Mumbo, Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off and Carnival Parade

The Manitou Springs Mumbo, Jumbo, Gumbo  cook-off  and Carnival Parade is March 5th.  The Gumbo cook-off is at Soda Springs Park; the contestants start cooking at 8:00 A.M. with public tasting at 11:00 A M..  The "Dancing in the Streets" Carnival Parade follows the Gumbo cook-off down Manitou Avenue at 1:00 Join  the revelry in the streets.

A special Mardi Gras Carnival weekend rate at the Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast is of $210 for a two night stay .We provide the  Mardi Gras beads and masks for the enthusiastic parade parade goers. Saturday's delicious morning breakfast will include a  slice of delicious King cake  decorated in the traditional colors of Mardi Gras and will get you in the mood. Sunday will be a"Big Easy" breakfast; enjoy a leisurely morning, jazz and great food. 

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, in Colorado Springs, CO, is America's only mountain zoo. The mountainside setting at 6,800 ft  provides a home for 700 animals in replicated natural habitats for you to see.  Feed the giraffes in thaeAfrican Rift Valley, take a summer stroll through our indoor aviary surrounded by hundreds of free-flight

Australian budgies. and the Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit connects you with the wild heritage of the Rocky Mountain region.  The Zoo is a wonderful place to see spectacular animals as well as fantastic views of Colorado Springs. Spend the day or just a few hours enjoying the animals, gardens and view.  Located just 9 miles from the Avenue Hotel Bed and Breakfast include the zoo on your list of things to do in the Pikes Peak Region. Adults 12-64 $14.95, Children 3-11 $7.25 and Seniors $12.25.