Colorado Springs, Colorado is a college town with an active economy and many outdoor recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado State University-Pueblo, and the University of the Rockies. Listed in Outside Magazine’s 2009 list of America’s Best Cities, Colorado is a gem at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
Colorado Springs apartments are convenient to employment opportunities with locally-based companies Boeing, General Dynamics, Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, among others. The economy of the city is also boosted by the presence of the United States Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, and Peterson Air Force Base. A thriving tourism industry also contributes to the strong local economy.
The city of Colorado Springs is famous for its trails and parks that showcase rock formations and other unique geological features including Seven Falls, the Cave of the Winds, Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Park.
Cultural and historical attractions near Colorado Springs include the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, and Peterson Air and Space Museum. Come to enjoy the outdoors, economy, and culture of beautiful Colorado Springs.