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Arlington, VA 22201
703.312.4200
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IIAR TOUR DESCRIPTIONS
Garden of the Gods, Shopping in Old Colorado City Tour, Lunch, & United States Air Force Academy Tour
Sunday, March 16, 2008
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 The Garden of the Gods is one of the most breathtakingly
scenic spots in the entire state of Colorado. Once prime
hunting grounds for the Uncompahgre Indians, this park
offers a taste of Colorado’s colorful history combined with
stunningly beautiful scenery. Afterwards, guests will head
to Old Colorado City and a leisurely stroll. Originally
platted in 1859 at one mile wide and two miles long, the
town founders situated their new home at the foot of Pikes
Peak because Ute Pass offered the most direct route to the
newly discovered gold fields of South Park and Boulder
Creek Canyon. Although annexed by the larger city of
Colorado Springs in 1917, Old Colorado City served as
the first capital of the Colorado Territory and was declared
a national historic district in 1977.  Today, this lovely part
of town is home to a diverse assortment of art galleries,
boutiques, cafes, and curio shops that will present even the
most reserved shoppers with endless temptations. After lunch
at Gertrude’s Restaurant in Old Colorado City, guests will
head to the USAFA, which is set against the Rampart Range
of the Rocky Mountains, providing a beautiful setting for
this 18,000-acre property that houses over 4,000 cadets.
During the Academy tour, guests see the Visitor’s Center
and an authentic B-52 that served a tour in Vietnam, along
with the world-famous Academy Chapel. Military protocol
may occasionally prohibit visitors inside the chapel, but
the exterior architecture is stunning in and of itself. Touring
the USAFA shows guests something of a cadet’s life, their
education and military responsibilities, and the intensity
of their training. The Academy is the most visited of all
man-made attractions
in the state of Colorado
and shouldn’t be missed
by any visitor to the
Pikes Peak Region.
 The Broadmoor Hotel Tour
Monday, March 17, 2008
10:30 am – 11:00 am
The Broadmoor Hotel and Spa is a magnificent
destination with a rich and storied past that dates
back to 1894. During this special tour, offered only
to IIAR Conference & Exhibition registered Spouses/
Guests, you will be guided from building to building
as the history of the Broadmoor is revealed and
blended with the history of the times. Space is limited
to 20 participants.
 Wine Tasting Class at Summit Restaurant
Monday, March 17, 2008
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Learn the basics of food and wine harmony by experiencing
this unique tasting guided by the Summit Restaurant
Sommelier. This special session is open exclusively to IIAR
Conference & Exhibition registered Spouses/Guests. You will
explore the fundamental principles of pairing food and wine,
from basic chemistry to sensory science. Participants will
sample a range of six wines with a diverse group of simple
foods to emphasize how wine and food flavors interact.
Discover how specific components affect each other to create
surprising results.
 Historical Walking Tour of Manitou Springs
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A knowledgeable guide will lead guests on a leisurely
stroll through historic Manitou Springs, beginning near the
lovely Cliff House inn. This memorable tour takes guests
past charming Victorian houses that are over a century old,
a renowned statue of the Goddess Hygeia, Greek goddess
of health, watching benevolently over the village atop the
100-year-old town clock, and historic St. Andrews Episcopal
Church. Along the way, the tour guide will entertain the
group with amusing and informative stories about this
picturesque small town.
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