Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a city of 487,887 people in El Paso County, Colorado, founded in 1871.
Why visit Colorado Springs
Townapedia lists 83 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 269 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Picture Show, Cinemark, Alamo Hotel and Barker House.
Weather in Colorado Springs
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About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02% increase since 2010. Colorado Springs is the second-most populous city and most extensive city by area in the state of Colorado, and the 40th-most-populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area, which had 755,105 residents in 2020, and the second-most prominent city of the Front Range Urban Corridor.
From the Wikipedia article Colorado Springs, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
2475 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs
Cave of the Winds
Monument and historic site · 8.7 mi
Cave in United States of America
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks83
Alamo Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Hotel building in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Barker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Historic building in Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States
Bemis Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Dormitory of Colorado College
Black Forest School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.6 mi
Place in Colorado listed on National Register of Historic Places
Boulder Crescent Place Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Human settlement in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America
Briarhurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.7 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
Burgess House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in El Paso County, Colorado
Carlton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Historic house at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Chadbourn Spanish Gospel Mission
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic church in Colorado, United States
City Hall of Old Colorado City
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Rathaus in Colorado, United States of America
Cliff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Hotel in Manitou Springs, United States
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Colorado Springs City Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Multi-purpose hall in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
71 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Wagner Park
Park · 2.3 mi
3637 East Bijou Street, Colorado Springs
Nov-Apr 05:00-21:00; May-Oct 05:00-22:00
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course
Golf course · 2.5 mi
1850 Tuskegee Pl, Colorado Springs
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes269
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.3 mi
3005 New Center Point, Colorado Springs
Su-We 11:00-24:00, Th 11:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Porkbutt BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue
Family-owned, dedicated gluten-free BBQ restaurant in Colorado Springs
2220 Academy Place, Colorado Springs
We-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
3708 Galley Road, Colorado Springs
Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Arelita Authentic Cuban Food
Restaurant · Caribbean · 2.5 mi
2306 East Platte Avenue
Mo, We-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.7 mi
5697 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs
Mo-Su 10:00-24:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.5 mi
3235 Cinema Point, Colorado Springs
Su-Th 11:00-21:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
DoubleDave's Pizzaworks
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
4132 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Erickberto's
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
5660 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs
Su-Mo 06:00-22:00, Th-Sa 06:00-23:59
Fargo's Pizza
Restaurant · Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich · 2.0 mi
2910 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00
Fat Shack
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Fast Food, Fried Food · 2.7 mi
3735 Bloomington Street, Colorado Springs
Su-Th 11:00-01:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00
257 more on the map.
History
The Ute, Arapaho and Cheyenne mountain peoples were the first recorded inhabiting the area which would become Colorado Springs. Part of the territory included in the United States' 1803 Louisiana Purchase, the current city area was designated part of the 1854 Kansas Territory. In 1859, after the first local settlement was established, it became part of the Jefferson Territory on October 24 and of El Paso County on November 28. Colorado City at the Front Range confluence of Fountain and Camp creeks was "formally organized on August 13, 1859" during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The Colorado City, Kansas Territory, post office operated from March 24, 1860, until it closed as the Colorado City, Colorado, post office on June 30, 1917. Colorado City served as the capital of the Colorado Territory from November 5, 1861, until August 14, 1862, when the capital was moved to Golden.
From the History section of Colorado Springs, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Residence Inn Colorado Springs First & Main
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
6020 South Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs
Cortina residence hall
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
1750 East Boulder Street, Colorado Springs
Innsbruck residence hall
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
1750 East Boulder Street, Colorado Springs
Oslo residence hall
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
1750 East Boulder Street, Colorado Springs
Churches and places of worship47
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 2.5 mi
2215 Paseo Road, Colorado Springs
Divine Redeemer Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.5 mi
926 Farragut Avenue, Colorado Springs
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
4925 North Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.6 mi
2715 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs
Shopping57
Gas and EV charging36
North Murray Gas
Gas station · 1.6 mi
943 North Murray Boulevard, Colorado Springs
Schools, colleges and libraries90
Healthcare36
Map of Colorado Springs
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Paso County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-07-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Cimarron Hills 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Security-Widefield 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Fort Carson 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Fountain 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Black Forest 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Monument 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Castle Rock 36 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Pueblo West 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Cañon City 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Pueblo 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CC COSPRINGS, The original uploader was Postoak at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.0
- Colorado Springs, United States (Unsplash gnuZ 8pixCE), Spring Fed Images spring_fed_images, CC0
- New McDonald's Restaurant on N Circle Dr in Colorado Springs, CO, NissanFanatic245, Public domain
- Race and ethnicity 2010- Colorado Springs (5560451638), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Statue at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church in Colorado Springs Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Divine Redeemer Catholic Church in Colorado Springs Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Colorado Springs Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses off Austin Bluffs, Colorado Springs - panoramio, Phillip Stewart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado LCCN2015633979, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church in Colorado Springs Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statue at Saint Andrew Kim Catholic Church in Colorado Springs Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockheed Martin Office, Colorado Springs (54557169938), Lumen Wilde, CC BY 2.0
- D&RG Locomotive Steam Engine No. 168, JAKeeran, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmer Hall, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glen Eyrie castle in, David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0
- Montgomery Hall Colorado College, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Briarhurst Manor, ERoss99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gwynne-Love House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Black Forest School, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- Ticknor Hall, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorado Springs City Auditorium, Denverjeffrey, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeGraff Building, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chadbourn Spanish Gospel Mission, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bemis Hall, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Will Rogers Shrine 2006-08-05, Matt Wright, CC BY-SA 2.5
- McAllister House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plaza Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colorado), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Hall of Colorado City, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crystal Valley Cemetery, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hagerman Mansion, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- S.A. Wilson School, HikingUniversity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ida M. Rice House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manitou Ave 700 block, Smallbones, Public domain
- Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Giddings Building, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Miramont (Manitou Springs, Colorado), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorado Springs' Oldest Pioneer Cabin, Leonard L. Myers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Congregational Church (Manitou Springs, Colorado), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maytag Aircraft Building, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Wolfe house, Old Time Music Fan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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