It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here are seven must-see sites in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Just north of Colorado Springs lies the United States Air Force Academy. Each year, thousands of cadets enter the academy to study and train. Cadets can take part in soaring, parachuting and powered flight and, come graduation, the Thunderbirds take to the skies in a dazzling display of skill. © Patricia North | Dreamstime.com
Spanning more than 1,300 acres, Garden of the Gods features outstanding geological formations, including Three Graces, Steamboat Rock and Balanced Rock. The park is also a great spot for hiking, road and mountain biking, and horseback riding. Be sure to visit the visitor and nature center, as well, detailing its ecological history and the Native Americans who once visited the region. © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com
Ideal for fishing, picnicking and hiking, Prospect Lake offers visitors an escape into nature. The lake also sees massive hot-air balloons drift over during the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, an annual event held since 1977. © Mikebtin | Dreamstime.com
Look out for these unique sculptures reminiscent of the classic children’s tale, Humpty Dumpty, along the outwater walls of a bank and other buildings. There are four total, each with different expressions and donning different outfits. The first sculpture appeared in 2002 and was liked so much, artist Kimber Fiebiger created three more. © Lisa Mckown | Dreamstime.com
A short drive away, The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway climbs one of the most iconic mountains in the country. First opened in 1890, this railway climbs nearly 9 miles to an elevation of 14,115 feet. After extensive renovations, the line reopened in 2021 and features a visitor’s center. © Fotoeye75 | Dreamstime.com
Whether you’re simply hiking or sleeping within Pike National Forest, this scenic forest has something for every traveler to enjoy. The forest offers campgrounds like Red Rock, as well as trails to vistas like Devil’s Head Lookout. © Fotoeye75 | Dreamstime.com
Reopening July 13, Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum features fine arts, artifacts and archival collections documenting the Pikes Peak region. Artifacts include items from Arapaho, Cheyenne and Ute cultures, as well as possessions from poet Helen Hunt Jackson. Admission is free. © Chon Kit Leong | Dreamstime.com
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