Some people climb mountains because they’re there, but smart people take a train that does all the work while they sip coffee and enjoy the view.
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs isn’t just any train ride, it’s the highest cog railway in the entire world, chugging its way to 14,115 feet above sea level since the days when people thought mustaches were a personality trait.
Let’s talk about what makes this experience so ridiculously special.
First off, you’re riding a train up a mountain that inspired “America the Beautiful,” which means you’re basically on a patriotic pilgrimage without having to pack a single hiking boot…