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Things to Do in Colorado Springs Near Stellar’s Winslow Court Senior Living Community

Picturesque Colorado Springs is a great travel destination for seniors, their families, and anyone who enjoys natural beauty history. Colorado Springs is the second-largest city in Colorado, and enjoys mild winters and warm, dry summers, with over 300 days of sunshine every year. This city at the foot of the eastern Rocky Mountains sits at over 6,000 feet above sea level, creating cooler, dryer temperatures and a climate that means you can enjoy the outdoors year-round. It’s also home to Stellar Living’s Winslow Court Assisted & Senior Living Community. Residents and visitors to Winslow Court have the beauty of Colorado Springs right at their fingertips! Find out some great things to do near Winslow Court in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

 

Year-Round Outdoor Recreation

Colorado Springs has a semi-arid climate, with abundant sunshine, fairly mild winters with some snow, rainy springs, warm, dry summers, and stunning fall colors. This means there are tons of outdoor activities to take advantage of year-round! Here are our favorite outdoor activities for seniors and their families in Colorado Springs.

  • Horseback riding. Take a tour on horseback with a professional wrangler among the red rock formations of the Garden of the Gods. Rides are offered all year round!
  • Take a historic train ride up Pike’s Peak, the highest cog railway in the world. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway offers an amazing view from the top of the mountain, as well as a scenic journey through canyons and near creeks and waterfalls.
  • Watch some professional soccer at Weidner Field, home to the Switchbacks.
  • The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is America’s only mountain zoo and one of the best zoos in the nation, with a unique way to view and learn about wildlife.  
  • Broadmoor Seven Falls, a series of 7 waterfalls, is accessible either by stairs or elevator to a viewing platform.
  • Take a hike at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, which boasts a number of beautiful and well-maintained trails that are accessible for most ability levels. 

 

Historic & Educational Destinations in Colorado Springs

  • Miramont Castle Museum, a National Historic Landmark, allows you to explore a real-live castle built in 1895. You can see 9 different historic styles of architecture, and enjoy a Victorian-style tea!
  • Or, revisit your childhood at Arcade Amusements, featuring vintage and antique Skee ball and pinball machines, among other games. The area is surrounded by unique shops and old-fashioned memorabilia. 
  • Visit the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, built over 800 years ago into the side of a red sandstone cliff. And don’t miss the nearby Pueblo, built in 1904 by Native Americans.
  • The Penrose Heritage Museum includes a unique collection of artifacts that explore the history of Pike’s Peak and the surrounding area. Plus, admission is free!
  • Get spooky at the Ghost Town Museum, featuring interactive exhibits and recovered buildings from the original Wild West.
  • Learn about dinosaurs at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, one of America’s top-rated dinosaur museums, less than half an hour from Colorado Springs.
  • The Money Museum is a fun new way to explore the history of money.
  • Lastly, World War II aircraft and history is on display at the National Museum of WWII Aviation.

 

Arts & Culture

  • The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is home to art galleries, community theater, an art school, and various art education programs.
  • The US Olympic & Paralympic Museum is one of the most accessible museums in the world, featuring ways for people with vision loss, hearing loss, and mobility challenges to still enjoy and experience America’s Olympic history.
  • Old Colorado City has great shopping and dining venues, as well as dozens of art galleries.
  • Colorado Springs Philharmonic plays a variety of concerts throughout the year, with music styles ranging from 80’s hits to Beethoven. 
  • Art buffs will also enjoy the Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, which features the work of a renowned sculptor and includes an interactive 3,000 square foot miniature city. 

 

As you can see, there’s really something for everyone in Colorado Springs–which is especially lucky for residents and visitors to Winslow Court! Call today to take a tour of Winslow Court and explore the beauty of Colorado Springs.