| If you are looking for a great and wonderful vacation | | | | Garden of the Gods - is one of the most prominent |
| with your family or with your dear ones, then Colorado | | | | and most sought after tourist destinations known for |
| Springs will be a better option. This location offers a | | | | its unique red sandstone structures and numerous |
| range of natural landscapes along with several | | | | plants and animals. One can explore the entire area by |
| mountainous attractions. The city is one of the most | | | | taking an exciting horseback riding along with mountain |
| populated cities of the county. It enjoys the status of | | | | biking. |
| being the county seat of El Paso County, United | | | | Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - is famous for being the only |
| States. This marvelous city is situated on Fountain | | | | mountain zoo. This place is an ideal shelter for more |
| Creek and is just 61 miles from the Colorado State | | | | than five hundred animals along with fifty endangered |
| Capital in Denver. | | | | species. This is the best place to enjoy the most |
| The city is around 482 square kilometer which makes | | | | spectacular views of the city. Beside these marvelous |
| it one of the largest cities of Colorado. This magnificent | | | | creatures, the zoo also offers some face painting with |
| city was established in the year 1871 by General | | | | amazing carousel ride and tot train. If you are visiting |
| William Jackson Palmer, a Civil War veteran. He came | | | | the area in summer, you would find guided tram tours |
| to know about this excellent place while his railroad | | | | which will certainly amuse you. |
| travel and he thought about establishing a resort | | | | Most of the Colorado Springs hotels are varied from |
| community around this place. | | | | budget to luxury hotels which are situated around the |
| The place was subsequently developed with the | | | | city center. They are also catered around the |
| discovery of gold in Cripple Creek in the year 1890. | | | | suburban areas such as Manitou Springs area along |
| This place was developed as a major tourist | | | | with Old Colorado City District. |
| destination with the help of millionaire businessmen | | | | If you are interested in having budget accommodation, |
| such as Windfield Scott Stratton, Charles Tutt and | | | | these are available around Nevada Avenue and also |
| Spencer Penrose. A major portion of land was sold to | | | | around the Aeroplaza Drive areas of the city. The |
| military during World War II for establishing a military | | | | hotels such as Howard Johnson Express, Days Inn are |
| base in the area. Further with the establishment of U. | | | | better for the tourists looking for cheap |
| S. Air Force Academy and several other military | | | | accommodations. Best Western Executive Inn and |
| academis, the area was developed as a major air | | | | Suites are meant for providing excellent |
| force base. | | | | accommodation just by paying some extra money. |
| The economy of the city is mostly dependent on | | | | Luxury hotels such as the Garden of the Gods Club |
| tourism although high-technology and manufacturing | | | | Hotel Spa Resorts, Colorado Springs Marriott etc are |
| industries also play a very vital role. Colorado Springs is | | | | situated right amidst the excellent settings of Rocky |
| the location packed with a range of world class tourist | | | | Mountains and in close proximity to Cheyenne Lake. |
| attractions. These attractions include the Garden of | | | | These hotels are situated in the backdrop of the |
| the Gods, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, The Air Force | | | | mountain offering exotic views which will certainly |
| Academy, Pikes Peak Cog Railway and many more. | | | | make your trip a memorable one. |