Day 1
Saturday, Jun. 26
We begin our journey to Colorado early this morning and travel to Lexington, NE for our first night out. A stop at the Great Platt River Archway will tell us about the travels of the early pioneers and their quest for the new promise land over the Oregon Trail. We will be staying at the Comfort Inn in Lexington. (B)
Day 2
Sunday, Jun. 27
The bluffs of Nebraska will outline the early travels of the wagon trains and we marvel at the strength of the pioneers to have made such a journey. From Nebraska we travel into Colorado and to Black Hawk. Black Hawk and Central City were major mining towns in the 1800's and has been restored into small casinos. Between the two sister cities, there are close to 50 casinos. We will spend the next two nights in Black Hawk. The drive up into the mountains to Black Hawk is one of the most beautiful drives with high, solid walls of rock and a babbling brook running beside us. (B)
Day 3
Monday, Jun. 28
Today you will be on your own to enjoy the scenery and of the mountains and ride the shuttle bus from Black Hawk to Central City. Enjoy taking a break back at your hotel, the Isle of Capri, or explorer this historical old town. (B)
Day 4
Tuesday, Jun. 29
Leaving Black Hawk and traveling to Colorado Springs will be hard but there are so many more wonderful places to visit today. First stop will be the Cog Train for a ride to the top of Pikes Peak with lunch on the train. That afternoon we will visit Manitou Springs and see the Cliff Dwellings, home of the early Indian Tribes of the region. After our visit at the cliff dwellings we will go to the "Garden of the Gods", a marvel of rock sculptures and formations. Our home for the next two nights will be the Hampton Inn of Colorado Springs. (L)
Day 5
Wednesday, Jun. 30
Traveling a short distance to Canon Springs will bring us too the Royal Gorge. This gorge is spanning one of the world's largest suspense bridges. We will take the Tram ride across to see the expansive size of the gorge. Afternoon will bring us the Air Force Academy and a visit to their visitor's center and beautiful Chapel. But our day isn't over yet!!! Tonight we go to the Flying W, a real working ranch, for a Chuck Wagon Dinner and Musical Show presented by the cowboys of the Flying W. (B,D)
Day 6
Thursday, Jul. 1
Sadly we leave beautiful Colorado and head back east thru Kansas. We will over night at the Quality Inn in Kansas City, MO. (B)
Day 7
Friday, Jul. 2
Missouri and Illinois will be the states we travel thru today, arriving home late afternoon. The scenery has been beautiful, the new friends we've made have been great and the memories are priceless!!! Enjoy Traveling!! It's our Perfect Freedom!! (B) |
