Manitou Rainbow
Rainbow Falls - Manitou
While the Hafla Reunion will have bus tours to three of the top attractions in the Colorado Springs (COS) region, there are over 300 other activities that you may want to consider during your time before, during or after the reunion. Bus tours typically hit the highlights of an area and our trips are no exception. The list below will provide you with some very exciting options for self-guided adventures. We encourage you to invite your friends to join you on these adventures.
Cheyenne Moutain Zoo - Tahoma the Moose
Cheyenne Moutain Zoo - Sign Courtesy
At the reunion, we will give you the opportunity to post your desired trips on a large poster board, and invite others to go with you. For small groups of 4 – 10 people, your best bet is to get an Uber or Lyft ride if you don’t have vehicles, or take public transportation. However, if you have a larger group in mind, the reunion committee can advise you on who to contact to get transportation.
Olympic Museum view from Vermijo Avenue
You can get more information on all of these and more activities on-line. I found that Trip Advisor’s listings were particularly complete and useful.
Things to do in Colorado Springs
- Garden of the Gods (hiking) (free)
Distance from Hotel: 9 miles
Comments: Our favorite place – easy walking - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Distance from Hotel: 3.4 miles
Comments: Very Nice Zoo –hilly- feed the giraffes! - Manitou Springs – old west feeling shopping & restaurants (also Old Colorado City)
Distance from Hotel: 9 miles
Comments: Boutique & Unique shops and great food - Sunrise Balloon Ride
Distance from Hotel: 2.6 miles
Comments: Great views of mountains and plains - High Country 4X4 Jeep Tour
Distance from Hotel: 5.6 miles
Comments: See the rugged natural beauty of the Rockies - Red Rock Canyon (hiking)
Distance from Hotel: 8 miles
Comments: Unlimited hiking, no crowds, small hills - Olympic Training Center
Distance from Hotel: 5.3 miles
Comments: See our athletes in training - National Museum of WWII Aviation
Distance from Hotel: 9 miles
Comments: WWII military planes on display - Helen Hunt Falls (or Seven Falls)
Distance from Hotel: 6 miles
Comments: Fairly rigorous hike –water flow variable - The Broadmoor Hotel
Distance from Hotel: 6 miles
Comments: One of the top ten hotels in the US - Cave of the Winds (Spelunking)
Distance from Hotel: 10 miles
Comments: Cave tours vary by adventure; Zip lines and high ropes course - Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Distance from Hotel: 55 miles
Comments: Highest Bridge in the US. Descend to bottom on gondola. Zip line, great scenery. - Aspen Fall Color Tour
Distance from Hotel: customized
Comments: Tour the local mountains to find the best aspen colors. (We do this every year)