31. Academy Little League
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Description: Gymnastics is very popular with the preschool and elementary set in Colorado Springs, which probably explains why the pool of more accomplished and committed youth gymnasts is so strong in the area. Aerials Gymnastics has a number of locations in strategic corners of the Pikes Peak region, and it supports both the beginner and the serious competitor. Stars, located in north downtown, caters to a similar crowd. ArtSports is focused on tumbling and trampoline and boasts “the world’s largest trampoline gymnastics center” with 32 tramps. Kinetic Gymnastics is a good choice for those on the south end of town for everything from gymnastics to cheerleading.
32. Aerials Gymnastics
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 550-9209
Address: 1459 Woolsey Heights (east location)
33. Artsports World
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 531-5867
Address: 780 Vondelpark Dr.
34. Kinetic Gymnastics
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 391-8295
Address: 30 Widefield Blvd. E.
35. Stars National Gymnastic Village
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 598-6863
Address: 3870 Mallow Rd.
Description: Coloradoans love hockey. So it’s probably no surprise that the most organized youth sport in the region is ice hockey, with one-stop shopping at Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association (CSAHA). From mini-mites to the AAA Pikes Peak Miners team, CSAHA offers it all. The group’s goal is for every child, girl or boy, to receive great coaching, advanced training methods, and lots of ice time, and in general they score in this effort. From house leagues to travel programs, CSAHA reaches every hockey kid at any level. The website is an easy place to follow practice and game times at all the local rinks, and sports shops often work with CSAHA for equipment discounts. And with a no-checking policy for recreational players, the only hard hit is that inevitable 5 a.m. ice time.
36. Skate City
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 597-6066
Address: 1920 N. Academy Blvd.
Description: These popular roller skating rinks host everything from school nights to birthday parties—a second Skate City is located at 4575 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. (719-591-1016). Each also host a number of public skating times, inline hockey leagues, classes, fund-raisers, private parties, and special events. The music is loud and rocking (but family friendly) and there’s a snack bar, pro shop, and rentals. Free Wi-Fi is available for any parents who’d rather watch—but you know you’d rather be doing the hokey-pokey!
37. Patriot Lacrosse Club
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Description: Putt-putt golf is a great way to spend an hour or two—everybody’s a kid on a miniature golf course! Glow Golf and Mr. Bigg’s are indoors and can bring sunshine into any snowy day. Of the three outdoor courses, Academy Miniature Golf is a hilly challenge with a great waterfall, Adventure Miniature Golf has goofy, huge obstacles like an elephant and a pirate, and Hitt’s features three 18-hole courses for lots of variety. It’s also the best deal in town, charging only $2 per person per round.
38. Academy Miniature Golf
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 260-1367
Address: 1825 Dominion Way
Description: Older kids, like those in middle and high school, tend to love paintball. The actual hits can sting more than you might expect, but the paint-covered kids who finish a game don’t seem to care. All’s fair in paintball war!
39. Dragonmans
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 683-2200
Address: 1200 Dragon Man Dr.
Description: You’d think the reason to rock climb indoors is to learn enough to go outside—but that’s not really the case. Indoor rock climbing has a serious fan base, and the local climbing centers even field teams and competitions for indoor climbing only. That said, all the indoor gyms are a great place to start climbing, and all offer instruction if needed.
40. City Rock
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 634-9099
Address: 21 N. Nevada Ave.
41. City Of Colorado Springs Youth Sports
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 385-5981
Address: 1315 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
42. Colorado Springs Sports Center
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 637-3695
Address: 2450 Canada Dr.
Description: This indoor facility is owned by a national firm, and the kids programs include leagues. Their Lil’ Kickers program, which is for kiddos 18 months up to 9 years, introduces the concept of soccer in a non-competitive play.
43. Pride Soccer
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 597-6700
Address: 2660 Vickers Dr.
Description: Pride is a private, nonprofit soccer club started by parents. Now it hosts youth ages 4 to 18 in developmental, intermediate, and competitive soccer. They also run tournaments and camps. Open to boys and girls.
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 316 N. Tejon St.
45. Fargo’S Pizza Company
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (719) 473-5540
Address: 2910 E. Platte Ave.
Description: Opened in 1973, this looks like a Victorian establishment in Little Italy. Confused? Don’t be. It’s a fun mix of time, culture, and food that now serves as a great place to hold a team after-season party, a big family get together, or a festive night out for a small family. The building is two stories and 14,000 square feet. So although it can feel a little cavernous, it also can hold a lot of groups at once. The food is passable, but that’s not why people come here. Think themed restaurant in Fantasyland and you get the picture. There’s plenty of parking out front.