A Colorado Springs vacation means being in a beautiful, active city with an endless amount of things to see and do.

And having Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains on your horizon while you hike trails, ride your mountain bike, or sit back at a local cafe and enjoy a latte.

Surrounded by Colorado Springs' natural beauty...

The sunshine is abundant. The air is pure. We love it.

We created this website after years of visiting Colorado Springs. 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! Now this is our backyard...

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

• Best outdoor activities

• “Must do” attractions

• Tastiest restaurants

• Our favorite cabin rental

• Nearby mountain towns

• Ideas for day trips

• And more!


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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.

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

Rustic Colorado Springs Cabin Rental This rustic Colorado Springs cabin rental is the perfect mountain getaway.

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!

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

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 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 Hiking Tips A few Colorado Springs Hiking Tips to make your hike a happy one.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

Moving to Colorado 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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