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Inside Background
Architecture 
Colorado Springs is home to a rich diversity of architecture. If you want early...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Culture 
Museums American Numismatic Association Money Museum 818 N. Cascade Avenue...
Last edited: 07 September 2010
Health & Safety 
Crime Type   2004 Total Per 100,000 People National per 100,000 people Overall...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
History 
History Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 by William Palmer, a Union General...
Last edited: 05 January 2008
Recommended Reading 
Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs by Eric Peterson, Don Laine...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau can provide potential...
Last edited: 04 January 2008
Weather & When to Go 
The first caution to those considering traveling to Colorado Springs is to be...
Last edited: 21 December 2011
Budget Travel 
Colorado Springs is an excellent choice for travelers on a budget, because so...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Introduction 
Located in the foothills of Pikes Peak, one of the most spectacular mountains...
Last edited: 20 May 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Colorado Springs is served by Colorado Springs Airport, located about 20...
Last edited: 14 November 2010
Getting Around 
Colorado Springs is a large, urban city, spanning some 180 mi.² Most of the...
Last edited: 21 March 2011
Public Transportation 
Public transportation in Colorado Springs is served via an extensive bus...
Last edited: 21 March 2011
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis  Yellow Cab operates taxi service in Colorado Springs, 24 hours a day...
Last edited: 23 March 2010
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Announcement of Event: The esteemed United States Marine Corps Silent Drill...
Last edited: 24 September 2007
Family Travel 
Places to Visit Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region offers many places...
Last edited: 20 May 2008
First-time Visitors 
First time visitors need to know how big and wide spread Colorado Springs is...
Last edited: 19 March 2012
Museums & Attractions 
Colorado Springs and surrounding area have some very cool museums which are...
Last edited: 22 October 2011
Nightlife 
Nightclubs Cowboys 3910 Palmer Park Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Genre...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
Colorado Springs, originally founded as a posh resort town, deserves much of...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Shopping 
A more complete listing of all shops may be found at the Colorado Springs...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Colordo Springs is a perfect place to experience all sorts of adventures for...
Last edited: 31 May 2010
Evergreen Cemetery Annual Walking Tour 
Evergreen Cemetery will host its Annual Walking tour on September 17th, 2011...
Last edited: 22 August 2011
Fall in Colorado Springs 
Warm, sunny days and cool, clear nights, combined with magnificent golden...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Golf 
Colorado Springs has numerous golf courses ranging from simple publinks tracks...
Last edited: 17 July 2008
Rock Climbing 
Overview  Colorado Springs has a great deal of rock climbing for the...
Last edited: 29 March 2011
Bear Creek Nature Center 
Click here for Bear Creek Nature Center website   open Wed - Friday 9:00 a.m...
Last edited: 26 July 2010
Garden of the Gods 
Wonderful place to check out the rock formations, vegetation, and wildlife in...
Last edited: 27 November 2011
Michael Garman Sculpture Gallery 
Michael Garman Sculpture Gallery is a favorite tourist attraction in Colorado...
Last edited: 21 November 2011
Pikes Peak 
Pikes Peak is not the tallest mountain in Colorado, Mt. Elbert is, but only by...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Premier Medi Spa 
have had many things done at Premier Medi Spa from cuts and colors to botox and...
Last edited: 06 January 2011
The Golden Bee 
The Golden Bee is a bar and restaurant located on the ground floor of the...
Last edited: 08 August 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Luxury Walter's Bistro ( Menu) 136 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd Colorado Springs...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Culpepper's Cajun Kitchen 
Neighborhood restaurant, but worth the drive for the great food. Not fancy, but...
Last edited: 05 October 2009
Taco Express 
First and foremost, this is not Taco Bell style Mexican fast food.  This is...
Last edited: 02 July 2008
Texas T-Bone 
For those looking for it... The Texas T-Bone is located on the south west...
Last edited: 14 March 2009
Thai Basil 
A smallish (10-12 tables) restaurant touted as "Asian Fusion" on their menu...
Last edited: 25 December 2008
Tony's 
Established in 1999 with the concept of being a laid back Mid-western tavern...
Last edited: 22 June 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 11 May 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 15 June 2011
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 14 May 2010
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: 14 April 2012
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 21 July 2011
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 18 March 2012
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Natural and Historic Sites 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 May 2011
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 02 October 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 12 February 2011
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 16 January 2012
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 10 April 2012
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 28 October 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 04 September 2011
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