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Visit Colorado Springs The official guide to travel and vacationing in the Colorado Springs Region. Experience the majesty of the Rocky Mountains and more than 55 attractions.
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Founded as a resort town in 1871, Colorado Springs is Colorado’s second largest city with a population of 414,658. Offering over 300 days of annual sunshine and more than 55 man-made and natural attractions, Colorado Springs and the surrounding region is a popular destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts and couples. The region is located in southern Colorado along the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. Find out more and order a free Official Visitor Guide at www.VisitCOS.com.

The Incline is just the beginning—there’s so much more to discover in Manitou Springs! 🌄🏰 Explore the Miramont Castle Mu...
08/18/2024

The Incline is just the beginning—there’s so much more to discover in Manitou Springs! 🌄

🏰 Explore the Miramont Castle Museum
😌 Relax with a mineral-water soak at SunWater Spa
🛞 Take a tour with Rockhound ATV TOURS through Pike National Forest
🧘 Meditate with a sound bath at Aurathentic

What are some of your favorite hidden gems in the area?

View all our recommendations here:

Find things to do in downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado, home to popular attractions, festivals, restaurants, and the famous Manitou Incline trail.

Summer may be winding down, but it's not too late to climb aboard a raft & grab a zip line before the season ends! 🚣Find...
08/18/2024

Summer may be winding down, but it's not too late to climb aboard a raft & grab a zip line before the season ends! 🚣
Find you an outfitter that can do both!
Echo Canyon River Expeditions
Arkansas River Tours
AVA Rafting & Zipline
Royal Gorge Rafting

Discover white water rafting and ziplining in Colorado Springs, from the Royal Gorge to Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Find tours for beginners, families, and more!

Every hour is happy hour in Colorado Springs. 🍸 Did your favorite place make the list?
08/15/2024

Every hour is happy hour in Colorado Springs. 🍸 Did your favorite place make the list?

Find a happy hour near you and explore Colorado's Best happy hour deals on cocktails, wines, beers, and all things in between.

Views like this are truly out-of-this-world! 💫 It's up to us to do our part to preserve amazing spaces like Paint Mines ...
08/14/2024

Views like this are truly out-of-this-world! 💫 It's up to us to do our part to preserve amazing spaces like Paint Mines for generations to come.
✨ Get permits for any after-dark visits/photoshoots
✨ Leave the pups at home for this park
✨ Stay on the trail and don't climb on any of the delicate formations
✨ Follow the Leave No Trace Principles: https://bit.ly/3SDUMv4
📸: via Instagram

🏕️ Attention Campers! You may have heard of the Crafts & Drafts Passport, but did you know you can also earn FREE merit ...
08/13/2024

🏕️ Attention Campers! You may have heard of the Crafts & Drafts Passport, but did you know you can also earn FREE merit badges?! It's easy - when you visit a location, be sure to "check in" on the passport to earn points towards badges! Grab your camp buddy and head to your favorite local watering hole to start earning! 🍻

Sign up for the FREE Crafts & Drafts Passport here: https://bit.ly/3WXYpOY

Whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart, we have the best places to play in Colorado Springs!⚡️ Laser tag at Main Ev...
08/12/2024

Whether you're a kid or just a kid at heart, we have the best places to play in Colorado Springs!
⚡️ Laser tag at Main Event
🥅 Try your hand at WhirlyBall Colorado Springs
⛳️ Get a hole-in-one at Adventure Miniature Golf and Topgolf
🕹️ Enjoy arcade games at Dave & Buster’s Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
⚽️ Score big at SoccerHaus COS

It’s time to unleash your inner child

🚨 LA VIDA THIS Saturday, August 17! Enjoy authentic Latin food, live music and special performances that showcase the ri...
08/11/2024

🚨 LA VIDA THIS Saturday, August 17! Enjoy authentic Latin food, live music and special performances that showcase the richness of Hispanic culture. It's a night to connect, dance and savor the vibrant flavors and sounds that make our community unique.

📍Location: Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort - Country Club of Colorado
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Savor local Latin American and Spanish cuisine, enjoy live music, and celebrate Hispanic culture at the annual La Vida! festival in Colorado Springs.

Our latest episode of Peak Into COS podcast features Martin Lays. Martin is General Manager of The Cliff House at Pikes ...
08/09/2024

Our latest episode of Peak Into COS podcast features Martin Lays. Martin is General Manager of The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, a lodging property in Manitou Springs that just celebrated its 150th (!!) anniversary. Not only is The Cliff House the oldest-operating hotel in Colorado...it's actually older than the state itself! Martin takes listeners through a journey of this historic property – everything from notable guests like Buffalo Bill and Teddy Roosevelt to the unique Yak burgers served at the on-site bar and grill.

Listen now on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙️

A podcast all about Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region

If you're in town Saturday, August 24, you do NOT want to miss this summer's final Revel Remix AdAmAn Alley Dance Party ...
08/08/2024

If you're in town Saturday, August 24, you do NOT want to miss this summer's final Revel Remix AdAmAn Alley Dance Party in Downtown Colorado Springs! This party will be in collaboration with Fiestas Patrias, featuring live Latin music by JR Y Los Pachucos. 💃 $15 cover to enjoy the evening.

Dance the night away as a DJ spins tunes under the festive, LED fireworks show!

Looking for a fun and affordable fall event? The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce's Bines and Brews Beerfest takes place Se...
08/07/2024

Looking for a fun and affordable fall event? The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce's Bines and Brews Beerfest takes place September 21 in Monument, CO! For just $25 per ticket, you'll get unlimited tastings and a souvenir glass to take home. Tickets are limited so don't dilly (or dally) when making plans to attend! 🍻 (Adults 21+ only)

COME TO THE BEST BEER FEST IN THE TRI-LAKES AREA! Only 400 Tickets Available ​ Enjoy beer, cider, spirits, and moonshine while listening to upbeat contemporary jazz from Jeff Sutton Jazz Band ....

Starting in September, construction of a new waterline through Garden of the Gods Park will impact access to the main Ce...
08/06/2024

Starting in September, construction of a new waterline through Garden of the Gods Park will impact access to the main Central Gardens. The park will remain open to welcome visitors, with plenty of trail and detour options. This project, led by the City of Colorado Springs, will carry into spring 2025.

Visit our website for project details and alternate trail options.

Check out the latest projects, closures and updates to be aware of before visiting Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region.

Have you been to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum since the reopening? Make sure you plan to see the new permanent e...
08/04/2024

Have you been to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum since the reopening? Make sure you plan to see the new permanent exhibit: 50% of the Story, a collection of historical artifacts and contemporary pieces by women across the Pikes Peak Region!

50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity Women have always been creative. Women have always...Read More

Starting today, festivities commence for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy's 45th anniversary! C...
08/02/2024

Starting today, festivities commence for the ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy's 45th anniversary! Celebrations continue through next week and will include demonstrations, performances, film screenings, free & discounted admission and more!

45th AnniversaryAshley Affleck-Johnson2024-08-01T12:11:29-06:00 Join us for a week of festivities in celebration of our 45th Anniversary!! August 5 – 9, 2024 activities and demonstrations at the Hall of Fame. August 10th – 9am – 5pm Celebration open house at the Hall of Fame. August 10th – 6...

Tomorrow, join the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum for a FREE outdoor watch party of the Paris Games. Bring a lawn chai...
08/02/2024

Tomorrow, join the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum for a FREE outdoor watch party of the Paris Games. Bring a lawn chair, grab some snacks from Flame Café and cheer on Team USA! 🇺🇸

Outdoor Watch Party Join us for a FREE outdoor watch party of the Paris Games on August 3 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum! Bring your own

What better way to celebrate First Friday than with an Art Party? Head to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Color...
08/01/2024

What better way to celebrate First Friday than with an Art Party? Head to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College tomorrow evening for live music, refreshments, rotating exhibits by local artists and free admission to the museum!

Free and open to the public from 5-8 p.m. on the First Friday of each month (with occasional exceptions). The Fine Arts Center is proud to be part of First […]

There's only one thing that can make Garden of the Gods Park more beautiful: bringing your favorite walking buddy. 💕📸: S...
07/30/2024

There's only one thing that can make Garden of the Gods Park more beautiful: bringing your favorite walking buddy. 💕

📸: Stephen Ross (.jr) on Instagram

Calling all nature photographers! 📸Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services has officially begun accepting...
07/27/2024

Calling all nature photographers! 📸

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services has officially begun accepting submissions for the Discover Colorado Springs Photo Contest. This year's overarching theme is "Places less traveled: spotlighting the power of recreation in Colorado Springs."

Winners will be announced in October 2024 and featured in the Discover Colorado Springs 2025 calendar.

Submissions are due by 5pm on Friday, September 6, 2024. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zNW9kj

USA! USA! USA! 🇺🇸The 2024 Olympic Games officially kicked off earlier today in Paris, France. 🎉But it's not too late to ...
07/26/2024

USA! USA! USA! 🇺🇸

The 2024 Olympic Games officially kicked off earlier today in Paris, France. 🎉

But it's not too late to celebrate! Tune into the competition, rally behind Team USA and find your Olympic spirit with one of these fun events:

In Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA, you don't just WATCH the Games. You experience them for yourself!

With views like this, there's no looking back 🌅📸:  on Instagram
07/25/2024

With views like this, there's no looking back 🌅
📸: on Instagram

With views like this, there's no looking back 🌅📸:  via Instagram
07/25/2024

With views like this, there's no looking back 🌅
📸: via Instagram

Get hyped for the 2024 Olympic Games at Downtown Summer Fest, hosted by The Sports Corp and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympi...
07/24/2024

Get hyped for the 2024 Olympic Games at Downtown Summer Fest, hosted by The Sports Corp and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum!

🏃 Run the Rocky Mountain 5K
🎶 Enjoy live music
🚴 Experience the sports and cultural demonstrations
📺 Watch the competition on the big screen in the Museum Plaza
🇺🇸 Rally behind Team USA!

Join Olympic City USA in celebrating the competition on Saturday, July 27th, 11am - 4pm.

Register for the second annual Rocky Mountain 5k Run/Walk HERE! Register for USA Basketball’s FREE youth basketball youth clinic HERE! Register for Rush Soccer FREE youth…

Every hour is happy hour when you're at the right place. 🍻 Listen to our latest episode of Peak Into Our Week where memb...
07/22/2024

Every hour is happy hour when you're at the right place. 🍻

Listen to our latest episode of Peak Into Our Week where members of the team discuss their favorite spots for post-work drinks.

Thank you to Cerberus Brewing Co. for sponsoring this episode and providing us with snacks and pairings from their menu!

https://www.visitcos.com/travel-tools/podcast/

Celebrate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with this fun and inclusive event, hosted by The Inde...
07/22/2024

Celebrate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with this fun and inclusive event, hosted by The Independence Center! 🎉🎈

✅ Learn basic American Sign Language (ASL)
✅ Listen to live music from The BlindSide Band
✅ Try the TerrainHopper from the El Paso County Parks Trailability program
✅ Experience adaptive gaming and technology
✅ Move your body with adaptive yoga

Join the celebration on Friday, July 26th from 10am - 2pm.

This event will be fully accessible and American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. To learn more, visit the link below.

The Independence Center, 729 S. Tejon, Colorado Springs The Independence Center is hosting a celebration of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act! Join us…

Roll your car windows down and cruise onto the Pikes Peak Highway. 😎Did you know?🚘  The round-trip journey takes about 2...
07/21/2024

Roll your car windows down and cruise onto the Pikes Peak Highway. 😎

Did you know?
🚘 The round-trip journey takes about 2 - 3 hours (and even longer if you stop at the pull-off points).
🚘 There are no gas stations on this road, so it's recommended to fill up on gas before you go.
🚘 You need a reservation to drive the road if you're traveling during the peak season, May 26 - September 30.
🚘 The drive features beautiful views of mountains, lakes, wildlife and more.

Check off this bucket list activity and make your reservation today! For more information, visit this link: https://bit.ly/4bJTFAI

Make the most of your next mountain adventure and beat altitude sickness with these quick tips:☀️ Stay below 7,000 feet ...
07/20/2024

Make the most of your next mountain adventure and beat altitude sickness with these quick tips:

☀️ Stay below 7,000 feet the first day of your trip
☀️ Drink more water - almost double what you normally do!
☀️ Use sun protection - especially sunscreen
☀️ Give your body time to rest and recover
☀️ Bring layers with you

Want to learn more? Check out our blog below!

Learn how to avoid altitude sickness in Colorado Springs with these essential high altitude tips. Learn about Colorado Springs elevation and high altitude effects.

Don't miss THE party of the summer as we kick off the Olympic & Paralympic Games at Downtown Summer Fest in Downtown Col...
07/19/2024

Don't miss THE party of the summer as we kick off the Olympic & Paralympic Games at Downtown Summer Fest in Downtown Colorado Springs!🏅

Enjoy sports and cultural demonstrations, live music and 40+ partners and vendors. Watch the competitions on the big screen in the Museum Plaza and be part of the festivities as we rally behind Team USA! 🇺🇸

📅 Date: July 27, 2024
⏰: 11 am – 4 pm
📍 Location: The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Register for the second annual Rocky Mountain 5k Run/Walk HERE! Register for USA Basketball’s FREE youth basketball youth clinic HERE! Register for Rush Soccer FREE youth…

Colorado Springs made it in AFAR magazine's "Cities We Love," featuring more than 20 of our amazing local businesses, re...
07/18/2024

Colorado Springs made it in AFAR magazine's "Cities We Love," featuring more than 20 of our amazing local businesses, restaurants and parks! We're so glad they love this city as much as we do. 🥰

Move over, Denver.

Celebrate Metric Brewing's 6th anniversary with an epic party this Saturday, July 20! 🥳 Enjoy a variety of beer tappings...
07/18/2024

Celebrate Metric Brewing's 6th anniversary with an epic party this Saturday, July 20! 🥳 Enjoy a variety of beer tappings, giveaways and a killer slate of food trucks. See you there!

Treat yourself to flowers at Rocky Mountain Flower Fest, hosted by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm! 💐Enjoy a ch...
07/17/2024

Treat yourself to flowers at Rocky Mountain Flower Fest, hosted by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm! 💐

Enjoy a charming music festival with local bands, while you roam the vast flower fields. Pick your own flowers or assemble your flower crown. Learn to line dance, sip a craft beer or enjoy the food trucks.

Come smell the flowers with us!

Summer Music Festival in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Americana and bluegrass music, food, craft beer and dancing at the flower fields on the Historic Venetucci Farm. A collaborative event by Gather Mountain Blooms, Rocky Mountain Highway and Venetucci Farm.

"Cough, cough... 🤒 Sorry, I can't make it to the office today — Mother Nature needs me." 🌿✨📸:  on Instagram
07/17/2024

"Cough, cough... 🤒 Sorry, I can't make it to the office today — Mother Nature needs me." 🌿✨
📸: on Instagram

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Colorado Springs, CO

Founded as a resort town in 1871, Colorado Springs is Colorado’s second largest city with a population of 414,658. Offering over 300 days of annual sunshine and more than 55 man-made and natural attractions, Colorado Springs and the surrounding region is a popular destination for families, outdoor enthusiasts and couples. The region is located in southern Colorado along the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. Find out more and order a free Official Visitor Guide at www.VisitCOS.com.