Woodland Park Travel Guide
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Welcome to Woodland Park, CO!
Known as The City Above The Clouds, Woodland Park enjoys blue skies, mild winters and beatific summers 8,465 feet (2,580Â m) above sea level.
An unspoiled view of Pikes Peak and the surrounding Pike National Forest insulate this full-service town, just 18 miles (29km) west of Colorado Springs. Because of its prime location, residents and visitors of this hideaway mountain getaway enjoy year-round access to outdoor recreation without the commotion of other urban centers. Hiking, cycling, camping, fishing and snowmobiling are popular activities at nearby Manitou Lake and its expansive trails.
Those looking for indoor fun can explore the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. It features hands-on exhibits and a learning center to pique any budding scientist—s interests. The Ute Pass Cultural Center offers theater and banquet space for concerts, shows, art and craft fairs and community gatherings throughout the year. Take a drive to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in nearby Florissant, just 12 miles (19 km) away. This popular site showcases massive redwood tree stumps in a self-guided forest walk as well as fossilized plants and insects.