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Destination Verified Seal – Wheel the World

Leveraging a grant from the Colorado Tourism Office, Visit Colorado Springs partnered with accessible travel company Wheel the World in 2023 and has officially received the Destination Verified Seal. As an early adopter of this program, VCOS orchestrated an accessibility audit of more than 30 business, attractions and hotels around the Pikes Peak Region. Each participating business received a detailed report with recommendations of improvements that can be made in order to make it even more accessible. Businesses also acquired access to Wheel the World Academy, a training and certification program that improves frontline staff knowledge about accessible tourism.

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Space Foundation Discovery Center Reopening

The Space Foundation Discovery Center has been under renovation and plans to reopen June 1. The renovation will improve the overall visitor experience with new exhibits, technology and community engagement. One of the most exciting new exhibits coming to the center (in phase 2 of the renovation) will be a full-scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Paris Games Celebration at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Experience the excitement of the 2024 Paris Games all summer long at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs – Olympic City USA. The celebration kicks off on Saturday, July 27, with the Downtown Summer Fest hosted by the Museum and Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. The event will feature a torch relay, sport demonstrations, live entertainment, and opportunities to meet Team USA athletes. But that's just the beginning. Throughout the Paris Games, ending on September 8, the Museum will host daily activations, including athlete meet-and-greets and specially curated artifact demonstrations, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all.

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AdAmAn Alley – Revel ReMix Dance Parties

AdAmAn Alley in Downtown Colorado Springs was reimagined as an artistic way to honor members of the AdAmAn Club – a nonprofit whose members ascend Pikes Peak each New Year’s Eve to set midnight fireworks off at the summit for all to enjoy. The Alley has incredibly cool tributes like an archway depicting the original “Frozen Five” who made the first fireworks ascent in 1922, a representation of Barr Trail marked on the alley pavement, a double-sided LED fireworks display that lights up the alleyway nightly, various murals and more. This summer, Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs is launching AdAmAn Alley’s first Revel ReMix Dance Parties – June 29, July 20 and August 24. Community partners will join together to host epic alleyway dance parties complete with food, drink and live music.

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Sunset Amphitheater Opening

The Sunset, with the U.S. Air Force Academy and Pikes Peak as majestic backdrops, will provide a high-end entertainment experience that supporters say will rival Red Rocks and Fiddler's Green, longtime outdoor venues in the Denver area. Opening weekend takes place August 9-11, featuring One Republic, which was formed in Colorado Springs in 2002. Other big names coming this summer/fall include The Beach Boys, Walker Hayes, Lauren Daigle, Dierks Bentley, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Jim Gaffigan, Pentatonix and Barenaked Ladies.

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Pikes Peak Regional Airshow

Taking place August 17-18, the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow will be headlined this year by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The event offers an unforgettable experience for aviation enthusiasts and families alike, while supporting organizations like the Peterson Air and Space Museum and National Museum of WWII Aviation. Highlights include a lineup of skilled performers set to take to the skies, historical and modern aircraft displays, food and concessions.

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Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off

Taking place August 31-September 2, Labor Day Lift Off is the largest hot air balloon festival in Colorado. Located at Memorial Park, the event features early morning balloon launches, a 5K run, live entertainment, skydiving demonstrations, evening balloon glows and ample food and drink options.

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Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy

Hotel Polaris is located at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s North Gate, 26 miles north of the Colorado Springs Airport and 78 miles to Denver International Airport. The hotel is slated to open in fall 2024. The property will include on-site dining, spa, outdoor pool and two in-house flight simulators for a real-life pilot experience. There will be 375 guestrooms ranging from spacious kings to modern suites, 26,000 square feet of expansive indoor meeting space and a rooftop bar.

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U.S. Senior Open 2025

The Broadmoor Golf Club is proud to host the 45th U.S. Senior Open Championship from June 26-29, 2025. All-time, this will be the ninth USGA championship and the third U.S. Senior Open contested at our legendary resort. Championship tickets and volunteer registration will be available starting May 1, 2024.

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