Colorado Springs
Located at the base of Pikes Peak on Colorado’s Front Range, Colorado Springs is the second largest city in the state. Laid out in 1871 as a model city by city father General William Jackson Palmer, founder of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, some of the city’s early development was based on “medical tourism,” – many people from the east would come here to breathe the “good air” and recover from tuberculosis in a number of sanitariums that were a part of the city. Ironically, Colorado Springs does not have springs – the name refers to the natural springs just west in Manitou Springs – however, the nickname “The Springs,” stuck in spite of that detail. Today’s population is close to 375,000, with almost 600,000 in El Paso County.
Home to multiple military installations, including the United States Air Force Academy, as well as a number of high-tech firms, and excellent colleges and universities, The United States Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs also continues to be a major tourist destination. It is many of those tourists who, after visiting, choose to make the area their home.
Named one of the US’s most livable cities (http://www.livability.com/), Colorado Springs, especially for those who have lived and worked in other parts of the country, is an easy town to navigate. Our wonderful airport makes it easy to travel to and from. Natural beauty, abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, good proximity to skiing, arts/music, and an overall relaxed atmosphere make Colorado Springs a great option when making a choice about where to live and work.
To get to know the city and its atmosphere better, take a look at the following websites:
Colorado Springs City Government
Colorado Springs Airport Website
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
Places of Interest:
Garden of the Gods
United States Air Force Academy
US Olympic Training Center
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo