Colorado Springs has been a popular vacation destination dating back to 1871 due to its comfortable mountain climate and many natural sites. So pleasing are these sites that visiting English professor Katharine Lee Bates composedAmerica the Beautiful after visiting the top of nearby Pikes Peak.

With more than 50 major attractions, Colorado Springs and the surrounding Pikes Peak area is filled with exciting entertainment for everyone. Feel the thrill of a whitewater rafting expedition, gaze upon the beauty of the Garden of the Gods natural rock formation, or take a railway ride to Pikes Peak, a place that Zebulon Pike declared unconquerable. There are also many indoor activities such as the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and American Cowboy Museum, and the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.

After a busy day working up a healthy appetite, you can choose from a wonderful array of spicy Mexican restaurants, Western steak houses, and divine continental dining rooms. After dinner, performing arts, cinemas, and nightclubs can be found in the downtown area.

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