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Tee Off this Fall

With a chill in the air and a frost atop the trees, it’s a wonderful time of year to tee off and hit the greens, and Cheyenne Mountain Resort’s Pete Dye-designed golf course is one of the best in Colorado Springs. The majestic mountain views of the surrounding Rockies only make the 7,000-plus yards of sandtraps, doglegs and pristine greens of this championship course even more perfect. Improve your swing with some tips from the pros, surf the turf on the brand new GolfBoards, and join a tournament to scratch the competitive itch. If you want to make a day or weekend of it, try one of Cheyenne Mountain’s golf packages. Stay & Play offers discounts on rounds of golf as well as a deluxe guest room. Stay fueled up with Birdies, Brews & Burritos. Before your tee time, fill up on a breakfast burrito and Starbucks coffee, then enjoy a round for each day of your stay and wrap it all up with a brew at Elevations Lounge.

Spend the Season of Thankfulness in Colorado Style

Fall is a time for family traditions, feeling thankful, and indulging in delicious homecooked foods. A Colorado Springs Thanksgiving has all those bases covered. Keep your holidays fun and stress-free by leaving the main meal to Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Our Rendezvous for Two Package provides accommodations, champagne, a breakfast buffet, and a perfectly prepared 3-course dinner. Or, make breakfast your big meal for Thanksgiving with the Colorado Bed & Breakfast package. When you’re confident your cravings are covered, head out for a little holiday entertainment. Visit the Fall Family Fun Days at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for regional history, a scavenger hunt, and a "Trade at Bent’s Fort" interactive exhibit. Then, on Thanksgiving Eve, stomp your feet to some classic jams at The Hungry Farmer Bands’ Annual Thanksgiving Reunion. As a tradition since the ‘70s, all the musicians are former band members who played at The Hungry Farmer in its heyday!

Throwing it to the Wolves

There’s a sensitive balance to maintaining the health of an ecosystem. That’s the idea behind the birth of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. Founded in the 1990s as a rescue shelter for wolf-dog hybrids, the center has grown into a haven for coyotes, wolves, and foxes. This holiday season, the center is opening up its doors again for a special event to bring the public and the animals together—the Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Toss. Take time out of your holiday and find yourself face to face with these beautiful creatures. Gain a new appreciation for the role they play in the natural world as you toss them their own humanely-sourced turkey dinner. You’ll have a new experience and commonality to share as you go home in time for your own tasty Thanksgiving turkey. Just remember to leave some room for the pumpkin pie.

Don Your Cap and Strap on Your Skates

When the temperatures drop, it’s tempting to stay inside. But the true excitement of the season is found in Colorado’s great outdoors—just grab your snow hat and gloves. This winter, Acacia Park is bringing back Skate in the Park for its 5th year. Come for a romantic spin on the ice or bring the whole family to the free grand opening and public skate night. The Acacia Park ice skating rink is also coming back strong with a full schedule of events. Ring in the season with a special Tree Lighting ceremony, learn to skate with U.S. Figure Skating Team USA pros, and have a laugh at the Ugly Sweater/Funny Hat Skate night. Plus, all new for the 2018 season is the Shinny Adult 3v3 Hockey Tournament. When you’re ready to recharge, gather 'round the firepits at Elevations for a warming drink and something to eat.