Founded in 1871 near the base of the famed Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs has evolved from a pioneering frontier town into a world-renowned international community nicknamed ‘Silicon Mountain.’ Home to high-tech companies, military installations and a blend of national and local nonprofit organizations, the city – which also boasts numerous parks, trails and wide-open spaces – also provides the stage for a host of recreational activities.
Plus, with its vibrant downtown and bevy of cultural opportunities, Colorado Springs, consistently listed as one of America’s best cities to live in, is attractive to a wide variety of visitors. With nearly 300 days of sunshine annually, Colorado Springs provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, fishing and hot-air ballooning – or for the more culturally inclined, beautiful days to sip coffee at hip cafés, peruse local bookstores and shop stylish boutiques.