You might want to practice your swing at King's Deer Golf Club, a golf course located 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from central Monument. If King's Deer Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Eisenhower Golf Club and Pine Creek Golf Club are all just a short drive away.
Tucked at the base of the Rampart Range, this small town offers big outdoor adventures. Fox Run Regional Park invites exploration with wildlife-dotted trails and picnic spots beneath towering pines. The charming downtown reveals local shops and cafes where regulars greet visitors like old friends. As one of three communities in the Tri-Lakes area, water activities abound during warmer months. Garden of the Gods awaits in nearby Colorado Springs with its dramatic red rock formations. The US Air Force Academy's striking chapel provides architectural contrast to the natural surroundings. For families, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park delivers splashy entertainment when hiking legs need a rest. Come fall, the mountainsides transform into a photographer's dream of golden aspens against blue skies.
Spend time appreciating the monuments, and checking out the local cuisine in Monument.
Why not take time to see places like Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area and King's Deer Golf Club? Popular sights in the surrounding area include US Air Force Academy.
