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When the founder, Civil War General William Jackson Palmer,
first gazed upon Pikes Peak and the region at its foot, he
had a vision. His vision over a century ago played a significant
role in the development of the community. He believed Colorado
Springs and the surrounding area were a place worthy of development,
but also of preservation. Colorado Springs is a place of recreation,
opportunity and exceptional beauty.
Today tourism, high-tech industry and the military are the
driving forces for the economy of the region. Colorado Springs
has also become a popular city for visitors for a variety
of reasons. Nearly six million people come to visit every
year. Families come for a fun, affordable vacation and business
people from all over the country attend meetings and conventions.
They often stay a little longer to enjoy the scenery and
attractions.
There are many attractions and historical sites for every
type of visitor. The area is well known for its spectacular
natural beauty and outdoor scenery. From the 14,110-foot
summit of Pikes Peak to the Garden of the Gods’ incredible
sandstone rock formations, visitors can spend much of their
time simply enjoying the natural wonders of the area.
Fun Facts:
- One of the nation's three U.S. Olympic Training Centers
is located here, and visitors can watch world-class
athletes in action.
- Katharine Lee Bates was inspired to write "America
the Beautiful" upon the summit of Pike’s
Peak.
- Colorado Springs and Cheyenne Mountain are home
to the historic and world-class Broadmoor Hotel, it’s
award-winning spa and several top-notch golf courses.
- From wild to mild, you'll find something new and
exciting to do every day in Colorado Springs - with
over 50 major
area attractions, there's always another adventure waiting
around the corner.
- The Colorado Springs Airport handles around 110
arrivals and departures per day and is served by eight
airlines with
non-stop service to 13 U.S. cities, as well as convenient
connecting flights.
Photos and
information courtesy of the Colorado Springs Convention
and Visitor’s Bureau
Learn more about Colorado Springs a
t www.experiencecoloradosprings.com
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