Colorado Springs Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Colorado Springs Essentials

Colorado Springs, designated Olympic City USA, serves as the headquarters for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and Training Center. The city features the iconic red sandstone formations of Garden of the Gods, including the Kissing Camels landmark. Historical sites like Old Colorado City and the Ghost Town Wild West Museum preserve the area's 19th-century mining and pioneer heritage. Cultural institutions include the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and the Pioneers Museum, which is housed in the restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse.

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Museums & Galleries

Colorado Springs offers a diverse cultural landscape, from the state-of-the-art U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum to the 1903 El Paso County Courthouse housing the Pioneers Museum. The collection features unique displays like the 3,000-square-foot miniature city at Magic Town and rare currency at the American Numismatic Association. History is preserved in the 1873 McAllister House and the Ghost Town Wild West Museum, while the Fine Arts Center and Cottonwood Center showcase regional creative works and artist studios.

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Religious Landmarks

Colorado Springs features a diverse array of spiritual architecture and history. This collection highlights significant sites including the Gothic Revival Saint Mary’s Cathedral and the Norman Romanesque Shove Memorial Chapel on the Colorado College campus. From the traditional Eastern Orthodox icons at Holy Theophany to the modern Soka Gakkai International Buddhist Center, these landmarks represent various faiths and architectural periods, offering insight into the city's cultural development since its founding in 1871.

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Parks & Gardens

Colorado Springs offers a diverse range of green spaces, from the historic Monument Valley Park with its formal gardens and labyrinth to the expansive Memorial Park, home to Prospect Lake and community events. This selection includes specialized botanical sites like the Morrison Memorial Butterfly Garden, the rotating Julie Penrose Fountain at America the Beautiful Park, and wildlife-rich trails in Sondermann Park, showcasing the city's urban landscape and natural heritage.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -13°–15°
-5° at night
4 rainy days
19 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -13°–17°
-5° at night
5 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor

13° (feels like 7°) · extremes -8°–22°
-1° at night
6 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

17° (feels like 11°) · extremes -5°–25°
1° at night
8 rainy days
20 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

23° (feels like 18°) · extremes 0°–30°
6° at night
10 rainy days
19 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

30° (feels like 26°) · extremes 7°–35°
12° at night
10 rainy days
20 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–36°
16° at night
16 rainy days
19 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Good

30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 11°–35°
15° at night
15 rainy days
21 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

27° (feels like 24°) · extremes 4°–32°
11° at night
7 rainy days
22 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in October

Good

20° (feels like 15°) · extremes -3°–27°
4° at night
5 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

13° (feels like 8°) · extremes -8°–22°
-1° at night
4 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor

8° (feels like 2°) · extremes -13°–15°
-5° at night
4 rainy days
20 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

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Religious Landmarks

Parks & Gardens

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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