Colorado Springs Attractions

 
The city of Colorado Springs, a popular resort both in summer and in winter, lies on the eastern slope of the Front Range, here dominated by Pikes Peak (14,110ft/4,301m). In recent years it has developed into an important center of the electronics industry, not least because of the presence in the surrounding area of several highly sensitive military establishments (including an underground command center and the North American Aerospace Command).

History

Colorado Springs was founded in 1871, following the construction of the railroad, near the existing town of El Dorado City (later Colorado City and for a time capital of the state of Colorado). In the 1890s the gold rush on Cripple Creek drew large numbers of people to Colorado Springs. By 1917 it had grown so much that it was amalgamated with the neighboring little town of Colorado City. The establishment of various military installations after the Second World War gave a further boost to the town.

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Colorado Springs Surroundings

Read More Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is a natural area known for unique red sandstone rock formations.

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Late afternoon sun on jagged rocks in the Garden of the Gods.Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall at Seven Falls found at Colorado Springs.Seven Falls, Colorado Springs
Exterior of the Pioneer Museum in Colorado Springs.Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum, Colorado Springs
Images in the Gallery of Contemporary Art at the University of Colorada.Gallery of Contemporary Art, Colorado Springs
View of the famous Siamese Twins rock formations in the Garden of the Gods.Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs
A viewing platform in front of Seven Falls.Seven Falls, Colorado Springs
Balancing rock in the Garden of the Gods.Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs
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