MiM Colorado Springs
Sunday July 12th – Friday July 17th
Join us in Beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado for Four days exploring all that Colorado has to offer. While the full agenda is still being confirmed we will be packing in Colorado Springs historic landmarks, a Pike’s Peak drive, and some fabulous eateries along the way.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. For Questions or early notification of registration please contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506 or Maci @ 270-467-8804
This Event is now Sold out.
PLEASE EMAIL or TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST
Advance registration closes at 5:00pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 or until sold out
No registrations, cancellations, or refunds are available after that date.
This tour includes 5 hotel nights, 3 Dinners, 4 Lunches, admissions, and tours of attractions.
Registration fee:
Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1,800
Passenger / alternate driver $400
Non-Members primary registrant (driver and car) $1,840
Passenger / alternate driver $440
2020 MiM ‘Colorado Springs’ Host Hotel: |
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| SUNDAY, JULY 12 | |||
| 3:00pm | Check-in at Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs / I-25 South Meet us at Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs/ I-25 South. Located centrally this hotel provides easy access to each days activities and boast a beautiful lobby / common area for our participants to enjoy.
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| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Credential pickup in Hotel Common Area
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| 7:00pm | ‘Meet n Greet’ Dinner Inside Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs
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| MONDAY, JULY 13 | |||
| 6:00am – 8:15am | Continental Breakfast
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| 8:15am | Meet for Driver’s Meeting in Lobby | ||
| Immediately Following | Depart for Olympic Training Center
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| 8:40am | Arrive & Tour Olympic Training Center
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the flagship training center for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center programs. USA Swimming and USA Shooting have their national headquarters on complex. More than 15 other member organizations, as well as two international sports federations and the USOC headquarters are also located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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| 11:30am | Depart for U.S. Olympic Museum & Hall of Fame
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| 11:45am – 3:00pm | Lunch & Tour at U.S. Olympic Museum & Hall of Fame
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TUESDAY, JULY 14 |
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| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
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| 8:45am | Meet for Driver’s Meeting in Lobby | ||
| Immediately Following | Depart for Airforce Academy The Barry Goldwater Visitors Center is a 35,000-square-foot facility offering information about the United States Air Force Academy, including films and exhibits on cadet life and Academy history. Visitors may also park in the Arnold Hall parking lot to reach the Cadet Chapel. This is still about a one-third-mile walk but with a more natural grade.
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| 9:30am – 1:00pm | Arrive & Enjoy Free Time On Your Own At Academy | ||
| *SUGGESTED TIME*
11:30am |
Depart on own for Bourbon Brothers Restaurant
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| 12:00pm | Arrive & Lunch at Bourbon Brothers
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| 1:15pm | Depart for Western Museum of Mining & Industry
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| 1:30pm – 3:45pm | Arrive & Tour Western Museum of Mining & Industry
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| 3:45pm | Depart for Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs / I-25 South
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| 5:00pm | Group Dinner TBA | ||
| WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 | |||
| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
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| 8:15am | Meet for Driver’s Meeting in Lobby | ||
| Immediately Following | Depart for Manitou Cliff Dwellings
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| 8:45am – 11:00am | Arrive and Tour at Manitou Cliff Dwellings Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.
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| 11:00am – 12:30pm | Depart to Explore Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300′ towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. This world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits.
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| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Arrive & Lunch at Garden of the Gods Trading Post
The Balanced Rock Cafe, is a great place to refuel after a day of sight-seeing and shopping.
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| 1:30pm | Depart for Pike’s Peak Highway
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| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon Drive to Mile 16 of Pikes Peak The safe & scenic Pikes Peak Highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy 16 miles of mountain terrain, with frequent pull-offs for you to get out, stretch your legs, & take photos. Due to construction we will be able to drive to mile 16 parking area and shuttle to the summit (mile 19) from there.
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| On Own | Depart for Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs / I-25 South
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| 6:45pm | Driver’s Meeting – Dinner at Flatiron’s
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| 7:00pm | Dinner at Flatiron’s | ||
| THURSDAY, JULY 16 | |||
| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
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| 9:15am | Meet for Driver’s Meeting in Lobby | ||
| Immediately Following | Depart for National Museum of WWII Aviation
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| 9:45am – 12:15pm | Arrive & Tour National Museum of WWII Aviation The National Museum of World War II Aviation is home-base for a large selection of aircraft, most of them fully restored to flying condition.
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| 12:15pm | Depart for Airplane Restaurant
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| 12:30pm – 2:00pm | Arrive & Lunch at Airplane Restaurant The Airplane Restaurant centerpiece is a fully intact Boeing KC-97 tanker. Built in 1953, this magnificent airplane refueled aircraft throughout the world. Then, in May 2002, it began its second mission~ to be the preeminent aviation restaurant in the United States.
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| Free Time on your own to Explore Colorado Springs | |||
| FRIDAY JULY 17 | |||
| 6:00am – 10:00am | Continental Breakfast
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| 12:00pm | HOTEL CHECK-OUT | ||
Travel safely home and thank you for joining theMiM ‘Colorado Springs’ |
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