The city of Colorado Springs has much to offer visitors, whether it is their first trip to the area or they have been coming for years. Here are some highlights:
Olympic Training Center:
Colorado Springs is home to the United States Olympic Committee which supports the US Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The Olympic Training Center (OTC) has 11 indoor gymnasiums, multiple shooting ranges, a velodrome and swimming pools for training our Olympic athletes. The facility also has a gift shop for making purchases of Olympic sports paraphernalia.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS):
The campus of UCCS sits one mile from the Quality Inn & Suites. Approximately 10,000 students attend the campus.
US News & World Report: America’s Best Colleges
- Seventh among Western regional public universities
- Seventh nationally for public undergraduate engineering
- Top one-third nationally for undergraduate business
- Top-ranked graduate programs in nursing and public affairs
Colorado College (CC): Colorado College is a nationally prominent liberal arts college where 2,000 young people attend classes. The hockey team has a strong tradition which includes two NCAA national championships in Division I, an amazing feat for such a small school. The hockey team plays their home games at the Colorado Springs World Arena.
Seven Falls: Seven Falls cascades over 180 feet through seven distinct steps of Pikes Peak granite. A 224 step stairway leads to the top of the falls.
Admission and Availability vary, check their website before visiting.
Ski Resorts: Colorado Springs is the gateway to some of the finest snow skiing in the world. World class ski resorts such as Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Vail are an easy drive from Colorado Springs.
