City: Colorado Springs, CO

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (719) 538-4000 or (800) 428-88

Address: 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd.

Description: Overlooking Broadmoor Valley, with unobstructed views of an 18-hole golf course and Cheyenne Mountain beyond, the Cheyenne Mountain Resort will remind visitors of mountain properties they’ve visited in Vail and Aspen. Having undergone a $20 million renovation, the resort’s 316 rooms and suites, as well as its public areas, got a fresh, new look early in 2011. For even more privacy, consider renting one of its 8 residential lodges. There are 3 dining rooms that vary from casual to upscale Colorado fusion cuisine. It is particularly famous—and popular locally—for its elaborate Sunday brunch. And local golfers say it’s more affordable than The Broadmoor but just as much fun to play. It’s also a popular conference hotel, with plenty of meeting space for groups of all sizes. Check out their various room and activity packages online. Pets are allowed—a maximum of two dogs per room, each weighing less than 50 pounds, and there’s a $35 per pet nightly fee.