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All About the Extras
Bee Bunch children's camp programming can be arranged any time of year with a minimum of three children and a week's notice. The concierge can arrange private babysitting; you are matched with local sitters (not employees of The Broadmoor) and you pay the caregiver directly (suggested $12 per hour).
Even young girls can enjoy special treatments at the Spa at the Broadmoor, such as a mani/pedi combo, which includes a milkshake, or a "princess up-do" at the hair salon.
If you visit during holiday weekends, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, or weekends between Thanksgiving and New Year's, programming for families is especially plentiful. For example, at Fourth of July, families might play bingo, make jewelry or compete in paddle-boat races or a Wii tournament together. Christmas brings special seasonal storytime and cookie decorating. Also in December: "A Classic Broadmoor Christmas" holiday show for the whole family offers dinner, dancing, singing and live music from the Broadmoor Pops Band.
The Art of Smart Timing
The Broadmoor is open all year round, but it really sparkles between Thanksgiving Weekend and New Year's Day (literally, when the entire property is twinkling with white holiday lights) and in the summer, when the golf course, tennis courts and outdoor swimming pool are all open for business.
Summer in Colorado is absolutely gorgeous weather-wise: blue skies, low humidity and a general temperate climate make it ideal for playing in the outdoors. Autumn is also lovely, with the beautiful changing leaves in bright gold, blazing orange and rich red hues. If you're looking for fewer crowds and perhaps bit of a price break, consider visiting January through mid-March (before spring break visitors).
Getting There
Colorado Springs Airport is 15 minutes from The Broadmoor. The resort offers shuttle service from the airport for a fee: $35 round trip or $23 one way; children 15 and under ride for free with a paying adult. Denver International Airport is 90 minutes from The Broadmoor; no shuttle service is offered from Denver.
If you plan on staying at The Broadmoor for more than two nights, and you want to explore Colorado Springs' family-friendly attractions (there are many!), I recommend renting a car. Valet parking at The Broadmoor for hotel guests is $16/night. Ask the front desk staff, concierge or valet crew for a handy map detailing the locations and driving distances for surrounding attractions.
For Mom and Dad
If you are a spa enthusiast, do not miss the fabulous Spa at The Broadmoor. The 43,000-square-foot facility is Colorado's only Forbes Mobil Travel Guide rated Five-Star spa. Between the state-of-the-art fitness center, the elegant spa (with steam rooms, saunas and multiple relaxation lounges) and hair and nail salon, it's easy to while away an entire day here (the indoor pool, outdoor lap pool and hot tub are also nearby). Exotic treatments featuring the eco-friendly Uspa body products are especially divine.
If tennis is your game, you can reserve a court for $25 per hour in the summer months. Group drills and lessons are offered at scheduled times throughout the summer ($25 per person), or book a private class to up your game. Tee times on the three championship golf courses start at $200 in the summer months (cheaper in the shoulder seasons); private golf instruction is also available.
The fitness center features a wide array of cardio machines (ellipticals, bikes, treadmills); bring your own earbuds or borrow a set of headphones for the in-machine televisions. Free weights and strength-training equipment is also available. Fitness classes, such as yoga, spinning, sports conditioning and aqua aerobics, are held several times daily for a $20 fee; in the warm-weather months guided hikes and outdoor bike rides are offered for $40 each.
For the ultimate date night, put the kids in evening Bee Bunch camp and get dolled up for a sophisticated multi-course meal at the Penrose Room, the state's only Five-Star and Five-Diamond restaurant. The service here is impeccable; panoramic views of Cheyenne Mountain from the restaurant on top floor of The Broadmoor's South Tower are sublime. Choose from three- or four-course meals featuring classic fine-dining entrees, such as veal tenderloin, filet mignon or Colorado lamb chops; or go big with the Chef's Tasting Menu: seven courses served to the entire table. The ultimate is the Chef's Tasting Menu ($158 per person) paired with carefully selected wines by the uber-knowledgeable sommelier. Oh, and did I mention live music and a dance floor? This is one elegant dining experience you'll never forget.
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