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The Springs

The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 49th most populous city in the United States. Colorado Springs is located 63 miles South of Denver. Colorado Springs is home of many notable universities: Colorado College, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, United States Air Force Academy, and Pikes Peak Community College.

Today, Colorado Springs has many features of a modern urban area, such as parks, bike trails, urban open-area spaces, business and commerce, theatres and other entertainment. It was first established as a posh resort community and the tourist industry has remained strong and offers many activities and attractions. In July 2006, Money magazine ranked Colorado Springs the best place to live in the big city category, which includes cities with 300,000 or more people.

Colorado Springs is also home to a large number of military installations and important national defense agencies. It is also home to the United States Air Force Academy.

Much of Colorado Springs tourism comes from the area it was built around, most famously Pikes Peak. The city is host to numerous trails and parks due to its close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, making the city a popular destination for its scenery. With the mountains as close as they are the Springs has also gained notority for its rock formations and other geological features, such as the Hot Springs Pool; the Largest all year round outdoor pool in the world.

More Helpful Colorado Springs websites:

Colorado Springs Entertainment
City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Gazette
Pikes Peak Camera
Colorado Springs Independant
Colorado Springs School District
Colorado Springs Balloon Classic

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Sin City

Las Vegas, NV is an internationally known vacation, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. The name Las Vegas is often applied to the unincorporated areas of Clark County that surround the city, especially the resort areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip. This 4 1/2 mi stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard is mostly outside the Las Vegas city limits, in the unincorporated town of Paradise. The center of gambling in the United States, Las Vegas is marketed as The Entertainment Capital of the World, also commonly known as Sin City or Vice City, due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages at any time, and various forms and degrees of adult entertainment. The city's glamorous image has made it a popular setting for films and television programs.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is located in Paradise. The University of Nevada Medical School has a campus near downtown Las Vegas. Several national colleges, including the University of Phoenix, have campuses in the Las Vegas area. Nevada State College and Touro University Nevada are both located in nearby Henderson. The Community College of Southern Nevada has campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson.

The major attractions in Vegas are the casinos. The most famous casinos line Las Vegas Boulevard South, also known as the Las Vegas Strip. There are many casinos in the city's downtown area as well, which was the original focal point of the city's gaming industry in its early days. Several large casinos are also located in the county around the city.

More Sinful sites:
Vegas Hotels and Shows
City of Las Vegas
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
Las Vegas Review Journal
Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Monorail
Las Vegas Weekly
Las Vegas Leisure Guide-Happenings

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Vail Valley

Vail, Colorado is a town in Eagle County, Colorado, USA. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 4,859. The town was established in 1966 at the base of Vail Ski Resort, which opened in 1962. The town is famous for its skiing and other winter sports in addition to being a year round destination for outdoor activities.

Vail is modeled after European ski towns, many of which are car-free, and the town is partially car-free. Vail hosts the largest zero-fare shuttle bus system in the USA and has one Hybrid electric bus.

Vail's school districts offer both public and private options. Higher education is offered through the Vail Eagle Valley campus of Colorado Mountain College.

More notable Vail attractions:
Official Vail Website
Vail Daily
Vail on Sale- last minute lodging
Lions Square Lodge
Vail snow guide
Colorado Ski Museum
Vail Film Festival