See Olympic Champions at the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastic Champions 2012

Welcome 2008 and 2012 Olympians and World Champions to Colorado Springs for the 2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastic Champions! Cheer for your favorite athlete as they showcase their world-class gymnastic and acrobatic skills in an intimate setting at the World Arena!

Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions
World Arena
Saturday, September 29, 2012
7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM

The Tour includes the Fierce Five: Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber, Kyla Ross and McKayla Maroney who are coming off of their gold medal performances in at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London!

Watch 2008 All-Around Golf Medalist Nastia Liukin, members of the 2012 Olympic Men’s Gymnastics Team Jake Dalton, Jonathan Horton and local favorite John Orozco. See rhythmic gymnast Julie Zetlin and  Olympic trampolinists Steven Gluckstein and Savannah Vinsant. For a full list of participating athletes, visit the tour’s official site. To purchase tickets for this family-friendly event in Colorado Springs visit the World Arena website.

The Cheyenne Mountain Resort, less than 3 miles from the World Arena, is the perfect place to spend the night or to enjoy a long weekend with the whole family. Featuring beautiful grounds, fun amenities and delicious on-site dining, our resort is the perfect place for your family getaway this fall. Reserve your room online or by calling 719-538-4000. 

Image Credit: Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastic Champions

Pikes Peak Center Brings Great Entertainment to Colorado Springs in August and September!

The Pikes Peak Center is the cultural events and performing arts center in Colorado Springs. Built by citizens of El Paso County and opened in 1982, the Center hosts more than 200 performances annually including comedians, dance companies, musicians, musicals and much more. August and September will welcome everything from the The Price is Right Live to Led Zepplin: A Rock Symphony. Check out their upcoming events below:

August
17: Brian Regan
26: Jane’s Addiction

September
12: The Price is Right Live
13: B-52s
14: Aztec Two Step
15 & 16: Pines of Rome
20: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
22: Led Zepplin: A Rock Symphony
24: Peter Cetera
29: Pictures at an Exhibition
30: Girls Night: The Musical

For more information about the Pikes Peak Center, operated by the Colorado Springs World Arena, or to purchase tickets to an upcoming event, visit their official website.

The Cheyenne Mountain Resort is less than 4 miles from the Pikes Peak Center and offers a relaxing resort atmosphere – the perfect way to experience Colorado Springs. Enjoy our well-appointed, recently renovated guest rooms and dine at our award-winning on-site restaurant, Mountain View Restaurant. Reserve your room online or call us at 719-538-4000.

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Colorado Springs at the Colorado Balloon Classic!

Up, up and away! Make your way to Memorial Park in Colorado Springs during Labor Day weekend to experience the largest air show in Colorado – the Colorado Balloon Classic!

36th Annual Colorado Balloon Classic
Labor Day Weekend
September 1 – 3, 2012
Memorial Park
Colorado Springs, CO

Admission to this family-friendly event in Colorado Springs is free! Visitors can enjoy watching more than 100 hot air balloons take to the sky during each morning of the festival. Other activities include helicopter rides and evening concerts. Visit the official event website for more on the Colorado Balloon Classic, a division of the Colorado Springs Balloon Classic, Inc.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, located less than 5 miles from Memorial Park, offers plenty of fun-filled resort events during Labor Day weekend like our ice cream social and live music! Whether you’re looking for one more relaxing weekend this summer or an exciting getaway filled with memories, our resort has the accommodations, amenities and service you want when staying in Colorado Springs. For more information about our resort, visit our website. To book your stay today, call us at 800-588-0250 or make your reservations online.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort is proud to sponsor and support the 2012 Colorado Balloon Classic!

See World Famous Cyclists Pedal through Colorado Springs during the USA Pro Cycling Challenge

After exciting finishes at the 2012 Tour de France and 2012 Olympic cycling events during recent weeks, it’s time to cheer on world-class cyclists as they take on the toughest road race in the United States – the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.

USA Pro Cycling Challenge
August 20 – 26, 2012
Stage 5
Breckenridge & Colorado Springs

The Challenge is a seven-day cycling event that tests the ability of some of the best cyclists in the world on a course that changes in elevation by 2 miles. Beginning on August 20, 2012,  Stage 1 of the race kicks off in Durango. At Stage 5 on August 24, 2012 cyclists begin in Breckenridge and round out the day in Colorado Springs, just a short distance from the Cheyenne Mountain Resort!

Watch the world's best cyclists compete for a victory in this rugged and dynamic road race. See Taylor Phinney, fresh off his impressive fourth place finishes in both the Olympic time trial and road race compete to upset Chris Horner who will look to defend his 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge title!

For additional information on the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, visit the official event website. To book your stay at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a preferred hotel of the Challenge, please visit our website or call 719-538-4000.

Cheyenne Mountain Resort looks forward to welcoming cycling enthusiasts and wishes all the cyclists good luck!

Spend Labor Day in Colorado Springs at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort!

Savor the last moments of summer by taking part in a number of fun-filled events during Labor Day Weekend at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort!

Our festivities run throughout the holiday weekend and feature activities for all couples, children and families. Guests of all ages will enjoy spending Labor Day Weekend in Colorado Springs! Events include…

• Half Price Wine Thursdays at Mountain View Restaurant from 6–10:30 PM
• Cheyenne Kidz Camp Registration in the Main Lobby Friday 4–6 PM
• Old Colorado Ice Cream Social at the Resort Pool Friday from 8:30–9:30 PM
• All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet at Mountain View Restaurant Friday 6–10:30 PM
• All You Can Eat Prime Rib Buffet at Mountain View Restaurant Saturday 6–10:30 PM
• Hot Summer Nights Live Music at Will Rogers Lounge Friday & Saturday 7–10 PM
• Nightly S'Mores After Dark on the Mountain View Terrace at 8:00 PM
• Saturday Cheyenne Zoo Breakfast at Mountain View Restaurant 8:30–10 AM
• Summer Splash at the Aquatics Center Daily from 12–4 PM
• Saturday Night Dive-in Movies at the Resort Pool from 8:30–10:15 PM

Take full advantage of the last weekend of the unofficial summer season by booking a Labor Day getaway with us. Check out our special rates and packages, like the Family Getaway Package! Book to receive a special rate, discounts on family activities and the benefit of kids 8 and under eating for free! For more information on how to make the most of your stay at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, visit our website! Make your reservations online or by calling us at 1-800-588-0250.

Take the Colorado Pledge & Support Welcome Back Colorado Springs!

Welcome Back Colorado Springs!

 

We hope you’ll support Colorado Springs in its efforts to help welcome business back to the region! Local businesses, area attractions and tourist destinations are open and look forward to welcoming back visitors, shoppers and guests!

Just as we always have been, we’re ready and eager to provide visitors to the region with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.

Come see all of the beauty and spirit alive in our community by planning a trip to our neck of the woods. Take the Colorado Pledge and commit to supporting the area! Show your support by visiting a famous attraction like Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, Caves of the Wind or Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Enjoy a stroll through the shops and restaurants in Old Colorado City. Have a delicious meal at our Mountain View Restaurant or stay at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort! In Colorado Springs, the possibilities for fun are endless!

We’re humbled by and grateful for your continued support of our resort and the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region. It is our hope to garner your continued support through the Colorado Pledge. Click Here to Take the Colorado Pledge.

We’re here. We’re open and we hope to see you soon!

Play Ball! Go to a Colorado Springs Sky Sox Game!

Colorado Springs has tons of fun, family-friendly attractions, but did you know it’s also home to the Colorado Rockies AAA Baseball Team – The Colorado Springs Sky Sox?

Catch a Sky Sox home game this summer and watch some of the best up-and-coming ball players before they hit the major leagues. The Sky Sox play at Security Service Field and are taking on great teams throughout July.

July 4 – 8 - Reno Aces
July 16 – 19 - Salt Lake Bees
July 20 – 23 - Tacoma Rainiers
July 28 – 31 - Fresno Grizzlies

Check out their promotions and giveaways in July, including fireworks, 50 Cent Hot Dog Night and other promotions where kids eat free and more!  For additional information about the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, the Security Service Field or to purchase tickets, visit the team’s official website.

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox play just 25 minutes from the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Stay with us during your trip to Colorado Springs for a top-notch resort experience complete with recently updated rooms, lots of activities and beautiful Rocky Mountain views. To book your room, visit our website or call 1-800-588-0250.

Lions and Tigers and Breakfast? Oh My! Meet Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Animals at our Kidz Breakfast!

Join us for Cheyenne Zoo Kidz Breakfast Saturdays at the Mountain View Restaurant.

Cheyenne Zoo Kidz Breakfast
Mountain View Restaurant
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Saturday mornings through September 1st
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Start the day off right with a delicious breakfast at the Mountain View Restaurant alongside some of our favorite furry friends from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. After you’ve eaten and met an opossum or lizard, head to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to check out the rest of the animals and exhibits on display. Just a short drive from our resort, the zoo is home to a number of attractions including Encounter Africa and Rocky Mountain Wild.

Encounter Africa
Watch African lions, meerkats and black rhinoceros in this new exhibit that will feature an amphitheater, skybridge and African Tent. During your African encounter visit the zoo’s four resident elephants – Kimba, Lucky, Malaika and Jambo.

Rocky Mountain Wild
Get up close and personal with creatures native to the Rocky Mountains at this exhibit featuring moose,  otters, mountain lions, lynx, bears, porcupines, wolves and bald eagles.

For full details on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, visit their official website. To learn more about the Cheyenne Mountain Resort or to book your stay today, check out our website or call 719-538-4000.

Reservations for our Cheyenne Zoo Kidz Breakfast are recommended, so please call 719-538-4060. Check out the Mountain View Restaurant online for more dining events.

Sunset Jazz Series at Cheyenne Continues with The Eastin & Sam Pannunzio Quartet in July

Join us for Sunset Jazz, a beautiful night of jazz melodies and breathtaking mountain views, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Cheyenne Courtyard.  Enjoy jazz classics from decades past by The Brad Eastin & Sam Pannunzio Quartet featuring The Flores Brothers.

Sunset Jazz Concert
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Cheyenne Courtyard
Adults: $15
Kids 12 & Under: Free

Your attendance at this fundraising event supports the Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society benefitting the Society’s scholarship fund.

Wine and dine at our Mountain View Restaurant before the event. We’re offering a special pre-concert buffet at 30% savings when tickets to the concert are presented to the server as well as a Lite Fare a la carte menu. Dinner service begins at 5:30 PM. Make your reservations today by calling 719-538-4060!

While you’re listening to the smooth stylings of The Brad Eastin & Same Pannunzio Quartet featuring The Flores Brothers, we’ll be offering bar service so you can enjoy your favorite cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

Check out our Facebook Event for more information about our Sunset Jazz concert in July. To learn more about our upcoming resort events, visit our website.

We hope you’ll join us July 3, 2012 for our next concert in our Sunset Jazz Series at Cheyenne Mountain Resort!

Celebrate 4th of July in Colorado Springs at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Join us for an Old Fashion Colorado Springs 4th of July at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort!

We’ve got tons of great resort activities and dining events going on throughout the week to help commemorate this historic day in our nation’s history.

From June 28 – July 9 celebrate 4th of July by taking part in: 

• Half Price Wine Thursdays at Mountain View Restaurant from 6–10:30 PM
• All You Can Eat Seafood & Prime Rib at Mountain View Restaurant Friday & Saturday 6–10:30 PM
• Hot Summer Nights - Live Music at Will Rogers Lounge Fridays & Saturdays at 7–10 PM
• Nightly S'Mores After Dark on the Mountain View Terrace at 8:30 PM
• Saturday Cheyenne Zoo Breakfast at Mountain View Restaurant from 8:30–10 AM
• Summer Splash at the Aquatics Center Daily from 12–4 PM
• Red, White & Blues - Live Music on the Grand Rivers Terrace July 3 from 6–9:30 PM
• Old Fashioned Fourth BBQ at Mountain View Restaurant July 4 from 6–10 PM
• Fourth of July Fireworks at the Aquatics Center July 4 from 9–10:15 PM
• Saturday Night Dive-in Movies at the Resort Pool from 8:30–10:15 PM

 

With so many great events at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, why not plan your vacation today? Our Summer Escape Package makes it easy and affordable to stay an extra night or two – book 2 nights and save 20%, 3 nights saves you 25% and 5 nights is a savings of 35%. For more information on our Summer Escape Package and how you can book more to save more, check out the Getaway Packages on our website. To make your reservations, book online or call 800.588.0250.

Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs!