Colorado Springs

Best things to do in Colorado Springs

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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Old Colorado City Historic District

Old Colorado City, formerly Colorado City, was once a town, but it is now a neighborhood within the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Pikes Peak Range Riders Memorial

Bronze sculpture honoring the Pikes Peak Range Riders, a group dedicated to promoting the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and Western heritage since 1949.

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Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Educational hub providing maps, geological exhibits, and a theater showing the history of the park's rock formations. It serves as the main entrance to the National Natural Landmark.

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United States Olympic Training Center

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Centers are two campuses created by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as…

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The Rabbit Hole

An underground, Alice in Wonderland-themed restaurant located in a former city morgue, featuring creative cocktails and eclectic American cuisine.

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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum

A 60,000-square-foot facility featuring interactive exhibits, artifacts, and personal stories of Team USA athletes, designed with universal accessibility in mind.

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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Located in the restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, this museum preserves regional history through exhibits on indigenous peoples, the founding of the city, and local art.

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Kissing Camels at Garden of the Gods Club

A distinctive rock formation within Garden of the Gods resembling two camels touching heads, visible from the park's central trails.

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The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery

Features 'Magic Town,' a 3,000-square-foot miniature city built to 1:6 scale, depicting urban life through detailed sculptures and holographic effects.

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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is an arts center located just north of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Ghost Town Wild West Museum

An indoor museum housed in an 1899 railroad building, featuring a recreated Wild West town with authentic artifacts, a general store, and a saloon.

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