Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs is a middle-sized city, located just east of the geographic center of the state of Colorado in the United States. It has a population of 360,890 (according to the 2000 census) and is the second largest city in Colorado. At elevation 6,035 feet, it is situated near the base of one of the most famous American peaks, Pikes Peak, on the east side of the Rocky Mountains. The capital of Colorado, Denver, is 68 miles to the north. The city is the county seat of El Paso County{{GR|1}}.

Tourism

In addition to Pikes Peak, there are many other tourist attractions in the area, including:

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• American Numismatic Association
• Cave of the Winds
• Flying W Ranch
• Focus on the Family visitor center and tours of facilities
• Garden of the Gods, a collection of large red sandstone formations
• Glen Eyrie, home to William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs, now owned by The Navigators - tours available
• Manitou Cliff Dwellings
• Old Colorado City district
• Pioneer's Museum
• ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy
• United States Air Force Academy
• United States Olympic Training Center

According to the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau, the area attracts some six million visitors yearly.

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Colorado Springs is served by the Colorado Springs Airport.

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