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What is Colorado Springs known for?

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gAs Colorado's second-most populous and largest city in the state by acreage, there's a whole lot in Colorado Springs. The Olympic City is famous for everything from its iconic Pikes Peak to the giant mix of reddish …

Wondrous Winter Road Trips In Colorado

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Road tripping is an American pastime, and road tripping in Colorado should be too. Year round its changing seasons provide unique opportunities for cross-state travel. The winter brings with it some of the lightest, …

Handsome Historic Districts of Colorado

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Take a peek into Colorado’s past with a visit to one of these historic districts. Each one has blocks lined with colorful old buildings, many of them original from the town's Old West heydays. From the Front Range to …

9 Ski Resorts Closest to Colorado Springs

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[Ride Shagnasty by the Outback at Monarch Mountain.] Unlike Denver, Colorado Springs isn't really known for its easy access to world class ski resorts. However, the 2nd most populated city in Colorado still boasts a …

Pulpit Rock in CO Springs Austin Bluffs

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North of downtown Colorado Springs, Pulpit Rock is a popular natural rock feature and namesake for the 500-acre Pulpit Rock Park located within the Austin Bluffs Open Space. Found within city limits, it is very easy to …

Colorado’s Best Small Christmas Towns to Visit

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What better way than to spend Christmas than in a quaint mountain town, blanketed with snow and colorful Christmas lights that seem to light up the sky? While you’ll find almost every town in Colorado celebrates the …

Balanced Rock in the Garden of the Gods

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Practically begging you to take its picture minutes from both Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs, this 35-foot, 1.4 million pound red rock is free to visit, photograph, and appreciate. Located near the southern …

Top things to do in Colorado Springs

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From Garden of the Gods to the Broadmoor hotel, Colorado Springs is jam packed with things to do and see. Summer, spring, winter and fall each unique activities and experiences. The Olympic City, dubbed so because of …

10 Touristy Colorado Springs Area Attractions

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Colorado Springs sprawls over two hundred square miles in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, the face of Pikes Peak watching over the city from above. There’s so much more to its beauty and authenticity than the typical …

5 Spectacular State Parks near Colorado Springs

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No matter how you like to take in the great outdoors, from conquering a mountain to a pleasant lakeside family picnic, there’s a Colorado state park that fits the bill. The state's second largest city, Colorado Springs …

Beer Festivals in Denver and Beyond

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Colorado is known for many things, skiing, epic mountains, plentiful days of sunshine, and its beer scene. Home to over 400 breweries across the state, Colorado has become a mecca for the craft beer industry and doesn’t …

9 Fishing Spots near Colorado Springs

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If you find yourself in the Colorado Springs area with an uncompromising desire to fish nearby, there are definitely worse places to be in. Many parts of Colorado are lake and river-less, but the lush, mountainous …

6 Dazzling Hikes by Colorado Springs

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The natural beauty of Colorado Springs invited explorers to the base of Pike’s Peak in the early 1800s, and it has been a hub for those who relish the outdoors ever since. Hikers rejoice in the many, many trails …

4 Unexpected Adventures in Manitou Springs

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I have lived and worked in Manitou for more than fifteen years, and like most “locals” have never really taken the time to explore all that this picturesque town has to offer. Nestled at the base of the granddaddy of …