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This town located outside of Colorado Springs is definately a tourist trap. There are miles of shops throughout the town. Everything from the Mystical New Age Mumbo-Jumbo to T-shirts, this place has it all. Just be careful...some shops are a bit pricey.
Just look around at what they have before you buy. There are some nice things here, but just be sure some of it is good quality. Leave a Comment
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Sample prices you will find:
Small pizza - $7.25
Gatorade (20 oz) - $2.25
Average T-shirt price: $18.50
And, yes, I fell into the trap and bought a Christmas Tree ornament for $8.50!
(Yes, I also know I am a sucker, so don't rub it in!!)
Only get something if you really want it or get something for someone else.
Go outside and pick you up a free rock! Leave a Comment
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Rocky Mountain National Park can be a big tourist trap depending on what time of year you go, and what time of day you hike, etc. To achieve the lowest stress level, be sure to reserve your campsite well in advance through the National Park system if staying within the park, and hike early in the day to avoid the crowds. Summertime, of course, is the busiest time to visit--my sister who works in the park recommends late May and early June (although you may still run into some snow) or early fall. Leave a Comment
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Cave of the Winds. It offers a legitimate service, but it is over priced, the knowledge + speaking skill of your guide is hit-n-miss, and the basic tour has so many man-made features - hand rails, poured concrete steps, etc. that it loses the feel of being in a natural cave.
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Beware of all of the 'Hand-crafted Jewelry marts'. You can go just about anywhere in this great state and see the same stuff over and over Leave a Comment
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Casa Bonita - This restaraunt is legendary for its 'cliff divers' and mexican food. The 'cliff' is 10 feet high and the food is lousy. Save your money and your appetite for other adventures. Leave a Comment
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Elitch Gardens. I generally enjoy Amusement Parks but Elitch Gardens cost too much and didn't have that much to offer. Pretty standard rides and water park. It's an okay way to spend some time if nothing else to do. I guess when there are so many natural attractions to be had in the state that this one just doesn't seem to matter. Leave a Comment
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For a small fee (I believe it was only $5.00) my daughter and I hopped aboard a sightseeing barge on the 'Arkansas River' right in downtown Pueblo. Well, it turns out we were only on a small body of water, closed off on all sides by pedestrian sidewalks, and our guide merely steered the boat down one side of this 'ditch' then steered us right back again. We were treated mostly to the sight of people staring at us from the walkways, as they pondered what the heck we were doing out in this little 'river' on such a big conspicous boat. An Arkansas River boat trip this ain't.
Small children would probably get a kick out of being on this boat -- it's similar to riding around in an amusement park, only the boat is quite big. It doesn't cost much, which is a good thing. The guide was knowledgeable about the history of downtown Pueblo, though a walking tour would have been more enlightening.
The alternative is to simply walk down the River Walk, and then you can stare at the strange tourists sitting out on the water in that big boat going nowhere.
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