Dozen Distinctive Destinations
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Year Listed: 2011
A gem of south-central Colorado nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, few vacation destinations provide such an extraordinary range of tourism opportunities in a single location. The nearby mountains contain a vast array of recreational opportunities, as well as breathtaking geological wonders at places like Garden of the Gods Park, Cave of the Winds and the Paint Mines Interpretive Park.
Home to Colorado College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the town has a thriving arts and cultural scene--including the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, which interprets the early history of the area. Architecture buffs will not want to miss the stunning Cadet Chapel at the Air Force Academy, which is considered a masterpiece of Modernist architecture.
After a day of walking, shopping or hiking, visitors looking to spend the night in the area have several top-notch options available, from the historic Broadmoor Hotel to the Cliff House at nearby Pike’s Peak which has hosted such luminaries as Clark Gable, Theodore Roosevelt and Buffalo Bill Cody.
Content provided by Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
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