It's always Christmas time at the North Pole!
It's hard to believe, but we're just four short months away from the most wonderful time of the year. But if you want that "wonderful" atmosphere almost year round (OK, late-May through Christmas), take the kiddos out to the North Pole (aka Santa's Workshop), 20 minutes west of the Springs in Cascade off US 24.
No matter the season, 'tis the season in this enchanted park, where you can pet the llamas, sit in Santa's lap, get ahead (or start) in Christmas shopping and, of course, ride to your heart's content. That's right - when you buy your ticket (just $16.95 per head, 2 and under free plus senior and military discounts), there's no additional purchases, no armbands, just deciding what to do next.
Also, if you can, wait until 3 to go (park's open from 10-5 through Dec. 23 but closed Wednesday and Thursday)- they call this the "Twilight Pass." With this, pay regular price, then get free passes to redeem the next day or any other day during the season. For once, running late had its advantages!
Since Santa's situated at the foot of Pike's Peak at 7,500 above sea level, I recommend that a jacket not be too far away, and with quite hilly terrain, wear comfy sneakers.
The kids had a blast - somehow, they can take the spinning - and way more affordable than heading to Denver to Elitch Gardens.
Ho, ho, ho!
