About Colorado Springs

If your time in Colorado Springs allows for a little rest and relaxation, the city has much to offer. From breathtaking views and landscapes, quaint shops and unique attractions and a short drive to some of the world's best skiing, we invite you to experience Colorado Springs! (Photo courtesy of Scott R. Stevens)

Local Attractions

If you decide to extend your stay in Colorado, there are plenty of outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities for everyone, including hiking, biking, theme parks, museums, and more. Following are just a few of the attractions: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cave of the Winds, Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge, Seven Falls, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, United States Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods and North Pole. To see even more attractions, click here.

Facts and Figures

Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer. It is the state's second largest city with a metro population of almost 650,000. Friendly residents, exciting recreational activities, unique attractions and stunning natural beauty are what make Colorado Springs one of the most sought-after cities to visit and live in. The Springs was recently recognized as the "Number One Largest City," "Best City in Which to Chill," the "Most Dog-Friendly City" by Money Magazine, as one of the "2011 Dozen Distinctive Destinations" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Forbes Magazine named Colorado Springs one of the best retirement places in March 2011.

Business

Colorado has a strong aerospace, satellite and space industry, with more than 100 companies engaged in the research, development and production of a wide variety of products and systems for commercial, military and space applications. The state ranks second in the United States for private aerospace employment concentration and is home to the nation's third largest space economy, providing the support, resources and workforce to promote innovation and industry leadership.

Colorado's Front Range is also a unique military community hosting numerous distinct and complimentary military missions and headquarters functions on multiple installations: United States Northern Command, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Cheyenne Mountain Directorate, Air Force Space Command, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Buckley Air Force Base, Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base and the United States Air Force Academy.

Weather

Colorado is known for its snowy winters in the mountains and mild winter weather in the foothills. The state is proud to be one of the sunniest locations around, averaging more than 300 sunny days per year. Summers are warm and dry, attracting many "snowbirds" to adapt it as a summer home. Although the average daily temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit for April, plan to dress in layers when you travel to the National Space Symposium, as the weather can and does change often in Colorado!

Airports

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is served by five airlines and ranks consistently as the airport "lowest in delays" in the U.S. More than two million passengers pass through COS each year. Denver International Airport (DIA) - heavily used by Colorado Springs travelers - is an hour and a half drive from Colorado Springs. DIA is open 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week and is served by most major airlines and select charters, providing nonstop daily service to more than 130 national and international destinations.

Colorado Springs Restaurants within a Three-mile Radius of The Broadmoor Hotel

To see a list of local restaurants, click here.