Enjoy a hearty selection of snacks, appetizers and the true English tradition of fish and chips, a Reuben sandwich, or a selection of pot pies as lively piano tunes fill the 19th century English Pub. The Golden Bee is famous for freshly prepared pub food, and yards of the finest ales from an extensive collection of English and Irish drafts. “The Bee” will mark its 50th Anniversary on May 27, 2011. While it has stayed true to its authentic English pub heritage, “The Bee” has established several traditions of its own: flying bee stickers, yards of ale and a sing-along piano. In 1961, The Golden Bee originally came to The Broadmoor as a collection of panels and fixtures from a 19th-century pub shipped from England and reassembled in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is featuring a free exhibit of historical photographs, artifacts and memorabilia of the Cave. Cave of the Winds is an irreplaceable natural resource of scenic, scientific, educational and historic importance. Over the years, visitors have toured the subterranean passages exquisitely decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and helictites. Cave of the Winds – 130 yearsĬave of the Winds is celebrating 130 continuous years as a public attraction. Throughout 2011, the FAC will celebrate 75 years of history with a series of events. The FAC’s building is considered an architectural landmark in the Rocky Mountain region and is listed on the National Register for Historical Places. The FAC carries the legacy of Colorado’s arts and cultural heritage. The FAC is home to world-class art galleries, Broadway-worthy live theatre and an art school for all ages. The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (FAC) opened Apduring The Great Depression. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center – 75 years While the style of the railcar has changed several times over the years, the amazing experience remains the same for travelers bound for the summit of Pikes Peak. Spencer Penrose, owner of the world-renowned Broadmoor Hotel, acquired and upgraded the cog in 1925. The Cog Railway, the highest cog in the world, was built in 1891 by mattress tycoon Zalmon Simmons, a visitor to the region in the late 1880s, who envisioned a better way than a two-day mule ride to get to the top of Pikes Peak. For more information, go to Pikes Peak Cog Railway – 120 years Visit the Pikes Peak region this year and commemorate these momentous occasions with various special events and exhibits. In 2011, Cave of the Winds, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, the Golden Bee, Cheyenne Mountain Resort and El Paso County will celebrate milestones ranging from 150 years to a silver anniversary. Like a fine wine, six Colorado Springs attractions are only getting better with age. All of these attractions are a MUST DO Colorado Bucket List item so write them down and then travel South of Denver to get them crossed off the list. Our kids were just as excited about staying at the Broadmoor or the Cheyenne Mountain Resort as they were about traveling out of the state. If you grew up in Colorado as we did, then you have probably visited at least some of the list below of Colorado Springs attractions that are celebrating a big anniversary this year. And while a picture is worth a thousand words, nothing compares to experiencing Colorado with your own eyes! Colorado Springs a go-to vacation destination for locals Millions of pictures have been taken of our region by people trying to capture the essence of this area’s stunning beauty.
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