Colorado Springs, Colorado, located in El Paso County, is a vibrant, growing community of 500,000 residents. At an elevation of 6,035 feet, Colorado Springs is just east of beautiful Pikes Peak - a scenic view enjoyed by most of the populace. The city is a hub of high-tech growth for companies, including Intel, Raytheon, MCI and many others. Situated on the front range of the Rockies, Colorado Springs is within easy reach of cities such as Denver and Santa Fe.

Because the Rocky Mountains are close in proximity to Colorado Springs, outdoor activities are abundant and diversified. Ski resorts such as Aspen, Vail and Breckenridge are also nearby. In addition, Colorado Springs is home to some of the best weather anywhere, with low humidity and an average 300 days of sunshine each year. Winter brings skiing, snowmobiling and sledding while summer recreation includes hiking and biking in the rugged beauty of the mountains. Golfing, fishing, rafting, horseback riding, goldmine tours and camping are often also enjoyed by the residents of Colorado Springs.

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Life in Colorado Springs Link -A pictoral magazine of life in the Pikes Peak Region Welcome To Colorado Springs Link - An Overview of Colorado Springs and vicinity Colorado Springs Weather Link to current and forecasted weather for Colorado Springs and vicinity Colorado Taxes This link to the Colorado Department of Revenue will provide a detailed explanation of Colorado Taxes City of Colorado Springs This Colorado Springs site provides all citizens greater access to municipal government, utilities and other public services and information El Paso County Government Links to current County information for El Paso County Colorado State Government Links to current State information for Colorado Colorado Springs Chamber has a guide with helpful area links Manitou Springs Chamber has a guide with helpful area links Woodland Park Chamber has a guide with helpful area links The Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation The Colorado Springs Business Journal is a weekly on-line newszine offering the top business stories around the Colorado Springs area The Gazette is a daily on-line newszine with lots of helpful Colorado Springs information Shopping Malls Citadel Mall is on the east side of Colorado Springs near Platte and Academy Chapel Hills Mall is on the north side of town near I-25 and Academy Old Colorado City Merchants Various Accommodations Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts, Vacation Cabins, Short & Long-term leases Colorado Springs World Arena The Country Club of Colorado Colorado Springs Golf Clubs Colorado Skiing Information Rocky Mountain National Park Surf The Springs is a business and entertainment guide of the Colorado Springs area State of Colorado Information Links Links to Colorado Information Map With MapQuest, zooming in on a specific address in the Colorado Springs area is easy

Pikes Peak Country Attractions. The United States Air Force Academy is Colorado's most frequently visited man-made attraction and has a self-guided driving tour near Colorado Springs you won't want to miss U. S. Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs Sky Sox Pikes Peak-America's Mountain Pikes Peak Cog Railway Royal Gorge Bridge Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Seven Falls Colorado Springs Fine ArtsCenter Cave of the Winds Historic Manitou Springs Manitou Cliff Dwellings Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Museum North Pole/Santa's Workshop Garden of the Gods Visitor Center Garden of the Gods Trading Post Flying W Ranch Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Buckskin Joe Frontier Town Western Museum of Mining & Industry Ghost Town Museum May Natural History Museum Van Briggle Pottery Colorado White Water Rafting Echo River Canyon Expeditions Academy Riding Stables offers horseback riding in the Garden of the Gods Colorado Vacations Colorado Vacation Guide Fun things to do in Colorado Colorado Adventures Colorado Adventure Guide Enjoy the outdoors in Colorado Colorado Vacation Planning Colorado Activity CentersColorado Activity Centers provides information on Colorado tourism, summer and winter activities, destinations, resorts, dining, lodging, calendar of events, camping, golf, maps and more. The Colorado Guide Link to travel and recreation in Colorado, another helpful site