There are many ways to soak in the magic of the holiday season in Colorado, but there are few experiences more enchanting than Christmas at the Broadmoor! This historic and iconic Colorado hotel is truly dazzling at Christmastime: they really know how to deck the halls during the holidays! You simply must see it for yourself!

Located in Colorado Springs, the historic 5-star Broadmoor Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Colorado as well as one of the most highly acclaimed. It has received many national accolades as well as visits from celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries around the world.
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Built in 1918, the concept behind the glamourous Broadmoor hotel was to make it the "Grand Dame of the Rockies", as it was designed by the same architects who created the Ritz Carlton. Now over 100 years old, it has added several additional wings, but The Broadmoor hasn’t lost a bit of its charm.
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Aside from the incredible service and amenities, the Broadmoor is also revered for its special events, including its Christmas festivities that would even impress the Grinch. You’ll be hard-pressed to find an experience more magical than a Broadmoor Christmas.
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Whether you drive by or stop in and stay for a while, you will find something to make spirits bright at the Broadmoor. Begin by admiring the incredible exterior decor that consists of hundreds of thousands of lights, gigantic wreaths, and plenty of festive holiday cheer to celebrate Christmas in Colorado.
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As soon as you step foot inside the Broadmoor, you will discover a wonderland of Christmas magic. This expansive hotel spares no expense decorating its interior: nearly top to bottom, it is adorned with holly, garland, sparkling lights, and colorful trees.
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As if you needed another reason to love this special event, the hotel is also home to the annual gingerbread village, which is expertly crafted and billed as being the largest gingerbread display in the region. The "Gingerbread Chateau", shown here, stands ten feet tall, and the gingerbread itself is lovely crafted using The Broadmoor pastry chefs' own recipe.
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Trust us: You do not want to miss the gingerbread village and all its intricate and adorable details! This display is typically shown in The Broadmoor Hotel's main building mezzanine. Over 900 pounds of sugar goes into these delicious displays!
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Towards the end of November, right after Thanksgiving, Santa helps flip the switch that powers on millions of dazzling lights across the hotel. From then until the New Year, Broadmoor Christmas is truly a sight to behold.
To learn more about the Broadmoor Christmas 2023, please visit The Broadmoor website for all the festive details, including holiday shows and special events, and to book accommodations.
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