21 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, has a unique pedigree. General William Jackson Palmer founded the city in 1871, and it soon became a destination for those seeking both natural beauty and a sense of…
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Colorado Springs station
· 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time at this grand 1917 railway station and Harvey House, a testament to the golden age of train travel. This station was a joint project of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and the Colorado and…
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Evergreen Cemetery (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
· 1.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Evergreen Cemetery isn't just a graveyard; it's a silent chronicle of Colorado Springs' origins. When the city was founded in 1871, the existing cemeteries couldn't keep up with the booming population. General William…
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Midland Terminal Railroad Roundhouse
· 2.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the steam and roar of locomotives at this historic 14-stall railroad roundhouse, a vital hub for the Midland Terminal Railroad. This building was constructed and operated by the Colorado Midland Railroad,…
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Old Colorado City
· 2.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a minute and imagine a bustling Wild West town, because that's exactly what Old Colorado City used to be. Founded during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859, Colorado City quickly became a vital supply…
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Garden of the Gods
· 4.0 mi · Things to Do
Red rock formations jutting 300 feet into the sky with Pikes Peak behind them. Free admission.
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park
· 4.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine standing here over a century ago, witnessing the dawn of a protected natural space. North Cheyenne Cañon Park has been enchanting visitors since the late 1800s. Initially known as Colorado College Park, this…
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Briarhurst
· 4.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the grand parties and whispered secrets held within these walls! Briarhurst Manor, now a restaurant, was once the home of Dr. William Bell, a key figure in Manitou Springs' early development. Bell, a British…
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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
· 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready for some incredible views, because this spot is all about a monument dedicated to a beloved American cowboy and humorist. Spencer Penrose, a wealthy entrepreneur who helped shape Colorado Springs, began…
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Cliff House (Manitou Springs, Colorado)
· 5.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Experience the grandeur of the Cliff House, a Queen Anne style hotel that has welcomed guests to Manitou Springs for generations. Built in 1873, the Cliff House was initially a modest boarding house. Over the next two…
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Manitou Mineral Springs
· 5.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine traveling miles for a sip of water – but not just any water, water believed to cure what ails you! That's why people flocked to Manitou Springs. Starting in the late 1800s, and continuing into the 1900s, Manitou…
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Miramont Castle
· 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to step back in time at Miramont Castle, a unique Victorian-era home with a story as intriguing as its architecture. Built in 1895, Miramont Castle was the private residence of Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a…
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Cheyenne Mountain - NORAD
· 6.3 mi · Historical Marker
Inside Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs, the US military built a nuclear-hardened command center designed to survive a direct atomic hit, where NORAD has watched the skies for incoming missiles since 1967.
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Peterson Air and Space Museum
· 6.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't just another Air Force base; it’s the former heart of America's air defense! The Peterson Air and Space Museum, located right here, tells that story. In 1942, the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport became…
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Jeanne Assam at New Life Church
· 11.0 mi · News Wikipedia
On December 9, 2007, a gunman who had already killed two young sisters at a missionary training center in Arvada drove to New Life Church in Colorado Springs and opened fire in the lobby as services let out, killing two…
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Pioneer Cabin (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
· 11.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what life was like for the earliest settlers in Colorado Springs? This humble log cabin, the Pioneer Cabin, is one of the oldest buildings in the entire city, a true window into frontier life. Built around…
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Pikes Peak
· 12.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready for some seriously breathtaking views, because you're approaching Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's most iconic mountains! In 1806, Zebulon Pike, leading an expedition for the U.S. Army to explore the Louisiana…
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United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel
· 12.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be amazed by the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, a structure so striking it initially sparked controversy. Designed by Walter Netsch from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and built by Robert E.…
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United States Air Force Academy, Cadet Area
· 12.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be awestruck by a vision of the future, forged in the shadow of the Rockies. The United States Air Force Academy's Cadet Area isn't just a campus; it's a statement. Dedicated in 1958, the Cadet Area broke…
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Stratton's Independence Mine and Mill
· 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This mine produced over 200,000 ounces of gold in just five years, fueling a gold rush frenzy. Located near Victor, Colorado, on the south slope of Battle Mountain, Stratton's Independence Mine was a major gold…
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Victor Downtown Historic District
· 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Hold onto your hat, because you're about to drive through a real-life time capsule! The Victor Downtown Historic District whispers tales of a gold rush that transformed this mountainside. In the late 1890s, Victor…