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Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs [1] is a city in Colorado, USA. It is the second largest city in the state, behind Denver not far to the north, and defines the northeastern tip of the south central region of the state. Attractive mountain scenery is nearby.

Travel to Colorado Springs & Visa Requirements

Fly

  • Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) [2] - This is a full-service airport, but small enough to be able to get in and out quickly. Recent renovations, including free wireless internet, make it a very nice place to wait for an hour or two if you arrive early for your flight. Airport is located 11 miles east of downtown Colorado Springs.
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) [3] - Located 80 miles north of Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Shuttle [4] is currently the only shared shuttle service between Colorado Springs and DIA; it is also possible via a multi-stage bus ride.

Drive

  • Interstate 25 is the only Interstate, running north-south through the city. Colorado Highway 83 provides a secondary route between East Denver and The Springs. US Highway 24 connects the city with mountain communities to the West and Limon Colorado on the Eastern Plains.
  • Denver is 70 miles north on I-25.
  • Albuquerque is about 380 miles south on I-25.

Bus

  • Front Range Express, [5] commutes between Denver and Colorado Springs, includes wireless internet.
  • Greyhound bus terminal is at 120 S. Weber St., in downtown Colorado Springs.

Tours & Getting around Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs lies along the foothills east of the Rocky Mountains. It runs north-south along I-25, with the Air Force Academy to the North, downtown to the south, and Pikes Peak rising in the west.

  • Colorado Springs Transit, [6]
  • Taxi Services, [7]

Colorado Springs attractions and sightseeing