Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, Observation tower in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs, United States
Rising 30 meters above Cheyenne Mountain, this five-story limestone tower provides views of Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor, and Garden of the Gods.
Spencer Penrose commissioned the structure in 1937, naming it after Will Rogers, the American humorist who died in a plane crash during construction.
The interior walls display murals depicting Native American scenes, Zebulon Pike's expeditions, and the historical development of the Pikes Peak region.
Visitors access the shrine through Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, with admission included in the zoo entrance fee.
The monument contains the tombs of Spencer and Julie Penrose in its lower level, alongside European art pieces from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Location: Colorado Springs
GPS coordinates: 38.77222,-104.86222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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