The Colorado Springs Philharmonic’s Summer Symphony Offers Free Summer Concerts in Colorado Springs

The Summer Symphony, presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, has been a free, family-friendly activity since 1973. The summer 2013 concert schedule kicks off in days and features the following events.

Colorado Springs Together
June 26, 2013, 6:00 PM
Mountain Shadows Park
A concert dedicated to the one-year anniversary of the Waldo Canyon wildfires.

Independence Day
July 4, 2013, 7:30 PM
Memorial Park
Welcome this year’s relaunch of the “Fabulous Fourth” celebration with fireworks, food and fun!

America the Beautiful
July 20, 2013, 7:30 PM
Sky Sox Stadium
A night of works by US composers featured on broadway, in motion picture and more.

Faithfully: The Music of Journey
July 27, 2013, 7:30 PM
Bear Creek Regional Park
A tribute to Journey featuring their greatest hits, light and laser show and much more.

Visit the Colorado Springs Philharmonic website for more on their summer concert series.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort hopes you enjoy the 2013 free summer concert series by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Visit our website to plan your summer stay in time to attend an upcoming concert or our onsite Summer Passport events! Reserve your stay online or call 719-538-4000.

Let Cheyenne Mountain Resort Be Your Hotel for the 91st Pikes Peak International Hill Climb!

It’s that time of year again... for race fans to converge on Colorado Springs in anticipation of the 91st Running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30, 2013.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Colorado Springs, Colorado

This long-standing tradition in Colorado Springs is the second oldest motor sport race in the United States. Known to many as the “Race To The Clouds”, the Hill Climb pushes riders up the 12.42 mile course, navigating hairpin turns and a nearly 5,000 foot increase in elevation before reaching the finish line at the summit of Pikes Peak.

Visit the official race website for more on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, including pre-race events, spectator festivities and much more.

Check out the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and enjoy a stay at Cheyenne Mountain Resort by taking advantage of our PPIHC special rate.

With our Pikes Peak Hill Climb hotel package you’ll receive deluxe overnight accommodations for at least three nights between June 27-July 3. Room rates for this discounted offer start at $199* a night.

Click here to book our Pikes Peak Hill Climb Package.

*Taxes and fees may apply. Three night minimum stay between 6/27 - 7/3 required.  

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Escape to Colorado Springs for Summer Vacation with our Passport To Summer!

Spend your Colorado Springs summer vacation lounging by one of our refreshing resort pools, making waves at the Splash Park, digging your toes into the sandy beach of our 35-acre lake or enjoying water sports like paddle boats and kayaks.

Our Passport to Summer at Cheyenne Mountain Resort has everything you and your family needs for an unforgettable escape to Colorado.

Book our Passport to Summer getaway package beginning at $149 per night and receive deluxe accommodations with a balcony or patio, access to resort amenities, activities and Summer Event Calendar.

The Passport to Summer Kidz package includes these perks as well as a Kidz Concierge check in and welcome gift which includes a personalized passport and photo. Passport to Summer Kidz also receive a departure gift upon completing the Summer Passport adventure! And don’t forget that kidz eight and under eat free at all meals at Mountain View Restaurant.

Visit our website for more on our on-site recreational activities, nearby area attractions and day trip suggestions, or enhance your Colorado Springs summer vacation at Cheyenne Mountain Resort with the following*:

Kidz Zoo Breakfast Saturday Mornings
S'mores on the Terrace After Dark
Dive-In Movies at Resort Pool Saturday Nights
Friday Night Seafood Buffet
Saturday Night Prime Rib Buffet
Mountain View Restaurant Sunday Brunch
Cheyenne Kidz Camp Passport to Summer
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Truck Treats
Live Music on the Sundance & Pineview Terraces
Fab Four Happy Hour at Will Rogers Lounge daily
25% off Two Adult Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Passes
Twilight Golf and Glow Putting

The more days you book, the more you’ll save. With our Passport to Summer, if you Stay 2, Get 20% Off, Stay 3, Get 25% Off or Stay 5, Get 35% Off! Click here to book now.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Cheyenne Mountain Resort this summer!

*Offerings may require additional purchase.

Welcome Summer with our Memorial Day Weekend Resort Events in Colorado Springs!

Spend Memorial Day Weekend at Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs. Daily events include delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings at Mountain View Restaurant, our Fab Four Happy Hour at Will Rogers Lounge from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and S’mores on The Sundance Terrace. We’re also hosting the following special events from May 24 - 28.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort Memorial Day Weekend Events in Colorado Springs

Friday, May 24
Seafood Buffet, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Acoustic Music on the Terrace with Rick Stahl, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday, May 25
Kidz Zoo Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ice Cream Truck, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Prime Rib Buffet, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dive-In Movie with popcorn & drinks, 8:30 PM
Glow Putting, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday, May 26
Sunday Brunch, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ice Cream Truck, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Monday, May 27
Splash around at the aquatic center or lounge by the lake!

Tuesday, May 28
Summer Music Series featuring Bob Alexander & Promises Trio, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Memorial Day also marks the start of Passport to Summer! Our Passport to Summer package features deluxe accommodations and access to resort amenities, while the Passport to Summer Kidz package also includes a Kidz concierge, welcome and departure gifts.

Visit our website for more on Memorial Day Weekend resort events in Colorado Springs or to book your vacation today! Like us on Facebook for more information and special offers. Call 719-538-4060 for dining event reservations.

First & Main Presents a Free Summer Concert Series in Colorado Springs

First & Main Town Center, a premier shopping center in Colorado Springs has announced their 9th Annual Summer Concert Series. A great summer evening activity, these free concerts in the park are scheduled for each Friday in June and July from 5 PM - 7 PM. The Springs will be filled with dancing, fun and plenty of music from the following talented performers:

2013 First & Main Summer Concert Series in Colorado Springs

June 7 -- Bop Skizzum
June 14 -- Manuel Molina
June 21 -- Mad Dog and the Smokin' J's
June 28 -- Monument Hill
July 5 -- Velvet Rut
July 12 -- Oakhurst
July 19 -- Jake Loggins Band
July 26 -- That Eighties Band

Don’t miss your favorite artist! Get to the park across from  Cinemark early to snag a good seat! Visit the First & Main Town Center official website for more on their 9th annual summer concert series in Colorado Springs.

For more exciting events and activities in Colorado Springs this summer, visit Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Memorial Day events, resort activities and plenty of recreation await. Our Cheyenne Kidz Camps, golf, tennis and numerous pools provide tons of family-friendly entertainment without ever leaving our beautiful resort grounds. Visit our website for more on our accommodations, nearby attractions and special offers and begin planning your summer getaway in Colorado Springs today!

Celebrate Territory Days in Old Colorado City Memorial Day Weekend!

Join more than 150,000 visitors and residence as they spend Memorial Day Weekend at the 38th Annual Territory Days in Old Colorado City.

38th Annual Territory Days
May 25th – 27th, 2013
Old Colorado City

Territory Days, hosted by Old Colorado City Associates, Ltd, began in 1975 as the “Rampart Range Sertoma Territory Days Parade and Buffalo Barbecue”. It was renamed Territory Days a year later to celebrate Old Colorado City as the first capitol of the Colorado Territory.

Come experience historic Old Colorado City as it opens its doors to the community during an annual tradition that dates back nearly 40 years. This free, family-friendly weekend event in Colorado Springs is a three-day street festival filled with food, games and plenty of festivities.

Watch rodeo-style events like wild west gunfights, fast-draw competition and other old west traditions and entertainment. Children can play at the Kids Zone featuring train rides and a petting zoo. Feast on delicious food by local vendors, enjoy live music and don’t forget to browse the craft fair -- one of the largest in the state!

Visit the event website for more on Territory Days in Old Colorado City, open Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 7 PM and Monday 10 AM - 6 PM.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort hopes you enjoy Territory Days, one of the many great events in Old Colorado City throughout the year. Reserve your Memorial Day Weekend stay today and enjoy beautiful accommodations near Old Colorado City as well as plenty of recreational amenities on our resort grounds. Visit our website to book online or call 1-800-588-0250.

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Enjoy An Ex-Zoo-Berant Spring Break with our Colorado Springs Vacation Package

Spring Break is just around the corner! Book our 'Ex-Zoo-Berant' Spring Break Package to spend your vacation at Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Our Colorado Springs vacation package includes everything you need for a memorable family vacation 6,200 feet closer to the stars!

'Ex-Zoo-Berant' Spring Break Package begins at $119 and includes:

• Overnight Accommodations
• Breakfast Buffet for Two at Mountain View Restaurant
• Waived Resort Fee ($18 per night value)
• Upgrade to Next Available Room Type
• Guaranteed 2 PM Late Check-Out

Click here to book now.

Enhance your vacation by taking advantage of these special offers:

25% off Two Adult Passes to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
20% off Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Buffets at Mountain View Restaurant*
Kids 8 and under eat FREE at Mountain View Restaurant
Free Fitness Classes at The Country Club of Colorado
$55 One Hour Private Tennis Lesson (regularly $70)

Enjoy your spring break getaway at Cheyenne Mountain Resort by taking part in any of the following resort events:

Kidz Zoo Breakfast
Saturday, March 30 from 8 AM - 10:30 AM at Mountain View Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get up close and personal with animals from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

‘Zookeeper’ Movie Madness
Have a family movie night filled with free popcorn and lemonade on Friday, March 29.

To learn more about this or any of our Colorado Springs vacation packages, visit our website. Book your Colorado Springs spring break vacation by calling 1-800-588-0250 or making your reservation online. Cheyenne Mountain Resort looks forward to welcoming you this spring!

*Discount not applicable to alcohol purchases or Easter Brunch.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort -- 2013 Ride the Rockies Finish Line!

We are incredibly excited to share that Cheyenne Mountain Resort is the 2013 Ride the Rockies finish line! Our resort will be the long-awaited finish to a grueling week-long trek for 2,000 cyclists that begins June 8, 2013 in Telluride, Colorado. Join us at the finish line for food, fun, entertainment and accommodations! Celebrate with live music, dancing, delicious dishes from your favorite local restaurants and more.

Ride the Rockies
June 8 - 15, 2013
Telluride to Colorado Springs

The more than 500-mile ride winds through varying elevations as riders make their way northeast to Colorado Springs on June 15, finishing at Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The schedule for this year’s tour, set to follow an eight city route across the Centennial State, covers anywhere from 46 miles to upwards of 90 miles each day. Riders will ascend three famous mountain passes: Lizard Head, Wolf Creek and Poncha Pass as well as take on Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the United States, on their way to Colorado Springs!

This annual Colorado bike ride tour is presented by The Denver Post with proceeds from the event going to The Denver Post Community Foundation which provides direct funding to Colorado nonprofits. For additional information, visit the 2013 Ride the Rockies website.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, part of the host community of Colorado Springs, looks forward to welcoming cyclists, volunteers, families, friends and spectators to watch this amazing feat of endurance and determination culminate at our resort. Our rustic yet modern accommodations, numerous amenities and delicious on-site dining are perfect for relaxing after biking hundreds of miles or if you just need an escape from the everyday!

For additional information about Cheyenne Mountain Resort -- the 2013 Ride the Rockies finish line -- please visit our website. Reserve accommodations for Ride the Rockies at a rate of $189* per night by booking online or calling 800-588-0250.

*Applicable taxes and fees may apply.
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The Perfect Escape -- Our Colorado Springs Vacation Package From $119!

Book an upcoming winter, spring break or early summer getaway at Cheyenne Mountain Resort and take advantage of our latest Colorado Springs vacation package, The Perfect Escape, featuring rates from $119*.

Enjoy the wonder of our scenic resort, situated on beautifully manicured grounds amid sweeping mountain views and convenient to numerous Pikes Peak attractions like Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Imagine relaxing in the luxurious comfort of your upgraded guest accommodations brimming with in-room amenities or starting your day off right with our delicious breakfast buffet at Mountain View Restaurant.

The Perfect Escape package includes:

- Lavish Breakfast Buffet for Two in Mountain View Restaurant
- Waived Resort Fee ($18.00 per night value)
- Upgrade to Next Available Room Type
- Guaranteed 2pm Late Check-Out

Click here to book now.

With so many exciting resort activities and local sights to see, you’ll be glad you booked our Colorado Springs resort getaway package -- experience The Perfect Escape today!

Reserve your Spring Break getaway in Colorado Springs by calling 800-588-0250 or booking your stay online. Visit our website to learn more about Cheyenne Mountain Resort, an ideal vacation destination that provides an Authentic. Colorado. Experience. 6,200 feet closer to the stars.

*Based on availability from 1/31–6/2/2013 does not apply to existing reservations (black-out dates apply).

The 6th Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival -- A Cool Event for the Whole Family!

It is no secret that Cripple Creek is both a quaint piece of Colorado history and a bustling site for entertainment. So why not plan a visit to the Cripple Creek Ice Festival February 9-10 and 16-17, 2013 and take part in the excitement of this annual event!

Cripple Creek Ice Festival
February 9-10 & 16-17, 2013
Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek

Celebrating its 6th year, this family-friendly event features talented ice sculptors that pull out all of the stops to craft amazing pieces from simple blocks of ice. With this year’s theme of Mythological Wonderland the pieces are certain to be dynamic, mystifying displays of craftsmanship with many of the sculptures including interactive elements. Kids can enjoy the ice maze, ice slide as well as carnival-style games constructed out of ice while adults can sip their favorite beverage at the ice bar!

This two-weekend event will also feature live music as well as delicious foods and hand-crafted, high quality merchandise from area vendors. For additional information or for a schedule of activities, please visit the event's official website.

The Cheyenne Mountain Resort hopes you enjoy your time at the Cripple Creek Ice Festival. Book a stay with us to enjoy a weekend at the Ice Festival, not to mention our numerous on-site activities and amenities. Visit our website to learn more or to book online, you can also call us at 719.538.4000. We look forward to welcoming you to Colorado Springs.

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