed climbing in
Garden
of the Gods with our guide, Jeremiah."
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Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co.
60 reviews
#18 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
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Hike for Life
24 reviews
#19 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Loved learning about why the
trees
are twisted and got a great intro the the area, local hiking and camping suggestions and some insider tips."
"We hiked in
Palmer Park
— the scenery was beautiful and Bruce was very knowledgeable about the region, and also taught us how to hike safely."
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Colorado Vertical Adventures
39 reviews
#20 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Our pilot Will (Colorado Vertical
Tours
) introduced himself and to his friendly staff (his son who was very knowledgeable of the area and local attractions)."
"On this second tour, Eli was our pilot, and out of the approximately 20
tours
we have done over the years, this one topped all of them by leaps and bounds!"
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Barr Trail to Pikes Peak
28 reviews
#21 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Hopefully they will get the cog running again so you can do this hike and get a one way ticket if you want make this a one day
adventure
."
"It is not uncommon for it to
snow
at the summit of Pikes Peak even during summer months."
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Memorial Park
112 reviews
#22 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"There are several
food vendors
but the line were very long as well as the line to the bathrooms!"
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Dragonfly Paddle Yoga
18 reviews
#23 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Christine teaches a super
fun
light class and you get some paddle time after headed back to the launch."
"The teacher, Christine, then led us through an engaging yoga practice, using the
scenery
and board as a guide."
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Pikes Peak Alpine School - Day Tours
24 reviews
#24 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"Great
climbing
and learned new
climbing
info for two beginners."
"Took a
snow
climbing class with Pikes Peak Alpine School."
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Rocky Mountain Roosters
51 reviews
#25 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"WOW! Easy to find, great people, great dogs and outstanding guides make this place the perfect spot for seasoned
field
hunters or people new to the sport!"
"Bill was an awesome guide - we had
a lot of fun
, he kept everyone safe and learning while in the field, and did I mention we had
a lot of fun
!"
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Fountain Creek Nature Center
30 reviews
#26 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"The
visitor center is
wonderful and hopefully will be able to reopen safely again soon."
"The staff in the
visitor center is
friendly."
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The Broadmoor Golf Courses
48 reviews
#27 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
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Monument Rock Trail
33 reviews
#28 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"It was a very
nice trail
, for just about all ages!"
"Been coming here to the
Nursery
for 50 years."
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Upper Gold Camp Road
18 reviews
#29 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
"So
fun
for our kids, and the bonus was Helen Hunt Falls at the end!"
"
Fun
afternoon drive!"
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High Drive
30 reviews
#30 of 75 Outdoor Activities in El Paso County
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Which experiences are best for outdoor activities in El Paso County?
These experiences are best for outdoor activities in El Paso County:
Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver
Jeep Tour - Foothills & Garden of the Gods
Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour
Woods Course Zipline Tour in Seven Falls
Falconry Beginners Lesson
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What are the best places for outdoor activities in El Paso County?
These places are best for outdoor activities in El Paso County:
Manitou Springs Incline
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Barr Trail to Pikes Peak
Seven Bridges Trail
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in El Paso County for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in El Paso County:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Seven Bridges Trail
Palmer Park
Old Stage Riding Stables
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in El Paso County for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in El Paso County:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Manitou Springs Incline
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Seven Bridges Trail
Palmer Park
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in El Paso County for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in El Paso County:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Palmer Park
Broadmoor Outfitters
Old Stage Riding Stables
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in El Paso County for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in El Paso County:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Manitou Springs Incline
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Seven Bridges Trail
Palmer Park
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