Rye (or Westcliffe), CO: Bishop Castle

______________________ FREE; but you can make donations HOURS: Always open; but please be respectful NOTES: *You can see the castle “Dragon” is usually fired up on weekends; Memorial Day through Labor Day *If you visit on the weekend, you may be able to see construction on the castle. *Keep in … Continue reading

Colorado Springs, CO: Patsy’s Candies

______________________ FREE to view, but the candy & chocolate will cost you 🙂 HOURS: May 15 – October 31st Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. NOTES: *You can see the candy & chocolate being made through viewing windows. *Groups of 12 or more need to make a reservation. … Continue reading

Golden, CO: Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

______________________ FREE HOURS: Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *Very few parking spaces; enter parking lot from 13th St. Parking on the street requires getting a parking permit from a kiosk; not sure if permit is needed for their lot. There … Continue reading

Golden, CO: Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum

______________________ COST: Friends of the Museum: Free Adults: $5.00 Children 12 yrs & under: $1.00 Members (AAC, CMC, NGS): $3.00 HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on … Continue reading