will rogers memorial shrine of the sun
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The views were fabulous and the gentleman who was the caretaker was very friendly and informative. The drive up was quite steep but stunning.
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Besides the beautiful artwork, architecture and great celebration of a wonderful human being, the shire is also an excellent way to get your bearings and plan your day. Not only can you see EVERYTHING around the shrine, but they have put plaques around the shrine to indicate the location/direction of geographical, historic and famous places.
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great view of the city with, lots and lots of stairs..lol, not much else to see , driving by car is the best, bring your own drinks nother up there to eat or drink, short visit
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Part of zoo admission. If you have never been it is a nice drive to get a view of the city. One can walk to the top to really see the lights etc. However if a choice between time at zoo and here, would stay at zoo.
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A WIll Rogers Shrine was placed on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, just above the wonderful Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Both are behind the exclusive Broadmoore Hotel/resort.The setting is wonderful. A small road switches back and forth, hugging the side of this mountain. Will Rogers was a comedic good old boy and this monument was ment to honor him. Unfortunately, the best part is the scenic trip there. You won't miss much if spend more time at the zoo. There are a few plaques and some photos. You won't learn much about Will Rogers.
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Oddly, this is part of a trip to the Zoo. You have to drive through the zoo itself, go up a winding road and walk up some more. On a clear day, the view is well worth the effort.
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From my house I can see the shrine lit up every night. It is a beautiful beacon on a hill. I have been up to it several times because the views of the city and the eastern plains is spectacular. Spencer Penrose and his wife Julie are buried there but he built the shrine in remembrance of his good friend Will Rogers. There is a tower full of memorabilia and lots of history. I say "go, you won't have seen anything like this before."
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You must purchase a Cheyenne Zoo admission in order to drive your car up to the Will Rogers Shrine. Once there, you will find the views quite awesome and the Shrine has small chapel inside where the founders of the Broadmoor Hotel, Mr. & Mrs. Penrose are entombed. There is a small museum at the base of the Shrine that features Will Rogers and the Penrose family. The Shrine is a perfect place to contemplate the wonder of the setting. Have visited Colorado Springs since the '70's, but never visited the Shrine until this year. Glad we did!
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Interesting place to see skyline of Colorado springs. Not much to see at shrine except graves of Broadmore Hotel owners. You have to go through zoo to get to shrine. Great chimes play from top of hill.
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You have to drive up through the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on a very narrow road, but it is well worth the trip! The Memorial is very interesting and the view of Colorado Springs is stunning!