Moving to Colorado Springs? You’ve probably already spent hours researching the best neighborhoods, the closest grocery stores, and which schools score highest. You’ve compared commute times and checked out Next Door. You know where Cheyenne Mountain State Park is and you’ve bookmarked three breweries on Tejon Street. But here’s the thing most people moving to […]
Lifestyle
What Is the Cost of Living in Colorado Springs?
Take a look at the dollars and cents of life in the Pikes Peak region with the latest cost of living data.
What is the cost of living in Colorado Springs? How much will I need to budget each month for housing, utilities, transportation and food? Colorado Springs has seen a rise in its overall cost of living during the past few years along with the rest of the country. The city saw groceries and other basic […]
Find Where You Belong at These Clubs and Organizations in Colorado Springs
It’s easy to get connected and find belonging in Colorado Springs. Whether they’re about business, the outdoors, arts, games, food or more, these groups can help you find the community that makes you feel at home.
It’s easy to get connected and find belonging in Colorado Springs. Whether they’re about business, the outdoors, arts, games, food or more, these groups can help you find the community that makes you feel at home.
Diversity Is on Tap at Atrevida Beer Company
For Jess and Rich Fierro, owners of Colorado’s first Latina-owned brewery, the message is much bigger than the beer.
For Jess and Rich Fierro, owners of Colorado’s first Latina-owned brewery, the message is much bigger than the beer.
The Spots to Shop in Colorado Springs
From basic goods to retail therapy, here are the major hubs for shopping, dining and entertainment.
From basic goods to retail therapy, here are the major hubs for shopping, dining and entertainment.
14 of the Springs’ Best Restaurants
The Springs dining scene is booming. Here’s a sample from our list of Best Restaurants. by Kristian DePue, Warren Epstein, Jason Fleming, Steven Hayward, Dionne Passacantando, Samantha Wood The Springs’ dining scene has experienced a renaissance over the last few years. New restaurants, along with craft breweries and distilleries, are opening all the time. Downtown […]
Your Move-In Checklist
Here are the first six things you may need to do when you’re new to town—and all the logistical contacts.
1. Connect Your Utilities For electric, natural gas, water and wastewater in Colorado Springs: Colorado Springs Utilities. The City owns and operates its utilities, with elected City Council serving as the Utilities Board, answering to its citizen owners. You can start new service online or by phone. 719-448-4800 or 888-278-6847 csu.org For electric in Black […]
Where to Find the Arts
Start here for arts, entertainment and culture.
Broadmoor World Arena and Pikes Peak Center The area’s largest indoor arena and concert hall host a bit of everything: national concerts, comedy, sports, Broadway tours and more. broadmoorworldarena.com; pikespeakcenter.com Colorado Springs Conservatory The Conservatory offers students immersion studies in the performing arts and hosts community performances. coloradospringsconservatory.org Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado […]
A Place for All: Getting Connected in Colorado Springs
It’s easy to get connected and find belonging in Colorado Springs. Whether they’re about business, the outdoors, arts, games, food or more, these groups can help you find the community that makes you feel at home.
Returning to your hometown can be tricky for just about anyone. When you’re a gay man returning with your partner to a hometown that hasn’t had the most LGBTQ+ friendly reputation, that homecoming could be fraught with challenge. Josh Franklin left Colorado Springs for Broadway in the ‘90s, where he met his spouse, John Wolfe. […]
How to Live Like a Local: Favorite Events in Colorado Springs
Want to live like an insider? Fill your calendar with these unique festivals, events and long-running traditions. It’s hard to get bored in Colorado Springs.
The Great Fruitcake Toss Manitou Springs, Jan. 31 What do you do with a leftover holiday fruitcake? Throw it, launch it and celebrate it. manitousprings.org Winter Polo Classic Norris Penrose Event Center, Feb. 21 Dress the part, and enjoy the sport of kings, featuring some of the best players in the country. winterpoloclassic.org Wine Festival […]
