Visit Colorado Springs Blog

Posted: November 1, 2024

Essential Guide to the Festival of Lights Parade

Celebrate winter magic as illuminated floats glide through Downtown Colorado Springs in a dazzling holiday display.

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Posted: October 31, 2024

Best Remote Work Spots in COS

Find the best coffee shops and co-working spaces for you to plug in.

Have a Zoom meeting, writers block or just need to get out of the office? There are plenty of places…

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Posted: August 27, 2024

Spend a Day in COS at These Black-Owned Businesses

In honor of Black Business Month in August, we compiled an itinerary for some of our city's greatest spots!

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Posted: August 14, 2024

Best Spots for Nonalcoholic Drinks

Regardless of your reasons for skipping alcohol, you deserve to celebrate a night out with something more special than soda…

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Posted: August 2, 2024

Top 26 Things to Do near Pikes Peak

Towering at more than 14,000-feet on the Colorado Rockies Front Range, Pikes Peak is a bucket-list destination for families and…

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Posted: July 11, 2024

Tips from a Colorado Springs Elopement Photographer

Traditional weddings aren't for everyone. They can be expensive, complicated and stressful.

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Posted: July 10, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to White Water Rafting and Ziplining near Colorado Springs

Discover must-try whitewater rafting and ziplining experiences near Colorado Springs, finding details about special programs, essential gear and more.

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Posted: June 25, 2024

Nourish Your Spirit in the Pikes Peak Region

Restore. Reflect. Recharge.

Consider these special spots in Colorado Springs to explore or deepen your spirituality.

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Posted: June 21, 2024

Best Spots to Play Trivia & Bingo in Colorado Springs

Need inspiration for your next night out?

Grab your friends and get competitive at a bingo or trivia night hosted by one of our local bars, breweries…

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Posted: March 22, 2024

Guide to Weidner Field

Everything you need to cheer on the Switchbacks FC in Downtown Colorado Springs.

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Posted: February 16, 2024

Spring Events in Colorado Springs

The Best Hidden Gems to Add to your Spring Calendar

We’ve put together a list of some of the must-see smaller events going on around the Pikes Peak Region this…

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Posted: January 26, 2024

Top Breakfast Spots in Colorado Springs

Explore Colorado Springs’ thriving breakfast scene with a variety of local dining options.

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Posted: January 24, 2024

Celebrating Black History in the Pikes Peak Region

Learn about Black history in the Pikes Peak Region and continue to support Black-owned businesses. We love our community and…

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Posted: January 17, 2024

A Day Trip to Victor

Experience the magic of the Wild West year-round

Victor, Colorado – the City of Gold Mines – is a small, well-preserved historic mining town just 45 minutes from…

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Posted: January 17, 2024

Best Bookstores & Reading Spots in Colorado Springs

Get lost in a good book in the Pikes Peak Region.

Calling all bookworms! Whether you brought a book (or five) with you on vacation or call the Pikes Peak Region…

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Posted: January 9, 2024

5 Ways to Be a Good Steward When You Visit COS

Here’s how you can leave Colorado Springs better than you found it

Colorado Springs sees more than 24 million visitors annually – and according to our most recent visitor data, 68% of…

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Posted: January 4, 2024

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a unique blending of geological, archaeological, historical and ecological resources.

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Posted: December 29, 2023

Thrift Your Way Around the Pikes Peak Region

Find unique gifts, home decor or your next favorite outfit at these great secondhand shops!

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Posted: December 15, 2023

Plan a Romantic Getaway in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs and the surrounding Pikes Peak region offer no shortage of memorable experiences that are sure to compliment any…

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Posted: December 4, 2023

Guide to Ice Castles

Enter a frosty wonderland, where the magic of winter comes alive, at Cripple Creek Ice Castles.

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Posted: December 4, 2023

Accessible Adventures in Colorado Springs for the Whole Family

Colorado Springs, Olympic City USA, is for everyone. Whether you use a mobility device, need additional accommodations or are simply…

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Posted: November 21, 2023

Guide to Pike National Forest

Pike National Forest's 1,106,604 acres include picturesque pine trees, reservoirs and hiking trails.

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Posted: November 3, 2023

Winter Events

The Best Hidden Gems to Add to Your Winter Calendar

Want to get out and about this winter? Look no further!

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Posted: October 26, 2023

Best Places to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in Colorado Springs

Discover the diversity of Dia De Los Muertos in Colorado Springs. Join us on a journey to explore the city's…

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