... There's much advenure and vacation wise to take in in CO Springs. I think it's a beautiful and romantic area. I think it's an excellent choice. You can hike and raft to name two and that's just for starters. :-) Garden of the God's and Pike ... more

... you've never seen them before. Not sure if you're into horses, but you can horseback ride through Garden of the Gods through Academy Riding Stables for a unique look at the park. Check these to continue your research: http://www.colorado-springs-vacation.com http://www.experiencecoloradosprings.com ... more

Go to VRBO (vacation rental by owner) if you want to rent a cabin.Canyon Inn is a little remote but still only 8 miles to downtown. The Broadmoor by far is the most romantic.Even if you don't stay there, park at the Catholic Church behind the Broadmoor ... more

... from my all-too-short vacation in Colorado ... ... knowledgeable guides. What’s more, rental of wetsuits, river shoes, helmets, splash jackets and life jackets are all-inclusive in the price, so we need no pay extra for those gear, which in my opinion, is absolutely essential. The water level is ... more

... some of the cabin/house rentals on VRBO(dot)com or some other vacation rental site. In my opinion, you ought to include some of the smaller towns up Ute Pass in your search...mountain communities like Cascade, Green Mountain Falls & Chipita Park. Rentals in these communities are more likely ... more

Have you checked out the "Bear Paw Cabin" in Green Mountain Falls? Elevation is probably somewhere between 7500-7800 ft. Googling the cabin name and the town will give you more info about this rental. Best. ... more

Not sure how rustic you're looking for, but Mueller State Park rents cabins: http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/Mueller/Cabins/ It's located just to the west of Pikes Peak and is in a beautiful area. I would also check out VRBO for local vacation rentals. ... more

... of a taxi or a rental car. I ... ... family road trip type of vacation. Our public bus system is not useful for tourists, and even getting to places like riding the cog will require some sort of transport. The Broadmoor is a lovely resort, but your husband will find little ... more