Colorado Springs Once a booming mining town, Colorado Springs now leads the nation as one of the top places for technology companies to settle. Picturesque Pikes Peak, at 14,110 feet, is the city's backdrop and beckons your attention. The towering Rocky Mountains run north and south of the city, with high plains to the east giving it a vast, open feeling. Colorado's second largest city is modern yet still maintains a small town charm. An amazingly low crime rate, a healthy quality of life and a near perfect climate, boasting 300 sunny days a year, has this city busting at the seams with newcomers. Hiking, skiing and rock climbing are among the ...Colorado Springs Overview