Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs

25/01/2023

United States Air Force Academy

Located just to the northwest of Colorado Springs is the United States Air Force Academy. Despite being one of the most important and prestigious facilities of its kind in the States, it is one of the city’s main tourist attractions, with over a million people visiting it each year.

On the massive military base, visitors can explore various parts of the complex, such as the Cadet Chapel and Honor Court, watching out all the time for the daring manoeuvres being pulled off at breakneck speeds overhead. At its Visitor Center, you can learn all about the history of the Air Force Academy, with the option of a driven tour around the base also on offer.

25/01/2023

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Just a stone’s throw away from Old Colorado City is the gorgeous Red Rock Canyon Open Space, which is very popular among locals and tourists. Once a quarry, its ruddy rocks and ridges were turned into a public park in 2003, and there are now many picturesque paths to hike, run or cycle along.

Part of the same sandstone seam that runs through the Garden of the Gods, its fantastic formations and captivating quarry now make for a striking sight. Besides basking in the beauty of the scenery, visitors can also rock climb around its rust-colored rocks, with over 80 routes to try out.

23/01/2023

Seven Falls

A very pretty and picturesque place to visit, the sparkling Seven Falls lies just to the southwest of the city center. Made up of seven stunning sections, the incredible waterfall cascades down a craggy cliff in the South Cheyenne Canyon.

Towering to a height of 55 meters, it makes for a spellbinding sight. The rugged route to the foot of the falls is known as the ‘Grandest Mile of Scenery’ in the whole of Colorado.

Its popularity and proximity to the center of the city can cause it to get crowded at times. So consider taking the trail from the top of Seven Falls to the isolated and idyllic Inspiration Point, where you enjoy phenomenal views over the city.

21/01/2023

Olympic Training Center

One of only two such sites in the States’, the state-of-the-art Olympic Training Center is where the nation’s best athletes train for years to win that glittering gold medal at the Olympic or Paralympic Games. Opened in 1978 in the center of the city, Colorado Springs’ colossal complex boasts everything from gymnasiums and a shooting range to a velodrome, sports science laboratory, and Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Visitors can take a tour around all of its facilities to see how the athletes prepare for physically and psychologically demanding competitions. In addition to seeing where they live, train and compete, you can stop by its fascinating museum, home to the hallowed Hall of Fame.

19/01/2023

19/01/2023

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Nestled away on the northwest outskirts of the city is the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, which offers an interesting insight into the history, heritage and culture of the Pikes Peak Region. At the living history museum, visitors will find restored buildings and costumed guides, who put on delightful demonstrations on how people once lived and hunted.

By exploring the scenic site’s teepee, log cabin, farmhouse and mansion, visitors can gain a greater understanding of the pioneers and Native Americans who inhabited the area for centuries. You can also help out with the cooking or cleaning, watch the blacksmith working, and observe farmers herding the cows and sheep around the farm