Colorado Springs is a great city to live and work. With over 250 days of sunshine, great weather and a quality lifestyle it is a popular destination for home seekers. Over the past few decades thousands have come and settled in this thriving city. The city’s beautiful surrounding and a wide variety of entertainment and recreational activities that the city offers, makes it a popular tourist destination. Tourism is one of the major industries in Colorado Springs. Many technology companies like Verizon Business, Hewlett-Packard, and Intel have established their base in Colorado Springs and have significantly contributed to the city’s economic development. These companies have been responsible for providing employment to thousands of workers.
The city is home to the prestigious United States Air Force Academy, where cadets are trained to become officers in United States Air Force. The academy campus is famous for the unique chapel attracting thousands of visitors each year. Pikes Peak is another popular attraction just 10 miles west of Colorado Springs, hosting popular events like the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent foot races on Barr Trail held each year.
Downtown Colorado Springs has many shops and interesting building such as the the Colorado Springs City Auditorium and The Pioneers Museum. The Old Colorado City which is a National Historic District has many art galleries and museums. One of the popular tourist attractions north of Old Colorado City includes the Garden of Gods, which is a public park with many trails ideal for hiking, walking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The park is a popular bicycle-riding area given its beautiful scenic views, safe paved roads, and healthy clean air.
According to the 2009 census with an estimated population of 414,358 residents, the city of Colorado Springs is the 46th most populated city in United States and 2nd most populous city in the state of Colorado after Denver. The city has been ranked number 1 Best Big City in the list of “Best Places to Live” by the money magazine in the year 2006. It is no surprise that thousands of people come looking to buy homes and real estate properties here in Colorado Springs.
