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Interstate 25 is the only Interstate, running north-south through the city. Colorado Highway 83 provides a secondary route between East Denver and The Springs. US Highway 24 connects the city with mountain communities to the West and Limon Colorado on the Eastern Plains.
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Garden of the Gods , 1805 N 30th St. ( I25 Exit west 2.5mi, then south on 30th St ), ☎ +1 719 634-6666 , [9] . 5AM-11PM . A series of dramatic sandstone formations, enclosed by a city park. Excellent for hiking and technical rock climbing. free . ( 38.877804 , -104.870768 ) edit
Pikes Peak , ( West about 10 miles on Cimarron St./Rt 24 ), ☎ +1 800 318-9505 , [10] . May-Sept 7AM-7PM . The most famous peak in Colorado, inspiring the song America, the Beautiful , dominates over the city to the west. Drive to the top, or ascend by Cog Rail [11] . Feeling fit? Hike up Barr Trail to the summit, especially beautiful in the summer with all the wild flowers. Feeling really fit? Run up during the Pikes Peak Ascent discount hotels venice or run up AND down in the Pikes Peak Marathon. $10 per person/$35 per car . ( 38.907866 , -104.981575 ) edit
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United States Air Force Academy , ( I-25 Exit 156B ), ☎ +1 719 333-2025 , [19] . 8AM-6PM . Academy nestled in the foothills of the Rampart range at the north end of town, you can tour the famous Chapel and other sights. free . ( 39.008113 , -104.890509 ) edit
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May Natural History Museum , ( I-25 Exit 140, South 8 miles on Rt 115, right at huge beetle ), ☎ +1 719 576-0450 , [21] . May-Sept 9AM-5PM . An eclectic but unique museum south of town, with thousands of large insects collected by John May from around the tropics. $6 . ( 38.705146 , -104.840598 discount hotels venice ) edit
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Challenge Unlimited-Pikes Peak by Bike , +1 800 798-5954, [28] . Bike down over 7,000 feet from the top of Pikes Peak with professional guides, mid-April-October. Bike helmet, all-weather gear and meals are included.
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