NO CHAINS REQUIRED Skip the hassle of the mountains with these Front Range weekend trips
ENTERTAINMENT U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
days because it’s practically a Christmas list unto itself. Give the 291 Bourbon a try: a spice-forward, aspen wood-finished, award-winning pour distilled at Distillery 291, just 15 minutes down the road. Great Wolf Lodge
COL OR ADO S P R I N GS LODGING Great Wolf Lodge
9494 Federal Drive For any driver making their way into Colorado Springs, the Great Wolf Lodge is impossible to miss. Situated just off I-25 north of the city, this all-inone mountain resort is ginormous, and every inch of space inside is put to good use. It’s a prime family getaway spot, complete with an indoor water park, numerous dining options — sitdown and fast-casual — and an array of recurring events, including Snowland, their annual holiday celebration featuring winter activities, crafts, a dance party and even a visit from Santa Claus.
The Broadmoor
The Broadmoor
1 Lake Ave. For over a century, The Broadmoor has embodied elegance, standing the test of time as one of the state’s premier hotels. Just stroll around the awe14
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Edelweiss German Restaurant
inspiring grounds at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, taking in the Mediterranean Revival-style architecture that blends into the surrounding landscape. Step inside during the winter months for a scene straight out of a holiday movie. Clear your mind at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Spa or dive into a world-class dinner at La Taverne. It may be winter, but if weather permits, you can tee off on one of their two golf legendary courses, whose greens have welcomed tournaments by USGA, as well as Jack Nicklaus’ first official tour victory.
Edelweiss German Restaurant
200 South Sierra Madre St. If The Broadmoor is Colorado Springs’ oldest staple, then the USOP Museum is the city’s hottest new attraction. The 60,000-square-foot facility looks like a spaceship that landed downtown, and it’s just as cutting edge inside. You start all the way at the top, weaving down a ramped path that takes you through 12 different exhibits, like Parade of Nations, a simulation of the opening ceremony, Athlete Training; a section that has running, archery and sled hockey experiences for you to try, and the Hall of Fame, showcasing the greatest athletes to represent our country on the world stage.
34 East Ramona Ave. For over 50 years, Edelweiss has held court in Colorado Springs as one of the state’s best spots to get authentic German cuisine. On Fridays and Saturdays, strolling musicians fill the space with German tunes, and three big fireplaces make guests feel like they’ve FOOD & DRINK been welcomed into someone’s home. Be adventurous Bourbon Brothers when ordering at Edelweiss Smokehouse & Tavern and go for the Sauerbraten, 13021 Bass Pro Drive a traditional Bavarian dish Nothing warms the body in Boot Barn Hall that leans on a three-day the cold months quite like a vinegar marinade, resulting cut of quality meat and a in a soft, delectable beef paired with a glass of bourbon. At Boot Barn Hall Bourbon Brothers, it’s in the gingerbread sauce, red cabbage and 13071 Bass Pro Drive bacon potato dumpling. name, and they have the Dust off that cowboy hat and pick out chops to back your prized belt buckle — it’s time to it up. The cofboogie at Colorado Springs’ exciting Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern fee-and-cocoacountry venue. Connected to Bourbon rubbed sliced Brothers, you can round out a top-tier brisket is to die meal with any number of shows — for, and the they’ve hosted national acts such as bacon mac and cheese Randy Travis, Sawyer Brown, Ian egg rolls are deep-fried Munsick and Josh Turner. It’s 15,000 heaven, served with a delisquare feet wrapped in floor-to-ceiling cious BBQ ranch. Then beetle-kill pine walls, and the additional there’s the drink menu, 7,000-square-foot patio has a gorwhich is fitting for the holigeous view of Pikes Peak. WINTER SCENE 2023–2024
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