Lin’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Arrive early for good parking, no lines, and cool sand!
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Pikes Peak Summit House
A must visit! They charge by the car load.
We love this place! We even were able to speak with the owner while he was working on the castle.
13 locals recommend
Bishop Castle
12705 Colorado 165We love this place! We even were able to speak with the owner while he was working on the castle.
This lake is in Leadville, Colorado, there is a trail that leads to an upper lake which is like a piece of Heaven. Our family just hiked it recently together. Highly recommend!
38 locals recommend
Turquoise Lake
This lake is in Leadville, Colorado, there is a trail that leads to an upper lake which is like a piece of Heaven. Our family just hiked it recently together. Highly recommend!
Beautiful place for kayaking and fishing!! This is just one of our views and many trips there.
29 locals recommend
Twin Lakes
Beautiful place for kayaking and fishing!! This is just one of our views and many trips there.
One of the best zoos we have ever been to. On the side of a mountain which makes the scenery and displays the best!
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdOne of the best zoos we have ever been to. On the side of a mountain which makes the scenery and displays the best!
We were privileged to have an Army friend whose family owns this place. He gave us an awesome private cave tour!
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdWe were privileged to have an Army friend whose family owns this place. He gave us an awesome private cave tour!
Just a beautiful unique place that is very clean and easy to hike.
58 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Park
3105 Gateway RdJust a beautiful unique place that is very clean and easy to hike.
The Sojourner's Spot is a great stay for out of town military drilling reservists! We are 10 minutes from Fort Carson!
13 locals recommend
Fort Carson
The Sojourner's Spot is a great stay for out of town military drilling reservists! We are 10 minutes from Fort Carson!
Awesome place to visit. You drive through the zoo to get there. The best part is that it is free!
36 locals recommend
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdAwesome place to visit. You drive through the zoo to get there. The best part is that it is free!
Fishing
Our youngest son caught this nice Small Mouth Bass. However there is many other great catches at this reservoir to include Walleye, Large Mouth Bass, and Crappie.
36 locals recommend
Pueblo Reservoir
Our youngest son caught this nice Small Mouth Bass. However there is many other great catches at this reservoir to include Walleye, Large Mouth Bass, and Crappie.
Great near by place for kids to fish! Two ponds next to each other with plenty of trout!
Willow Springs Pond #2
Great near by place for kids to fish! Two ponds next to each other with plenty of trout!
Eleven Mile State Park
4229 Co Rd 92Food scene
Our favorite Chinese food!!! Our daughter was even engaged there!
China Town Restaurant
326 S Nevada AveOur favorite Chinese sit down spot!
Amy's Donuts
2704 E Fountain BlvdMy personal favorite donut shop! -Lin
Tacos Del Gordo
5180 Fontaine BoulevardOur favorite Mexican food!
Bingo Burger - Pueblo
101 Central PlazaGreat burgers and love their chile tater tots!
Border Burger Bar
934 Manitou AveGood burgers and love their cannon balls!
Joey's Pizza
1843 Briargate BlvdOur favorite pizza place!
Hiking
This is not an easy climb. Be sure your health and preparation is in order. Once you get to the top there is a scenic trail that goes back down.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineThis is not an easy climb. Be sure your health and preparation is in order. Once you get to the top there is a scenic trail that goes back down.
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadThere are many beautiful hikes throughout this place!
Seven Bridges
Seven BridgesTrail along the creek with beautiful rock formations.
Parks
Heritage Park
Exercise park within close proximity and walking distance.
John Metcalf Park
Sports
Jimmy Camp Disc Golf
9614 Jimmy Camp Rd