Entertainment Alternatives in Colorado Springs, CO

Many residents and visitors come to Colorado Springs for the famous Pikes Peak. The city hosts a number of trails and parks near the Rocky Mountains, leading the city to be well renowned for it's beautiful sceneries.

Colorado Springs has also grown popular for it's rock formations and other unique geological features. One of the more popular ones is the Hot Springs Pool, the largest year-round outdoor pool in the world.

Some other attractions include:

Two large shopping centers, Chapel Hills Mall and The Citadel Mall; Academy Riding Stables; Buckskin Joe Frontier Town and Railway; Cave of the Winds; Cheyenne Mountain Zoo-- one of only two mountainous zoos; Garden of the Gods; Seven Falls; United States Olympic Training Center; The World Arena; Theatreworks; the Bristol Brewing Company and many more.

Colorado Springs and the neighboring Manitou Springs host dozens of festivals and competitions each year. These include the Pikes Peak Marathon which is an annual run to the top of Pikes Peak Mountain; the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, an annual automobile race with multiple car classes over several days; Frontier Days; the Colorado Balloon Classic - the largest hot air balloon event in the area-; and a multitude of parades and festivals for most major holidays, including the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, St. Patrick's Day and Mardi Gras.