| Imagine the breathtaking backdrop of Pikes Peak or | | | | very relaxed environment. |
| the Garden of the Gods as a place to propose to | | | | Any Colorado Springs area lodging will be minutes |
| your girlfriend or just as a location to get away to | | | | from the Garden of the Gods, the Pikes Peak Cog |
| for a few romantic nights. If this is in your mind, then | | | | Railway and other area attractions. A picnic at the |
| there are many places to stay in the Colorado | | | | Garden of the Gods or a scenic ride up the Cog |
| Springs area that fit the bill for a romantic getaway. | | | | Railway with lunch at the Pike's Peak summit can be |
| The 5 star resort hotel called the Broadmoor has | | | | quite romantic. |
| luxurious suites, fine dining restaurants, golf courses, | | | | If you are the gaming sort, then you can take a |
| tennis and a world class spa and pool. It has hosted | | | | ½ day trip around the back (west) side of |
| U.S. presidents and other dignitaries but regular folks | | | | Pikes Peak, to the town of Cripple Creek. Cripple |
| can enjoy a few romantic days here if your budget | | | | Creek is a historic town from the Colorado mining |
| allows. | | | | days and now offers casino gambling in the historic |
| Another choice is one of the very nice bed and | | | | district. |
| breakfast inns that are often elegantly refurbished | | | | If you love festivals, among the many festivals in the |
| private, historic, mansions. Some of these B and B's | | | | region, are the yearly Wine Festival in June and the |
| have very colorful histories, such as the Cheyenne | | | | Mountain Music Festival in August, both located in |
| Canon Inn, which is in a quiet residential neighborhood | | | | Manitou Springs. At the Wine Festival, you'll be able to |
| on the west side of Colorado Springs. It is very close | | | | sample wines from Colorado wineries as well as |
| to the Broadmoor, hiking trails and attractions such as | | | | purchase specialty food and wine-related gifts. Live |
| the Seven Falls. Other bed and breakfast inns are | | | | entertainment performs through the afternoon. At |
| located closer to downtown Colorado Springs if that | | | | the Mountain Music Festival you'll here mountain and |
| is the ambiance that you prefer. | | | | hammered dulcimer, guitar and banjo players playing |
| A bed and breakfast inn offers a relaxing alternative | | | | country music selections with foods and crafts |
| to a traditional hotel, and with breakfast provided, | | | | available too. Manitou Springs is just a few minutes to |
| you don't have to hop into your car the first thing | | | | the west of Colorado Springs and at the base of the |
| when you wake up, to go out to a restaurant. Some | | | | Pikes Peak toll road scenic byway. Check with each |
| inns offer hot tubs for two and some offer optional | | | | event as tickets may be required. |
| romance packages including champagne and | | | | So, no matter what your tastes are, you will find lots |
| chocolates. In addition, while you probably want some | | | | to do, or nothing to do, during your romantic |
| alone with your significant other, a bed and breakfast | | | | getaway in Colorado Springs and the Pike's Peak |
| often lends the opportunity to meet other couples, | | | | region. |
| families and travelers with interesting stories, in a | | | | |