Colorado Springs
About Colorado Springs
So many of Colorado's cities and towns were built to accommodate the booming mining industry that began in the mid 19th century. Colorado Springs is no exception. The gold rush that happened here inspired the saying "Pike's Peak or Bust" and the town began to grow to support the mines on Pikes Peak and the surrounding mountains. Today, you can tour a gold mine while descending to 1,000 feet. The railroad that existed in the 1800s to transport ore and miners in and out of the mountains still exists today, offering trips to nearby Cripple Creek and into the Royal Gorge. Colorado Springs offers so many things for visitors to see and do that it's hard to name them all. Of course there is Pike's Peak, the most famous mountain in America, where you can take in the scenery, hike, and even pan for gold. In a canyon just outside of Colorado Springs you'll find the famous Cave of the Winds. There are actually three different systems of caverns involved, all of which are part of the amazing tour. Near the Cave of the Winds is the Garden of the Gods. The Garden of the Gods is a registered National Natural Landmark, and it's no wonder. This "garden" consists of dozens of beautiful sandstone formations of rock, some as high as 300 feet. The nearby city of Manitou Springs is home to the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. Seven hundred years ago this "town" was carved out of the side of a mountain and was home to the ancient Anasazi people. Colorado Springs is also the location of the United States Air Force Academy and the U.S. Olympic training center.
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Events in Colorado Springs
Find Your Treasure Flea Market
at El Paso County Fairgrounds
Need Stuff? Need to get rid of stuff? We're counting down to the Find Your Treasure Flea Market at the El Paso County Fairgrounds on May 21st. Come pick up Treasure or pass on Treasure... or maybe a bit of both!

Rocky Mountain Women's Film: PATRIMONIO
at Ivywild School Gym
Part of the Legacy events honoring Lisa Jackson, join us for a screening of PATRIMONIO followed by Q&A with the filmmaker.
13th Annual MeadowGrass Music Festival
at La Foret Conference & Retreat Center
3 days of live music! Family friendly, Beer Festival, Camping, Yoga, and Workshops. Kids 12 & under are free with a paid adult.

Celtic Woman
at Pikes Peak Center
Get ready to see Celtic Woman in Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak Center. Secure your tickets now to Celtic Woman before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Memorial Day Run & March, hosted by Colorado Veterans Project
at UCHealth Park
Colorado Veterans Project is set to host the eighth annual Memorial Day Run & March!

070 Shake
at Black Sheep
Get ready to see 070 Shake in Colorado Springs at Black Sheep. Secure your tickets now to 070 Shake before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
at Pikes Peak Center
Get ready to see Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons in Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak Center. Secure your tickets now to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Kite Festival
at Falcon Regional Park
Join us at the Kite and Wind Festival, a free public event for everyone!
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