If you follow Visit Colorado Springs on social media, chances are you've seen the roll out of our new Neighborhoods and Areas project. But we wanted to take the time to dive deeper into how the project came to be, the experts we've relied on throughout, and where visitors and locals alike can find more information about each area featured! Listen in to this episode of Peak Into Our Week to hear all about the project process. 

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Abby Kreuser and Gundi Stevens once operated their own separate galleries here in Colorado Springs. But the pandemic brought the now co-owners together in a new and unique way. Auric Gallery, named for their children, is now a thriving gallery in Downtown Colorado Springs that represents their commitment to collaboration – not competition. Listen in and learn about what makes the Colorado Springs arts scene so special. As Abby says, “If you love what you do, it shows.”

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Wes Yowell has always had a sense of passion for travel and tourism. With experience in the airline industry, the cruise industry and now tours – this Colorado Springs native is the perfect person to guide your next trip. At Colorado Yeti Tours, Wes puts together a fully customized itinerary around the Pikes Peak Region – complete with local history, iconic landmarks and more. Whether you want to see the sights or just want a local’s perspective on the area, you’ll get a personal experience.

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You can learn a lot about a culture from its currency. At the Money Museum, you can do just that! Caroline Turco and Doug Mudd come to Colorado Springs and the Money Museum with very different backgrounds, but they share a passion for telling the rich history of the world through money and currency. Whether you’re a passionate collector or a novice with an interest in learning, visitors can expect to walk away with a new appreciation for the power of money.

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July is Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the United States. Communications Manager Sheridan Powell sat down with Mark Windle of the Independence Center to talk about Disability Pride Month, accessibility in Colorado Springs and the importance of celebrating disability all year long! 

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What started as a passion for history and a personal offering to family and guests has expanded into a full-fledged business for Mary Louise Fiddler. Now, visitors and locals alike have the opportunity to take a Colorado Springs Historic Walking Tour around Downtown Colorado Springs. Whether it's a peek into local history or discussion of unconfirmed urban legends, attendees are bound to walk away with new knowledge and appreciation for our city. 

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Happy Pride Month! Content Coordinator Kate Hertz sat down with two members of the Pikes Peak Pride team - President Jessica Laney and Communications Coordinator Amanda Ridenour. Tune in to hear the trio chat about Pikes Peak Pride, queer-owned businesses in the Pikes Peak Region and local organizations you can support year-round. 

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From his background as an Army Veteran, member of the Peace Corps, founder of the Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation and a volunteer at Visit Colorado Springs, John Haney is a wealth of knowledge. In his 77 years living in Colorado Springs, he has witnessed the city’s biggest periods of growth – including the vast expansion fueled by the railroad. Hear from John about how he developed a deep appreciation for the region’s historic trolleys, and his latest passion project – a 250-page coffee table book containing fascinating imagery, maps and moments in history. 

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Born and raised in Manitou Springs, Justin Armour was surrounded by the restaurant industry his whole life. He developed a love for sports early on and left town to play football and basketball for Stanford, then ended up drafted into the NFL. Years later, his journey led him back to his hometown of Manitou Springs where he opened Crystal Park Cantina. Learn about what makes Manitou Springs such as special place to operate a family-owned business, and how the menu was inspired by his very own mom, Grandma Anne.

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The Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City was originally a working monastery and boarding school. Built in 1925, the property sits on 180 acres and was once home to more than 90 monks and 250 students. As the school closed, the monks looked to repurpose the gorgeous property. A trip to perform an exorcism at a winery in Palisade, Colorado opened their eyes to the potential of a winery at Holy Cross Abbey, and the rest is history. Now the winery offers tastings, local events and sells their wine at more than 200 locations along the Front Range. Listen in to learn more about the rich history of the Holy Cross Abbey and other must-see attractions in the Royal Gorge Region! 

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