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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