Welcome to Colorado Springs!

Colorado Springs

You and your student will be thrilled to experience all that our great city has to offer. We’re sure you’ll be excited to know that Kiplinger’s just named Colorado Springs among the “Top 10 Cities for College Grads.” Some of the many reasons include a low cost of living, low crime rate and abundance of outdoor activities. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, a mild climate, awe-inspiring natural beauty and the fresh mountain air, there’s never a lack of things to experience around the region.

Hike or bike our many trails, even to the summit of America’s Mountain-Pikes Peak. Rock climb the infamous red spires of Garden of the Gods, brave the Arkansas River in a kayak canoe or tour-guided raft.

Due to an eclectic mix of past residents and benefactors, we have a rich and truly unique heritage. This collection of residents each contributed to the lifestyle that is Colorado Springs today, and why the city was named a Dozen Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2011.

The first inhabitants of the region were American Indian tribes such as the Ute, Arapahoe and Cheyenne. The discovery of gold in the Pikes Peak region brought the area’s gold rush of more than 100,000 miners and pioneers. After the Civil War, William Jackson Palmer founded his dream “resort town” in 1871, and as a result, many European travelers flocked to the area.

Explore our culture and history at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, The Western Museum of Mining and Industry, the Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Cripple Creek Heritage Center and the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. Arts and culture is all over the city, literally. Art on the Streets showcases various sculptures that are scattered through Downtown.

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center just celebrated its 75th anniversary. Established in 1936, it is home to world-class art galleries and Broadway-worthy live theatre. Award-winning performances take place year-round at Stargazers Theatre and the Colorado Springs World Arena.

Another recognition: MSNBC’s Best Cities to Live, Work and Play. We couldn’t agree more. Some can’t-miss attractions include: Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Highway, The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, The Pikes Peak Cog Railway, The Air Force Academy, Royal Gorge Park & Bridge, Manitou Cliff Dwellings and Seven Falls.

Colorado Springs, CO is also home to the United States Olympic Committee and Olympic Training Center. The Visitor Center offers a close look at the facilities and athletes training ground with free tours throughout the year.

Dining varies from the local inexpensive haunt to the upscale Penrose Room at the Broadmoor. The Broadmoor is where many of Colorado Springs current restaurant owners were trained and mentored as culinary artists. Downtown Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Old Colorado City have a lot to offer your taste buds. There’s so much to see, do, taste and experience in Colorado Springs.. No matter what you like to do or see, we’ll help you find it.