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Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs, Colorado

 
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Distance from city center: 3.2mi
stef's pictureby stef History & Culture travel tip
added on the 22nd of January, 2011
You may have seen the living conditions, the everyday life of people in Colorado Springs in the TV series Dr. Quinn-Medicine Woman. Taking a tour at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site will give you a hands-on and close-up experience of the people you could see in the series. It is something amazing and worth visiting on every basis.

To see and experience everything you have to dedicate at least half day for it. This location might be the second or third stop on your to-do list in Colorado Springs.

Address:
Garden of the Gods, 3320 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

Price:
$6 for adults, $2 for kids

Opening Hours:
Wed-Sat: 10am-5pm (Summer only)

On the web:
http://www.rockledgeranch.com/

 
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