Things to Do & Entertainment

Since opening day in September 1996, the Double Eagle Hotel and Casino has been a long-standing mainstay attraction of the Cripple Creek area of Colorado. Unlike many other Colorado casinos in Cripple Creek and Blackhawk, Double Eagle went to great lengths to ensure their destination was built in accordance with the strictest historical preservation standards so they could enhance the beauty of the town’s Historic District in more than one way.  Double Eagle was the first “Vegas Style Casino” in all of Colorado when opened. If you've ever been to Vegas before, then you know exactly what we mean. At Double Eagle, you’ll be dazzled by high arched ceilings, pristine casino floors, spectacles of vibrant colored lights, plenty of exhilarating slot machines, on-demand alcoholic beverages, outstanding customer service, and so much more. They wanted to bring the essence of Las Vegas to this old cowboy town, and they have achieved that goal. In fact, many visitors have called Double Eagle a “mini-Vegas hotel and casino!”  For the past few decades, the Double Eagle Hotel and Casino has welcomed hundreds of thousands of players with open arms. You’ll enjoy a luxurious stay in one of their 158 recently remodeled hotel rooms and you’ll be a short elevator ride away from hundreds of unique slot machines and games. And with their Premier Club, you can take advantage of discounted meals, comped drinks, seasonal gaming promotions, and much more.  Thanks to a centralized location in the historic district, their just minutes away from all the local hotspots and attractions of our mountain town. Whether you’re interested in regional history or looking for jaw-dropping tourist sights, their staff will help you find all the local activities that speak to you. At Double Eagle Hotel and Casino, they salute our veterans and active military members every day. All active and retired members get $5.00 of CasinoPlay credits every day at the casino. Simply present your Premier Club card and your military ID at the Front Desk, and they'll load your card with your CasinoPlay credits. Eligible members can only redeem their offer once every 24 hours.  Ready to book your stay at one of the best Colorado casinos? Come to the historic Double Eagle and they'll go the extra mile for you during your stay. 719-689-5125 https://www.decasino.com/      

Coopetown Airboats Rated “Florida’s Best” by the Miami HeraldLearn the secrets of the Everglades…America’s most unique and fragile ecosystem. Our site is dedicated entirely to tours, educational, and wildlife preservation. We are located along U.S 41 (Tamiami trail), just 11miles west of the Florida Turnpike, Coopertown Everglades Airboat has been welcoming people from all the world since 1945.  A true Florida landmark, we're educating people about the Everglades, remarkable wildlife. We offer authentic airboat adventure led by experience local guides who are the real spirit of the glades. Nestled on the edge of the River of Grass, Coopertown isn’t just a stop on the Tamiami Trail, it’s a piece of Florida’s living history. Coopertown Airboats has grown into a symbol of authentic Everglades exploration and old-Florida charm. For generations, we’ve welcomed visitors from around the world, sharing the rich natural beauty of the Everglades. We offer two types of tours, shared 40 minutes (no reservation needed) and private 1, 1.5 and 2 hours (reservation required) Our professional airboat guides will take you on a personalized, educational airboat tour. We open daily at 9.00am until 5:00pm last boat departs at 4:30pm. We first go into the vast open saw grass where you will see why the Everglades are called the “River of Grass”! You will travel by Airboat through a Hardwood Hammock (a small island of solid ground in the “river of grass”), into the Everglades National Park stopping at alligator holes and seeing the abundance of ‘glades wildlife. See the Purple Gallanule voted the most colorful bird in Florida and the endangered Everglade Snail Kite as well as herons, grackles, turtles, raccoons, and other Everglades residents! The Everglades are a truly unique and vibrant environment which you can only experience first hand! Unless you brought your hip waders, a private airboat tour is the best way to see it! (And much drier, too!) After this fascinating and educational airboat tour, relax and enjoy a taste of ‘Down Home’ cooking, Everglades-style. The Coopertown Restaurant offers outdoor dining with such delicacies as frog legs, ‘gator tail, catfish and more! All served in a friendly country manner that is distinctly “Floridian”. At the restaurant and bar learn some of the fascinating history of the area, and check out the guest book to see who else has passed through and enjoyed a ride on a Coopertown Airboat! Take a closer look at these fascinating creatures in our Alligator Exhibit!  Coopertown has weathered the test of time and today, we face one of the most significant transformations in decades. But what makes Coopertown special remains untouched: our deep roots, our family-run legacy, and our commitment to providing the best frog legs, gator tail and catfish and airboat tours in town. From alligator sightings to stories passed down through generations of guides, every tour is a journey into the heart of a wild, powerful ecosystem, one that few truly know the way we do. We invite you to experience Coopertown for yourself, a place where history lives, nature speaks, and adventure still feels wild. We open daily at 9.00am until 5:00pm last boat departs at 4:30pm -Adult Airboat Tour $29.95 & Child Airboat Tour: $18.95 https://coopertownairboats.com/  

Top five reasons to visit the EAA Aviation Museum™ in Oshkosh, WI! Walk through aviation’s history. The restoration, preservation, and operation of vintage aircraft have been part of EAA since the very beginning. Discover airplanes used in aviation’s early days, including a tribute to the Wright brothers. Get close to classic aircraft and antique artifacts. Explore military aviation. The Eagle Hangar is a massive hall of aircraft and artifacts dedicated to the memory of those who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The airplanes include examples of Allied fighters and bombers, Army, Navy, and Air Force aircraft, and more. Discover aviation’s innovators. The Innovations Gallery highlights the airplanes and their pilots who have broken dozens of world records. See Loving’s Love, an air racer that was designed and built by WWII veteran and double amputee Neal V. Loving. Get close to the full-size animated replica of SpaceShipOne, an experimental, private spacecraft that made three successful spaceflights. Observe the beauty of flight. Aviation is made up of more than airplanes and pilots. Photographers and artists have been part of the world of aviation from the beginning. Throughout the museum, there are historic photographs and works of art! Have fun with the whole family. Bring out your inner child in the Kid Venture Gallery, where you can enjoy a variety of interactive activities and exhibits. The centerpiece of this area is the Raptor Gallery, which focuses on some of the remarkable features of the world’s most advanced aircraft, the F-22 Raptor, and offers the opportunity to climb into the cockpit of our half-scale mockup! We look forward to welcoming you soon! EAA Aviation Museum is located at, 3000 Poberezny Rd., Oshkosh, WI -  https://www.eaa.org/eaa-museum