COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO USA
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.

West

For charming window-shopping stroll along Colorado Avenue where historic buildings have become beautifully decorated contemporary shops. Art galleries are plentiful, many of which are Southwest and Indian themed and pay tribute to the area's cultural heritage. Break from shopping to dine at Meadow Muffins. Finish with a free tour of the nationally-acclaimed Van Briggle Art Pottery, whose work appears in some of the world's finest art galleries.

Manitou Springs

Serving as the gateway to such popular attractions as the Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds and the majestic Pikes Peak, everyone eventually passes through Manitou Springs. Stroll through dozens of quaint shops like the Antique Emporium. Stop for a healthful lunch... more

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11 reviews of Colorado Springs, CO
A great jumping off point for a Western Vacation
Submitted by:an AOL User
September 18, 2009
Flying into Colorado Springs is a great experience. Everyone is friendly, the climate is mild and it's easy to find your way around. Be sure to visit the Olympic Training Center, then head just outside of town and go to Manitpu Springs, the magical Garden of the Gods Park,and Seven Falls then head west on 24 to Lake George and the Tarryall River Ranch for the best vacattion of your life. A Dude Ranch doesn't begin to describe what a great place this is. Family owned and run they have 67 horses f... More
Flying into Colorado Springs is a great experience. Everyone is friendly, the climate is mild and it's easy to find your way around. Be sure to visit the Olympic Training Center, then head just outside of town and go to Manitpu Springs, the magical Garden of the Gods Park,and Seven Falls then head west on 24 to Lake George and the Tarryall River Ranch for the best vacattion of your life. A Dude Ranch doesn't begin to describe what a great place this is. Family owned and run they have 67 horses for you to chose to ride into the most beautiful mountains you can imagine. Eat a breakfast cooked over an open fire in the mountains, ride a great horse to a box canyon or a quartz mine and enjoy the spectacular views, go whitewater rafting, enjoy a hayride in a wagon pulled by two beautiful Belgian horses, Blanche and Bonnie, flyfish in the Platte oor Tarryall River, enjoy trap shooting with the mountains as a backdrop and enjoy the best homecooked meals west of the Mississippi or relax in the pool and hot tub after a game of horse shoes or volleyball. This was the best vacation of my life. Go to www.Tarryallriverranch.com and see what you have been missing.
Date of Trip to : September,2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1,001-$2,000
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Submitted by:JDgentl
July 26, 2008
Go to The BEE (Genuine British sing-along Pub)!!! See Will Rogers Memorial! Spend time at the magical Garden of the Gods!! See deer roam loose on the USAF Academy grounds. Visit 7 Falls! And discover one of the FRIENDLIEST communities ever! A family MUST!! ... More
Go to The BEE (Genuine British sing-along Pub)!!! See Will Rogers Memorial! Spend time at the magical Garden of the Gods!! See deer roam loose on the USAF Academy grounds. Visit 7 Falls! And discover one of the FRIENDLIEST communities ever! A family MUST!!
Date of Trip to : August2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $500-$1000
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Beautiful Colorful Colorado
Submitted by:RJMEBP
July 9, 2008
100% Excellent Not enough words to say that Colorado is perfect and Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... More
100% Excellent Not enough words to say that Colorado is perfect and Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date of Trip to : August2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
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