Santa's Workshop
Santa's Workshop is an amusement park that opened on June 16, 1956 in Cascade, Colorado, located on U.S. Route 24 just west of Colorado Springs at the entrance to the Pikes Peak Highway, at the Northern end of Pikes Peak. This is one of the sights of Cascade-Chipita Park. Top of the list nearby is Pikes Peak, 5.7 mi away.
A theme park inside Cascade-Chipita Park
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 134" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
You can stay in Cascade-Chipita Park
Santa's Workshop is inside Cascade-Chipita Park, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Denver
Denver is about 59 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with highs of 73–75°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Santa's Workshop
Santa's Workshop is an amusement park that opened on June 16, 1956 in Cascade, Colorado, located on U.S. Route 24 just west of Colorado Springs at the entrance to the Pikes Peak Highway, at the Northern end of Pikes Peak. Modeled after the Santa's Workshop in Wilmington, New York, the park features a charming North Pole village complete with a variety of shops selling toys, candy, and Christmas decorations. The village is also home to Santa's Workshop itself, where children (and adults) can meet with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus year round. Much of the staff is dressed in Christmas-themed attire, especially those at work in stores and admissions.
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Lodging near Santa's Workshop
Lodging nearby is in Cascade-Chipita Park (11) and Colorado Springs (202).
- 1Pikes Peak
- 2North American Aerospace Defense Command
- 3Garden of the Gods
- 4Falcon Stadium
- 5The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Santa's Workshop | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade-Chipita Park | in town | — | 11 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,412 | $515K | — |
| Colorado Springs | 12 mi east | 20 min | 202 143 hotels · 19 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 494,743 | $453K | D |
| Manitou Springs | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 42 17 hotels · 9 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 4,577 | $561K | C |
| Woodland Park | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 11 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,014 | $549K | B |
| Green Mountain Falls 48% vacation homes | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 7 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 601 | $449K | — |
| Cripple Creek | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 13 7 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,120 | $286K | — |
| Air Force Academy | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 6,727 | — | — |
| Gleneagle | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 6,440 | $605K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Pair a visit with these, within 59 miles.
Big draw16 mi MountainPikes Peak
Big draw217 mi LandmarkNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
36 mi Park & preserveGarden of the Gods
Big draw54 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
410 mi Stadium & arenaFalcon Stadium
Big draw58 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
54 mi Scenic railwayThe Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
58 mi Stadium & arenaBall ArenaPhoto credits
Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · North American Aerospace Defense Command: Unknown, Public domain · Garden of the Gods: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Falcon Stadium: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway: Milan Suvajac, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5
Good to know about Santa's Workshop
Is Santa's Workshop open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Santa's Workshop in Cascade-Chipita Park?
Yes. It’s inside Cascade-Chipita Park, CO.
When is the best time to visit Santa's Workshop?
July and August, with highs of 73–75°.
How far is Santa's Workshop from Aurora and Denver?
About 57 miles north of Aurora and about 59 miles north of Denver, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Santa's Workshop?
City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 16 miles away.
Where should I stay near Santa's Workshop?
Colorado Springs (12 mi, 202 places to stay), Manitou Springs (5 mi, 42 places to stay) and Cascade-Chipita Park (in town, 11 places to stay).
Ask people in Cascade-Chipita Park
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.