A Colorado Springs vacation means you'll be in a beautiful, active city with an endless amount of things to do.

It's the perfect destination for a romantic getaway, family vacation, or weekend escape.

You've got Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains on your horizon...Garden of the Gods on the edge of town...restaurants and shops to enjoy...

The sunshine is abundant. The air is pure. You are always surrounded by natural beauty here. We love it.

We created this website after years of taking Colorado Springs vacations. We’ve stayed in the hotels and cabins we write about. We’ve visited the attractions, eaten at the restaurants, and hiked the trails.

We loved it so much, we moved here.

From all our travels (and now that we’re residents) we’ve developed a list of “favorites” which we'll be writing about in this website…

• “Must do” Attractions • Top Picks for Lodging • Tastiest Restaurants • Favorite Outdoor Activities • Our favorite Cabin Rental • Romantic Getaways • Weekend Escapes

If you're looking to see Colorado, "the Springs" is a great place to start. It's located smack-dab in the center of the state, making day trips a piece of cake.

And, because Colorado Springs is nestled right up against the Front Range mountains, you don't need to drive an hour to get into the Rockies--they're right on the edge of town.

If you prefer staying inside, there are also plenty of places to go shopping, like Old Colorado City, and Downtown. As well as museums, restaurants and coffee shops.

We hope you find what you're looking for!

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Colorado Springs, Colorado If you’re planning a vacation, it’s good to know the lay of the land. Here is an overview of the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

MountainTowns near Colorado Springs When visiting Colorado Springs, make sure to stop through the nearby mountain towns. Each one has much to offer by way of their quiet, woodsy locations along Hwy 24.

Colorado Springs Lodging Our best picks for Colorado Springs lodging: Resort, B&B, Hotel, and Cabin Rental.

Colorado Springs Hotels Looking for Colorado Springs Hotels? Here are some top-rated hotels in Colorado Springs that are sure to give you a positive travel experience.

Cabins in Colorado Springs Cabins in Colorado Springs are a great way to experience the great outdoors while you’re visiting the Pikes Peak area. Mountain views, babbling creeks, pine trees. Gotta have a cabin.

Romantic Getaway Colorado A Romantic getaway Colorado style means mountain views, waterfalls, forest hikes, beautiful weather, and exciting outdoor activity.

Colorado Springs Guide to Attractions A Colorado Springs guide to the best attractions in the area.

Pikes Peak Pikes Peak dominates the horizon of Colorado Springs. Standing tall at 14,110 feet, it is the most visited mountain in North America.

Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods is a beautiful park in Colorado Springs that features towering, sandstone rock formations, and Pikes Peak in its background. Best of all, it's free!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is truly unique-- it's the only mountain zoo in the USA!

Cave of the Winds Cave of the Winds near Colorado Springs is a geology adventure tour that has you spelunking through one of “America’s Greatest Show Caves.”

Seven Falls Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is a 181-foot waterfall cascading down a massive wall of granite in beautiful South Cheyenne Canyon.

Things to do in Colorado Springs There are many fun things to do in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.

Colorado Weekend Getaways Colorado weekend getaways are a great way to experience some Rocky Mountain fun and relaxation. Here are some ideas for excellent Colorado weekend getaways.

COLORADO OUTDOORS: Colorado Springs Colorado outdoors provides some of the best activities on the planet, and Colorado Springs is no exception. From hiking to hot air balloons, our Outdoors page will get you outside.

Colorado Skiing Colorado skiing is the best skiing on the planet, giving you fresh powder, beautiful mountains, and bluebird skies.

Snowshoeing in Colorado Snowshoeing in Colorado is an inexpensive, fun, healthy way to get outside and see this beautiful state. Check out our tips and trail reviews.

Colorado Springs Hiking Trails Photos and reviews of the best Colorado Springs hiking trails.

Colorado Springs Mountain Biking From trail reviews to mountain descent tours to bike shops, our Colorado Springs Mountain Biking page will get you out on the trails and riding in no time.

Colorado Springs Golf Courses | Golfing in Colorado Springs | Colorado Golf | Colorado Springs Golf Courses Colorado Springs golf courses are some of the most beautiful in the world. Here is a list of top golf courses in the Springs people can’t stay away from.

Colorado State Parks - near Colorado Springs Colorado State Parks near Colorado Springs include Cheyenne Mountain, Mueller, and Eleven Mile. All offer their own unique Colorado outdoor experience, with camping, hiking, fishing and even sailing.

Colorado National Parks Colorado National Parks are the best way to experience the unbelievable natural beauty Colorado has to offer. From sand dunes to rushing rivers to mountaintops, these parks will make you say WOW.

Restaurants in Colorado Springs A list of our favorite restaurants in Colorado Springs - from Creekside Dining to Greek to Chinese, these Colorado Springs restaurants are great choices.

Colorado Springs Nightclubs Colorado Springs nightclubs are a great way to dance the night away, see a stand-up comic, or just relax with your friends. Here are some nightclubs Colorado Springs has to offer.

Colorado Springs Coffee Houses & Cafes Colorado Springs coffee houses are a great way to relax and take in some delicious java. Here is a list of our favorites coffee shops—the ones with a special, local flavor.

Shopping in Colorado Springs Shopping in Colorado Springs offers everything from locally-owned boutiques and art galleries, to all-inclusive retail malls.

Colorado Springs Weather Colorado Springs weather is sunny, dry, and mild--another excellent reason to take a vacation here.

Colorado Springs Travel Guide A portable Colorado Springs Travel Guide is helpful when you're out and about in the Pikes Peak region. Here's a list of our favorite guide books covering Colorado Springs and beyond.

Pikes Peak Library District Pikes Peak Library District is one of the top library districts in the country, and an amazing resource for your Colorado Springs travel needs.

Colorado Springs Airport A guide to the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and nearby Denver International Airport (DIA)

Colorado Springs Car Rentals If you're coming to Colorado Springs for vacation, you'll need a car to explore the city and the mountains. Here's a look at Colorado Springs car rentals.

Colorado Springs Map A Colorado Springs map is the best way to find your way around town. Try our interactive map of Colorado Springs to get to where you're going.

Moving to Colorado - Moving Tips Moving to Colorado can be exhilirating and stressful. Here are some tips to help you get through your move and acclimate.

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