The USAF Academy is right near there too. We went to a nephew's graduation about 10 years ago now. A treat to see. We had privileges so not sure what is actually available for the general public to see. To be there at graduation time is a treat with marching on the parade grounds and lots of aircraft flying overhead. For Stargate buffs, the Stargate is just on the other side of the mountain. Drive or ride the COG railway to the top of Pikes Peak. Make yourself breath deep when you get to the top as the air is thin.
We're just not sure if we will be able to make this due to time constraints but it sounds awfully tough to miss. It would be nice to see old faces and meet new ones. TC people have been a real treat to meet at every rally we've gone to.