Things to Do!

Things to do in the Pikes Peak region:


1. Hop on the Cog Railway and take in the view atop Pikes Peak.
2. Drive or stroll through Garden of the Gods and its amazing nature center.
3. Explore underground at Cave of the Winds.
4. Enjoy lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) at the beautiful Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
5. Get a local look at the wonderful art collections of the newly modernized Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.
6. Take in the stunning chapel at the US Air Force Academy.

Hotels

Please see the post below from April 14 for information about hotel reservations. The best thing to do is call the hotels directly to make reservations.

Campgrounds

Here are some options for anyone interested in camping for a portion of their Colorado stay:

Castle Rock Campground in Larkspur
www.castlerockcampground.com
(800) 387-9396
(about 20 minutes from Crowleys)

Garden of the Gods Campground
www.coloradocampground.com
(about 30-40 minutes away depending on traffic)

Hotel Reservations

Rooms at the following hotels have been reserved for the weekend of August 10 – 12. The Crowleys live on the edge of the boondocks, so the nearest hotels are at least ten minutes away. We will also be posting campground info soon, for those of you who like to rough it.

HILTON GARDEN INN, Colorado Springs
www.coloradosprings.gardeninn.com
(719) 598-6866
$89/night (includes hot breakfast buffet)
--microwaves and minifridges in rooms
--indoor pool, workout room
--15 minutes from all the festivities
Cut-off date for the special rate: July 10

These two hotels might be better for people who want to go in on rooms together or for families:

HAMPTON INN AND SUITES, Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy
(719) 598-6911
--Hot breakfast buffet, microwave, mini-fridge
--Studios, 2-3 room suites available
--10 minutes from all the festivities
Prices ranging from $119/night to $179/night (six-person option)
Cut off date for special rate: June 10 (points for members)
THE CUT-OFF DATE FOR THE SPECIAL RATE AND RESERVED ROOMS HAS PASSED FOR THE HAMPTON INN, THOUGH ROOMS MAY STILL BE AVAILABLE, IN WHICH CASE THE SPECIAL RATE WOULD STILL APPLY.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT, Colorado Springs
www.residenceinncoloradosprings.com
(719) 388-9300
Hot breakfast buffet, microwave, mini-fridge
Studios, 2-3 room suites available
Prices ranging from $119/night to $179/night (six-person option)
10 minutes from all the festivities
cut off date for special rate: July 9 (points for members)

REMEMBER to REFERENCE the CROWLEY/ARMSTRONG WEDDING for your discounts.
You’ll have to guarantee your rooms with a credit card.
And make sure to check on cancellation policies at the hotels in case your plans change.
If you’re unable to get the room you want (suite size, bed number, etc.), you can probably negotiate with the hotel to get a room not previously blocked for the wedding discount. If not, give Meghan’s mom (Linda) a call (719.484.0056). She’ll see what she can do.

A quick note about airports: Colorado Springs Airport is about 35-40 minutes away, while the Denver International Airport is about an hour. Tickets are generally more readily available and cheaper for DIA, but keep your eye out for Colorado Springs too.

For a map of the area, CLICK HERE.

Save the Date!

We're getting married on August 12, 2007 in Monument, Colorado!

We would like to cordially invite you to consider joining us for the weekend of August 10 - 12 in the Rockies for a celebration weekend.

Some fun events include:

Saturday evening--"Dancing and Dolci"
Sunday morning--ceremony and champagne brunch

This is our official wedding website--we'll use it to give you all the info you'll need. Check back every now and then for updates and keep your eye out for an official invitation sometime this summer.

***Special note for MICHIGAN residents: we will be having a reception in Ann Arbor, Michigan sometime at the end of August. Please don't feel obligated to come all the way out to Colorado! We know it could be an expensive trip and would feel just as honored to have you at our reception on August 25 or 26. Specifics still to come.