America's Mountain-Pikes Peak Highway and the Cog Railway Is one of the earliest tourist attractions. The original road was built in the 1880's by the Cascade Town Company. The toll road is 26 miles long and about half paved. In June, the "Race to the Clouds" is held. We recommend our guests take a more leisurely approach to the drive or consider the Cog Railway to the top and leaving the driving to someone else!

Colorado Springs Airport Boasts the longest runway in the state. Airlines including Alliant, America West, American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and Vanguard service the airport. Major car rental agencies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise and Hertz. If you don't plan to rent a car, Peak Transit (888-687-3566) has a shuttle service for for up to 4 people. The airport is 15 miles south of downtown Colorado Springs. The Inns vary from only 16-27 miles from the airport. Once you arrive at the Inn of your choice, you'll find most are very close to public transportation. Free Manitou Trolley runs from Colorado Springs to Manitou Springs. Trolley Stop located at Colorado Avenue and 24th Street at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo America's only Mountain Zoo. The state of the art Primate World Exhibit has become a model for zoos around the world. Open all year, special exhibits change with the seasons. Admission is $10 and includes the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun.

Colorado College Founded in 1874, the Colorado College is a private liberal arts and sciences college. Located on a 90 acre campus near downtown Colorado Springs, CO, CC is popular with guests who want to meander along beautiful pathways to the Monument Valley Park or walk southwest to "pedestrian friendly" downtown Colorado Springs. The Authentic Inns are favorites for parents coming for graduation, parent's weekends or "missing your student" weekends. One of the Inns is just two blocks from the campus.

Focus on the Family The Focus Welcome Center offers year round free tours of Dr. James Dobson's radio studio & resource facility. The Authentic Inns provide the perfect opportunity for couples or families to enjoy a tour of Focus and return to a comfortable Inn. Since 1994, over 1 million people have visited the 170 seat theatre, a kid's play area with three story slide, the G. Harvey Art Gallery, a gift shop, bookstore and the Discovery Emporium with a puppet stage, reading area and kid's radio studio.

Garden of the Gods The Garden is a unique, free city park. An abundance of plant and animal life can be found throughout its 1350 acres of magnificent red sandstone rock formations. Some of these formations are 300 million years old. The Garden offers some of the best hiking, wildlife lectures, exhibits, and photography in the Pikes Peak region. Witness an ever changing spectacle of nature at her best. The Garden is open year round, disabled friendly, and within minutes of all of the properties in this group.

Penrose Equestrian Center the Authentic Inns love the Wild West History of Colorado Springs. We happily host many horse trainers, judges and contestants as well as spectators who come for the events at the Penrose Equestrian Center and Stadium. The facility is just a few blocks from several of the Inns. It is also the site of the Annual Home & Garden Show as well as the October Fest.

Pikes Peak International Raceway 30 minutes south of Colorado Springs off I-25, this popular attraction draws racers and crowds from around the world. The excitement of Nascar and Indy style cars can be enjoyed all summer. These Bed & Breakfasts offer very easy access to I-25.

Pikes Peak Center Is a 2000 seat performing arts theatre with outstanding acoustical qualities. The facility hosts symphony, opera, drama, rock, country and variety concerts. Six of the Inns are just moments from this Center.

Pike Peak Marathon - Experience the Triple Crown of Running finale as runners ascend Pike Peak in a grueling marathon in August.