Colorado Springs
About 490,000 people.
Colorado Springs sits at the foot of the towering Pikes Peak mountain and is the second biggest city in the state. It is famous for red rock formations and its home to the United States Air Force Academy.
You can wander through the Garden of the Gods with its giant red rocks, meet giraffes at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo high on a hillside, and watch jets at the Air Force Academy. A cog railway climbs all the way up Pikes Peak.
Garden of the Gods
This free park is full of towering red sandstone rocks that look like they touch the sky. You can hike easy paths, watch climbers, and spot the balancing rock that seems to float.
Mountains & Adventure
Pikes Peak is one of America's most famous mountains, and you can ride a train to the top for candy-colored views. The city is a gateway to hiking, biking, and snowy fun.