Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center
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Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center This visitor center is nestled at the foot of Helen Hunt Falls in North Cheyenne Cañon Park. It offers an introduction to the natural features visitors will find in the area. Visitors can experience the area through interpretive exhibits, scheduled hikes and walks, and by talking with the informative staff and volunteers on site. The gift shop features Colorado scenic guides and history books, maps, nature books, videos, gift items and drinks. |
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2013 HOURS OF OPERATION
SUMMERMay 25 - September 2 DAILY: 9 am to 5 pm
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HISTORY... In 1881 the Bruin Inn was built at the base of Helen Hunt Falls. An out building of the Bruin Inn was turned into a visitor center and curio shop. Being the smaller of the two facilities it became known as "The Cub." The Cub survived the fire that destroyed the Bruin Inn. "The Cub" remained to serve as a visitor center by the falls, which were officially, designated Helen Hunt Falls in 1966.
BIG NEWS… The beautiful new “Cub” is now complete. Over the years the old Cub building had deteriorated badly. In 2012 the old Cub building was torn down and a new Cub built – new, but very similar in design and atmosphere to the old Cub. The grand opening was held on Sept. 8, 2012. The new Cub will be open for the 2013 summer season Saturday, May 25 – Monday, Sept. 2.
Fund-raising efforts by the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon, donations from generous community members, and help from many business sponsors have made building the new Cub possible. For the past several years, Bristol Brewing Company has donated all the profits from the sale of Cheyenne Cañon Pinon Ale to this project. Fund-raising continues for additional displays and furnishings for inside the Cub.
North Cheyenne Cañon Map
