Briarhurst Manor Estate
Only a few-minute drive west of Colorado Springs in the tiny valley of Manitou Springs, Briarhurst Manor Estate features the architecture and landscaping of an English country house. With seven meeting rooms and a full-service restaurant, there are plenty of options for groups up to 250 for receptions, banquets and sit-down dinners. The idyllic location features Fountain Creek, passing through the property’s stunning lawns and gardens, and unrivaled views of the Rocky Mountains. www.briarhurst.com.
Mr. Bigg’s City Family Fun Center
Fun and hip, Mr. Biggs is the perfect place for attendees to let loose and be kids. A large ballroom features a cityscape decor and there’s team laser tag, bowling, billiards, mini golf and go-carts. There are also13 party rooms that each hold up to 40 people and a Downtown Theater and VIP Poker rooms, which hold up to 100 people each. The brand-new Bigg City Event Center holds groups of up to 1,000 people. www.mrbiggsffc.com.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Touted as America’s only mountain zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an extraordinary destination for groups from 20 to 3,000 people. The Moose Lodge offers options for a sit-down dinner for up to 225 people. In warm weather, the front wall doors swing up and open, increasing seating capacity to more than 250 people. African Rift Valley’s Safari Lodge is perfect for cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and strolling dinners with a capacity for 150 attendees. www.cmzoo.org.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
The elegant Art Deco building of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center provides artistic ambience to any gathering. From the glass corridor and outdoor courtyard to recently renovated historical spaces like Cafe 36 and the SaGaJi Theatre, the Fine Arts Center offers flexible meeting space that accommodates up to 400 people. The Fine Arts Center’s spectacular glass corridor accommodates 160 seated guests or 300 standing, and the adjacent courtyard holds an additional 160 seated or 350 standing. www.csfineartscenter.org.
Colorado Sky Sox @ Security Service Field
For the ultimate dining and entertainment experience, Colorado Sky Sox @ Security Service Field provides groups from 20 to 2,000 the opportunity to eat well and be right in the middle of the action. With seating for up to 250 people, Centennial Banquet Hall is located on the executive suite level of Security Service Field and offers views of Pikes Peak and a balcony overlooking the baseball field. The brand-new, state-of-the-art Coors Picnic Terrace and Banquet Hall offers an outdoor five-level picnic area located at field level right down the first base line. www.minorleaguebaseball.com.
Secret Garden
Featuring a 200-foot stream meandering between three ponds and two waterfalls, towering 100-year-old trees, European-style urns overflowing with beautiful blooms, and a gazebo, the Secret Garden provides a spectacular outdoor location for receptions of up to 150 people. Attendees will experience plant varieties that are not commonly observed in the Colorado Springs area. www.ckretgarden.com.