July 5, 2014
Day 8 of the great family road trip from Dallas/Fort Worth through Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado began in Colorado Springs. We spent the previous evening hiking Garden of the Gods and listening to the sounds of nearby fireworks reverberating off the stones. We did manage to see some fireworks from the top of the park, but it was quite crowded and the kids were ready for the hotel.
First stop over to Manitou Springs to the Penny Arcade. I didn't think it'd be nearly as fun, or as crowded as it turned out to be. Everyone had a great time here, and the arcade didn't break the bank. Also, Grady miraculously got over his fear of the moving rides, and "drove" quite a few vehicles.
We window shopped and had lunch and a great afternoon. I could have spent a lot longer, and a lot more money here!
Our last hurrah, before heading back home to Texas was at The Airplane Restaurant. I didn't get any decent pictures of the inside, but yes, you actually sit in booths inside the airplane, and the kids can play in the cockpit while you wait for the food.
That's it. The end of the great New Mexico Colorado family road trip. Next Stop... home!
What's your favorite thing to do in the Colorado Springs area? Have you done a road trip similar to this one before?
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