Colorado Springs Colorado Travel Guide

Amid glorious Rocky Mountains and at the base of the over 14,000 foot Pikes Peak is Colorado Springs. This City Guide will be invaluable in helping you choose from the plethora of Colorado Springs, Colorado hotels. Sporting 70 miles of city bike lanes, 118 miles of bicycle trails and 61 miles of unpaved mountain trails, one might think nobody walks anywhere! But 105 miles of urban trails and 160 miles of park trails provide running and walking opportunities galore.

Several major airlines fly into Colorado Springs Airport (COS) with a variety of nearby Colorado Springs, CO hotels, and the city sports excellent accessibility. Natural beauty attracts over six million annual visitors to this stunning locale.Nationally recognized for its quality of life, tourists and locals alike enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year to participate in every kind of outdoor activity imaginable.

A favorite attraction (free!) is Garden of the Gods with its soaring red sandstone rocks and stunning views. From hiking to horseback riding, this bit of paradise appeals to everyone. Seven Falls in Cheyenne Canyon is 181 feet of cascading water down the granite of Pikes Peak; try navigating the 224 stairs leading to trails, lots of wildlife and incredible views.

The U.S. Air Force Academy may be found in Colorado Springs and welcomes visitors. Tour the U.S. Olympic Training Center to learn more about how the athletes train and see the training facilities up close. Check out the Olympic Hall of Fame Rotunda while there.

Take the kids to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to see grizzly bears and to ride high in a chairlift, soaring over the zoo’s exhibits. The whole family will certainly enjoy touring Cave of the Winds, the 500 million year old geologic wonder. If you are here in late summer, you can attend the annual Colorado State Fair for rodeo, carnival and concert fun.

Popular active pursuits include white water rafting, snow skiing, playing golf and rock climbing. Driving through the Rockies is also a pleasure, giving visitors great vistas of spring’s pastels to fall’s vibrant colors. You will be amazed at the views available from many hotels, and with all the outdoor activities to will experience, consider making your visit a luxury spa getaway for complete relaxation. Whether you are visiting for a couple of days of a couple of weeks, you will never tire of Colorado Springs. Let's plan your best trip ever today!