Kimpton Hotels in North Colorado Springs

Focus on the Family Welcome Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Briargate.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, located 11.2 mi (18 km) from central Colorado Springs. If you have fun at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, you'll love Brunswick Zone XL, just a short walk away.

You can catch an event at Falcon Stadium, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central USAF Academy. If you think Falcon Stadium is cool, you also might like Clune Arena, located nearby.

Ford Amphitheater is a venue in Northgate.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Cosmo's Magic Theater in West Colorado Springs. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Pikes Peak Center, Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show, and Colorado Springs City Auditorium are not far.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Chapel Hills Mall in Briargate.

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame is just one of the attractions in Northwest Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Colorado Springs has to offer, head to Cosmo's Magic Theater, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, and Chapel Hills Mall.

If you like shopping, take time out to go to First & Main Town Center when in Colorado Springs.