Colorado Springs, founded in 1871, is home to over 600,000 people in the metropolitan area. Residents enjoy nearly 300 days of sunshine a year in this mild, arid-desert climate. This comfortable weather and wide variety of activities and attractions brings many tourist to Colorado Springs from all over the World. Some of the most famous attractions include the Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods Park, Pikes Peak, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Plus, the open space and fresh air brings many people outside enjoying the natural beauty of the State. Many tourist come to see the sites and start falling in love with the area, along with the moderate cost of living, and access to big city amenities with a small city feel, and excellent quality of life.
There is something for everyone in the Colorado Springs area. If you're looking for a smaller community, consider one of the cities on the edge of Colorado Springs, such as Woodland Park, Security-Widefleld, Falcon, Peyton, Black Forest, or the Tri-Lakes area. These communities still provide easy access to both Colorado Springs and Denver, the State Capital.
