The Broadmoor’s Seven Falls Welcomes Back Visitors for a New Season

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Just outside the heart of Colorado Springs lies a hidden natural wonder, Seven Falls.

Known as “The grandest mile of scenery in Colorado,” the canyon was once an area where the Ute Indians would capture buffalo as a food source. It wasn’t until 1872 that the U.S. government relinquished its patent of 160 acres to Nathaniel Colby, marking the first of several acquisitions.  In 2014, The Broadmoor set its sights on expanding the Seven Falls experience by purchasing the property. It included the opening of Restaurant 1858 and The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure’s zip line course.

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With the snow and ice melted, Seven Falls is welcoming back visitors for the Spring and Summer season on March 29th. “Each year, we review the hiking and visitor opportunities and programming to ensure the best experience possible. Preparation also includes staff training sessions and cleaning up the park to ensure safe and fun visits to the colorful outdoors,” explains Seven Falls’ Park Manager Tom Schermerhorn.

The Seven Falls team’s meticulous efforts in maintaining the natural wonder make it a must-see travel destination. Schermerhorn describes Seven Falls as a “staple of the Pikes Peak region since 1883, known for its beautiful waterfalls, stunning vistas, striking canyon rock formations, and wildlife.” He continues, “It’s the only waterfall in Colorado on National Geographic’s list of International Waterfalls, and for good reason, it’s an important part of the heritage of the Western United States.”

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Staying and playing isn’t the only exciting thing to expect when traveling to this local gem. Plenty of culinary options make dining at Seven Falls an absolute treat. “Guests can always expect seasonal dishes [highlighting] some of Colorado’s best ingredients and flavors. Restaurant 1858 is the epitome of Colorado cuisine, featuring menu choices such as local rainbow trout, bison burgers, and a signature wild boar green chili. The restaurant takes inspiration from the region’s traditional heritage of frontier cooking,” Schermerhorn says. In addition to a Colorado Gold Rush-inspired dining experience, The Broadmoor’s Bubble Waffle Sundaes Food Truck, Falling Waffles, will continue to cater to one’s sweet tooth for its second season.

Restaurant 1858. | Photo by The Broadmoor

Photo by The Broadmoor

Photo by The Broadmoor

Photo by The Broadmoor

Photo by The Broadmoor

For more information on tickets, transportation, and more, visit sevenfalls.com.