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Colorado Springs — NORAD Command Center & Olympic Secrets, CO

Destination: Colorado Springs, CONights: 3Group: 4–10Season: May, June, July, August, SeptemberEstimated: $1,200–$2,100/person

Classified briefing inside Cheyenne Mountain's NORAD command center, then a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the U.S. Olympic Training Center's athlete facilities and competition venues. Day two: Garden of the Gods hiking and a Space Foundation museum deep-dive. Dinner at The Broadmoor's Penrose Room, bourbon at Attic Brewing Company. Final night: steakhouse at Phantom Canyon Brewing Company's kitchen, then cigars and stargazing from the lodge patio overlooking Pikes Peak.

What You'll Do

Tour

Hiking

Scenic Overlook

Food Tour

Where You Sleep

  • · The Broadmoor
  • · Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Where You Eat

  • · Penrose Room at The Broadmoor
  • · Phantom Canyon Brewing Company
  • · Attic Brewing Company

Questions

Do we need security clearance for NORAD?
No. The public tour is unclassified and available year-round; advance booking through the NORAD Visitor Center is required, typically 2–3 weeks out.
Can we actually get inside the Olympic Training Center?
Yes. Group tours are available and include athlete facilities, competition pools, and training halls; book through the OTC's visitor program at least 10 days ahead.
What's the elevation and how hard are the Garden of the Gods hikes?
Colorado Springs sits at 6,000 ft; Garden of the Gods trails range from easy 2-mile loops to moderate 5-mile ridge hikes. Acclimate the first day and bring water.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.