Templeton Gap, Colorado Springs

Name: Templeton Gap
Address: Colorado Springs, United States

#140 among attractions in Colorado Springs

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Templeton Gap is a gap between hills and bluffs located in northeastern Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. It was used by Native Americans to reach Ute Pass and was an area that oxen trains traveled to reach Colorado Springs. Templeton Ranch was operated by A.J. Templeton, for whom the feature is named. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'4"N, 104°48'18"W

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Northeast Colorado Springs (Cragmoor)Colorado Springs United States

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Templeton Gap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pikes Peak Greenway, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Shove Memorial Chapel, Palmer Park.

2.2 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Pikes Peak Greenway, Colorado Springs
58 min walk • Pikes Peak Greenway is a 16 mile trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado that parallels Monument and Fountain Creeks and winds through and alongside parks, like Monument Valley Park, and sports complexes. It connects with other trails, such as the Midland Trail, Bear Creek Trail and Templeton Gap Trail.
2.9 miS
Museum, Theater, Art museum
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs
74 min walk • The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is an arts center located just north of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located on the same city block are the American Numismatic Association and part of the campus of Colorado College.
2.7 miS
Church
Shove Memorial Chapel, Colorado Springs
69 min walk • The Shove Memorial Chapel is a church located in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado that was designed by John Grey and built from 1930 to 1931. The church has been on the National Register of Historic Places since May 22, 2005, and is of Norman Romanesque style.
1.8 miE
Park
Palmer Park, Colorado Springs
45 min walk • Palmer Park is a regional park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located at 3650 Maizeland Road, the park is several miles northeast of the downtown area. Elevation Outdoors Magazine named it Best Urban Park in its Best of Rockies 2017 list.
2.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs
57 min walk • The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy was opened in August 1979 as a museum designed to "preserve the legacy of the cowboy contests, the heritage and culture of those original competitions, and the champions of the past, present and future." It is located...
2.1 miN
38°54'51"N • 104°48'54"W
The Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum, Colorado Springs
55 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
2.9 miN
38°55'34"N • 104°48'54"W
Adventure Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, Colorado Springs
75 min walk • Golf, Game and entertainment center
2.7 miS
Universities and schools
Colorado College, Colorado Springs
69 min walk • Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was founded in 1874 by Reverend Thomas Nelson Haskell in his daughter's memory. The college enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduates at its 90-acre campus. The college offers 42 majors and 33 minors.
2.5 miE
38°52'50"N • 104°45'29"W
Hitt's Miniature Golf, Colorado Springs
65 min walk • Golf, Mini golf, Game and entertainment center
1.1 miSW
Bars and clubs
Navajo Hogan, Colorado Springs
29 min walk • The Navajo Hogan is a historic building and restaurant located on 2817 N. Nevada Ave. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1990.
2.5 miSW
Park
Monument Valley Park, Colorado Springs
65 min walk • Monument Valley Park is a historic, recreational park in Colorado Springs, Colorado through which Monument Creek flows. It is a National Register of Historic Places listing and is on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties.