Colorado Springs Holidays

Colorado Springs at a Glance

After the city of Denver in the north, Colorado Springs is the second largest city in the sate of Colorado. Located on the north-eastern tip of the state of Colorado, Colorado Springs enjoys breathtaking views across a beautiful, mountainous landscape.

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• Museums: Colorado Springs is a fascinating city that boasts more than its fair share of interesting museums.
• Families: from family-friendly restaurants and cafés in the city centre, to children’s attractions such as the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Colorado Springs is a great place to come with all the family.
• Nature: you’re never far from the great outdoors, on a trip to Colorado Springs.

Attractions on a Colorado Spring Holiday

A great place to start on your Colorado Springs holiday would be with a visit to the Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau. Here you’ll be able to get information about the many attractions in the area, which include a number of interesting museums and galleries.

• The May Natural History Museum is a popular attraction, boasting a rather eclectic mix of exhibits – including some important works of art, as well as a large collection of tropical beetles, and other insects.
• You will also be able to explore the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, as well as the Ghost Town Museum – the latter is a fascinating exhibit; a classic 1800s gold rush settlement frozen in time!
• If you’re looking for a suitable day out for all the family, then try the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. This small zoo enjoys some terrific mountain views, and features a wide variety of species.

Nearby Places of Interest

Located as it is in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers some superb opportunities for anybody hoping to get out and about for an excursion.

• Pikes Peak is one of the more popular destinations in the area, located around 10 miles outside of Colorado Springs, in the direction of Cimarron. This is perhaps the most famous of all of the mountains of Colorado, and dominates the entire skyline west of the city. This mountainside covered with wild flowers and songbirds is a popular attraction with walkers, sightseers and nature lovers alike. You can even try your hand at exciting sports such as horse riding and white water rafting in the surrounding mountains.
• Alternatively, you could take a day trip to the exciting city of Denver – just 80 miles north of Colorado Springs, Denver boasts a great range of shops, bars, restaurants and other entertainments.

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