Half- and full-day bus tours of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, the Air Force Academy, and other nearby attractions are offered by Gray Line of Colorado Springs, 3704 W. Colorado Ave. (tel. 800/348-6877). From May to October, it offers a variety of other tours, including an excursion to Royal Gorge and white-water rafting trips. Prices range from $30 to $75 per person.

A free downtown walking tour brochure, with a map and descriptions of more than 30 historic buildings, is available at the Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as at local businesses.

Another free brochure, Old Colorado City, shows the location of more than a dozen historic buildings and lists shops, galleries, and other businesses.

The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau distributes the free Manitou Springs Visitor's Guide, which includes a self-guided walking-tour map of Mineral Springs, as well as information on where to find a variety of outdoor sculptures.