The following trips can easily be done in one day using Denver as a base. Air Force Academy , one of three U.S. Military Academies with museum, fascinating architecture and aviation exhibits.
Admission is free.
Cave of the Winds , guided tours through 20 caverns of outstanding beauty. Flying W Ranch, an Old West town from the late 1800s with authentic chuck wagon supper and famous Flying W Wranglers stage show. Miramont Castle, an 1895 home of a wealthy French priest incorporates nine different style of architecture. Old Colorado City, section of Colorado Spring's oldest street is lined with 100 specialty stores and restaurants. United States Olympic Training Center, tours of site where 12,000 athletes prepare every year for the Olympic competition.