EXPERIENCE COLORADO SPRINGS at Pikes Peak - Colorado's second-largest city. When it comes to magnificent scenery and natural beauty, Colorado Springs has it all. It's the home of America's mountain, Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's highest mountains at 14,110 feet. This "purple mountain majesty" inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful" a century ago.

Major area attractions: More than 50.
Area's number one attraction: Garden of the Gods, with 1.7 million visitors per year. Home to Pikes Peak (originally named Grand Peak by Lieutenant Zebulon Pike in 1806) one of Colorado's highest mountains at 14,110 feet.

PIKES PEAK - AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN
Over 200 years ago, accomplished western explorer Zebulon Pike first gazed upon the mountain that now bears his name. The mountain and the surrounding region have drawn interest and scores of visitors ever since. The summit can be reached by car on the scenic Pikes Peak Highway, by train on the famous Cog Railway or by foot on the ambitious Barr Trail.

ATTRACTIONS
Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak is home to more than 50 man-made and natural attractions such as Garden of the Gods, U.S. Olympic Training Center, u.S. Air Force Academy, Royal Gorge Bridge, Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Flying W Ranch, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Focus on the Family.

RECREATION
Each year, over six million visitors enjoy an endless array of outdoor activities including hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, river rafting, rock climbing, golf, tennis, horseback riding, ballooning, fishing and hunting.

LODGING & DINING
Whether you a prefer cozy bed & breakfast, rustic mountain cabin or 5-star, full-service resort, you will find a variety of accommodations to fit your budget.

CONVENIENT LOCATION
Driving in is easy: Colorado Springs is located just 60 miles south of Denver via scenic interstate 25. Flying in is even easier through the Colorado Springs Airport (www.flycos.com)

SUMMER WEATHER
Colorado Springs (6,035 feet) ensures mild summer temperatures with prevailing breezes granting over 300 days of sunshine each year. The average daytime temperature is between 70˚-85˚F, and afternoon humidity is normally less than 40%.

Territory Days Celebration May 23-25, 2009 Old Colorado City

U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation May 27, 2009 Falcon Stadium

Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo July 4, 2009 Norris-Penrose Center

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo July 8-11, 2009 Norris-Penrose Center

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb July 19, 2009 Pikes Peak Hwy

El Paso Country Fair July 18-25, 2009 Calhan

State Games of America July 30-Aug. 2, 2009 U.S. Air Force Academy

Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon August 15-16, 2009 Barr Trail

33rd Annual Colorado Balloon Classic Sept. 5-7, 2009 Memorial Park

Oktoberfest October 3-4, 2009 Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

Winter WildFest Dec. 4, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

For more information on these events & attractions please call the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau toll free at 877.PIKESPEAK or visit

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