rock ledge ranch historic site

Great events held here like 1800 baseball games, concerts, horse drawn equipment and crafts. Without being touristy, they show visitors exactly what it would have been like to farm in Colorado Springs in 1800s. Check event schedule during warmer months. House is interesting, but it's the active farming exhibits with people in costume that make this place great. Super for kids, lots of open area to run.

The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic site is educational, historical, and cultural. The restored buildings and museum guides (costumed), depict life int four different Pikes Peak time periods; including, American Indian (1775), Galloway Homestead (1860's, Chambers Home and Ranch, (1880's), and the Edwardian County Estate (1880's). There is a teepee, log cabin, farm house, and a mansion..The site is in the National Register of Historic Places. Rock Ledge Ranch is located immediately adjacent to the Garden of the Gods entrance, .04 miles from the Visitor Center. My two trip to Colorado Springs was first in 06/2008 with my Mother, and the second trip was with my sister 05/2013. Each trip I spent a least 1/2 or more of the 8 day trips in Garden of the Gods, and the Rock Ledge Ranch, is right there....Outside the Garden of the Gods, in between hiking, horse back riding, (Academy Riding Stables), we went to Rock Rock Canyon, Seven Falls, Pikes Peak Gog, Bear Creek Park, and several other sites all with in 10 miles of Garden of the Gods and Rock Ledge Ranch.History, Education, Culture, Views.........Family, no children, category not belowlast trip May 2013

Come in the summer and visit the ranch, see how things were done "back in the day" when the west was still wild. I found the costumed tour guides to be very knowledgeable.

History comes alive when vising on a tour day. If you are not here on a tour day, you can still come and walk around the ranch on the edge of Garden of the Gods Park to enjoy the buildings and setting.

I really enjoyed Rock Ledge Ranch and wish that I had had more time to spend there. The homes cover a variety of eras and a variety of perspectives. The staff provided interesting information in an engaging manner. Highly recommended.

Always enjoy the craft fair once I found doll clothes that fit my daughters American girl doll and they were very reasonable. She loved them and they looked great.

This is a must to see or should be on your bucket list. Quite interesting and informative. Convenient and close. This site was part/quite close to the Garden of the Gods. This is not to be missed.

This place is so awesome to take kids. We used to get an annual pass and go there frequently. They loved the animals, the old tree swing, the blacksmith, the candy at the General Store, etc. They've also got fun activities around various holidays.

good location - festivals add to value at times during year,and indian powow also and at 50 letters im done why is there a minimum

The Rock Ledge Ranch offers a look back in time. There are many special events all during the year. The events around Christmas are especially beautiful and the 4th of July is a must. You get to meet General George Washington, visit the soldier's camps, see demonstrations of the artillery and guns used during that time, hear speeches by several famous people, etc.

Educational opportunity with historical re-enactments. Next to the Garden of the Gods so convenient to visit both in one day.

Whether an scheduled event is going on or not this property is beautiful and serene. Just like a walk back in time. We have been here several times and again visited during the 36th Folk Art Festival. Impressive to say the least. So glad we are members and will continue to join. It would be a travesty if this property ever closed!!!

We hooked up with family at Rock Ledge Ranch, wanted to pick a place in the out of doors as the day was just gorgeous. Planned an hour checking it out, wound up staying for 3 hrs. This is because we visited every spot on the map, shopped in the General Store, and chatted with all the volunteers who were very knowledgeable of the trade and time period they were representing. Even the children volunteers represented the early inhabitants very well and were very knowledgeable. We are 4 adults, and If you know your history, or want to learn some history, this is the place to go. Plus, it has great views of parts of Garden of the Gods rock formations. Highly recommend.

My daughter loves touring the old homes. She's 12. It is a great family Christmas tradition. We ride the horse drawn wagon and sing carols!

Located by Garden of the Gods, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site will appeal to lovers of living history museums. We enjoyed walking the grounds and visiting and touring the houses, and different areas of the historic Pikes Peak area. The guides dressed historically for that portion of the tour were informative and knowledgable and enjoyed what they were doing. Visiting the homestead, Indian Encampment, Farm, and Estate were very enjoyable.