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1. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Kid-friendly mountainside zoo with a number of native and exotic exhibits
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- Zoos/Aquariums
- South
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2. Memorial Park
- Play or stroll in this central city park
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- Lakes and Rivers
- Central/ Downtown
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3. Peterson Air & Space Museum
- Historical aviation artifacts from World War II and the Space Race
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- Museums
- Outside the City
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4. Starsmore Discovery Center
- Outdoor Center
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- West
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5. US Air Force Academy
- Tour the stunning campus of this famous military academy
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- South
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6. Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
- Learn about the history of this quintessential Western sport
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- Culture
- North
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7. Academy Riding Stables
- Four-Hoof Transportation
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- West
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8. Palmer Park
- Bigger than a local park, but less daunting the strenuous hiking trails outside the city
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- East
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9. North Slope Recreation Area
- Abounds With Outdoor Options
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- West
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10. Half Day Rafting - Browns Canyon
- White Water Rafting
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- Canoe/Kayak/Rafting
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Aside from Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers up mountains of other kid-friendly things to do. When it's time for the kids to blow off some steam, these family-appropriate attractions should do the trick. Take the kids to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. On the lower slopes of Cheyenne Mountain, at 6,800 feet above sea level, this medium-size zoological park is a top choice for a family outing. The zoo's 800-plus animals, many in "natural" environments, include wolves, lions, leopards, red pandas, elephants, hippos, monkeys, giraffes, reptiles, snakes, and lots of birds. Rocky cliffs have been created for the mountain goats, there's a pebbled beach for penguins and a new animal-contact area for children.
Check out Memorial Park. One of the largest parks in the city, Memorial Park is home to the Mark Sertich Ice Center and the Aquatics and Fitness Center, as well as to the famed 7-Eleven Velodrome, which is used for world-class bicycling events. Other facilities include baseball and softball fields, volleyball courts, tennis courts and jogging trails.
Anyone with an interest in mechanical things that leave the ground will enjoy the Peterson Air & Space Museum. It is located in the original art deco-styled Colorado Springs Passenger Terminal Building. The focus of the museum is on early aviation history, with an emphasis on World War II. Forget about dragging the kids along when you visit Colorado Springs. With so many awesome things to do, you'll be chasing after the little ones.
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