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Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 and has quickly become Colorado's second-largest city, behind its capital, Denver. Colorado Springs is the heart of the Pikes Peak
region, which also includes Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, Cañon
City, Cripple Creek, Woodland Park, Victor and Green Mountain Falls. At an elevation of over 6,000 feet, Colorado
Springs records over 300 days of annual sunshine. The peak tourism
months are June through August, and the region attracts over 6 million
visitors annually.
It's most recognizable feature is the city's scenic back-drop, Pikes Peak, which stands over the city at over 14,000 feet. Pikes Peak is the inspiration behind "America the Beautiful" after it was written by visiting English professor Katharine Lee Bates in August 1893. To reach the top of Pikes Peak, visitors can either take the Cog Railway, which is a breath-taking trip by train, or they can drive up the 19-mile Pikes Peak Highway.
With over 50 attractions, Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak region is the perfect destination spot for you and your family.
Visit the links below for more information about Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.
The Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.ExperienceColoradoSprings.com
Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association
www.Pikes-Peak.com
Colorado Tourism Office
www.Colorado.com
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