Lake George sits in the Pike National Forest west of Ute Pass. Once a stage-stop on the way to Leadville, this western town is located about 35 miles west of Colorado Springs. Adventures range from viewing fossils and petrified redwoods at nearby Florissant Fossil Beds, to boating, hunting, and fishing in the area's numerous rivers and reservoirs.

The actual town of Lake George contains a general store and a motel. From Lake George, it's just a short drive to the popular Eleven Mile Reservoir and State Park. Visitor enjoy camping, boating and fishing, or hike the five miles of trails surrounding the reservoir. Swimming and water skiing are prohibited, however, because the reservoir is a major water supply for Denver.

M Lazy C Dude Ranch is here and Wilkerson Pass Interpretive Center and Picnic Ground, a scenic overlook and 1.1-mile trail just eight miles northwest of town.

Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn, Colorado Springs
Victorian elegance with five guest suites each with private bath, fireplace and "tubs for two".

Rocky Mountain Lodge & Cabins, Cascade
Voted "Best with Nearby Attractions" by Arrington's Inn Traveler 2004 and 2005 Book of Lists.

• Pikes Peak Mountain
• Cave of the Winds
• Garden of the Gods
• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
• Manitou Cliff Dwellings
• Glen Eyrie Castle
• Pioneer's Museum