Here’s our newcomer’s bucket list to explore the wealth of local trail riches, whether you’re a first-time hiker or biker, avid mountaineer or parent just wanting to get out with the kids. We love our trails in Colorado Springs. We hike them, bike them, run them, walk them and roll them. Everyone has a favorite […]
Your Guide to Education in Colorado Springs 2023
An overview of the Colorado Springs educational options, from preschool to college and everything in between. Education matters in Colorado Springs. The Springs is the nation’s 13th Most Educated City, and Colorado is the 5th Most Educated State, according to WalletHub. If there’s one word to know about education in Colorado Springs, it’s choice. Statewide, […]
10 Hot Spots for Shopping in Colorado Springs
From basic goods to retail therapy, here are the major hubs for dining, entertainment and shopping in Colorado Springs. Downtown Downtown is the heart of the city, and the epicenter of its booming local dining scene. Tejon Street is the main artery for shopping, dining and nightlife, but the scene spreads in every direction. You’ll […]
Colorado Springs at a Glance
We’re not the only ones who think Colorado Springs is an amazing place. Here are a few recent accolades, plus some interesting demographics and an inside scoop on the weather.
Insider Info on the Colorado Springs Job Market
We’ve all heard about — or participated in — the Great Resignation. Global and economic uncertainty has ruled the headlines and hit close to home for most people. So how is the job market looking in Colorado Springs? The city and local economy have continued to grow. The local unemployment rate was down to 4.1% […]
Colorado Springs Featured on Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
The popular TV travel host Samantha Brown is sharing the love with Colorado Springs. Olympic City USA will be the latest destination featured on Samantha Brown’s Places to Love. The episode, sponsored by Visit Colorado Springs, premieres nationwide Feb. 12 and will air on Rocky Mountain PBS on Saturday, Feb. 19. Places to Love is […]
Plan Your Visit to Colorado Springs on Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day
Are you thinking of moving to Colorado Springs? A visit to the Pikes Peak region can give you a chance to check things out and get acquainted with the area. And now is the perfect time to plan your trip. Tuesday, Jan. 25 is National Plan for Vacation Day, powered by the U.S. Travel Association. The […]
AdAmAn’s 100th Annual New Year’s Eve Tradition
It’s the Colorado Springs equivalent of the Times Square Ball drop. Since 1922, the intrepid hikers of the AdAmAn Club have ascended Pikes Peak to light the fuses for their bombastic New Year’s Eve tradition. This year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display commemorates the 100th anniversary of Colorado Springs’ biggest tradition. Since its beginning, the […]
Top 12 Holiday Traditions in Colorado Springs
There are so many ways to celebrate the holidays in Colorado Springs. Everyone has their favorite holiday traditions, and it’s great to make new memories and traditions with friends, family and the people you love. But when it comes down to it, some festivities are just quintessential COS, so we’ve set out to declare the […]
What Are You Into?
Connections, clubs and community abound. Here’s where to locate new friends and like-minded people in Colorado Springs. If you find yourself downtown on a Tuesday evening, you might spot an unusually large number of runners wearing green or white shirts. Follow them to Tejon Street, and you’ll see them gathered at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub […]
