America’s Mountain is one of America’s most commercialized mountains and one of the most storied that calls to travelers near and far ー for attractions both rugged and sleek. All converge at the sleekest attraction: the state-of-the-art, 5-year-old Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center at the 14,115-foot mountaintop that inspired “America the Beautiful.” But how to fully appreciate the beauty? By railway The new Summit Visitor Center opened in 2021, just in time for the new and improved Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The cog has been churning up Pikes Peak since 1891. But never has the ride been smoother, and never have riders been treated to such luxury within these spacious cars.  By road Many prefer to sit back and enjoy the view from the train, while many others prefer the thrill of driving and the chance to take in the mountain at their own pace. There are indeed plenty of scenic points to stop and see along the winding, 19-mile drive on Pikes Peak Highway.…