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Colorado Springs

Colorado, United States · North America

About Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Stratmoor, 7km from Garden of the Gods.

Colorado Springs is a city located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 456,568, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Colorado Springs sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Colorado Springs to your route.

About Colorado Springs

This is a list of the tallest buildings in the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. The tallest is the Wells Fargo Tower, which at 247 feet (75 m) is the tallest building in the state of Colorado outside the Denver metropolitan area.

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What are the best things to do in Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Colorado Springs located?

Colorado Springs is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.8339 latitude, -104.8214 longitude.

What is the population of Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs has a population of approximately 456,568 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
456,568
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Colorado
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
38.8339, -104.8214

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Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Colorado Springs

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Garden of the Gods

A free public park featuring dramatic red sandstone formations jutting skyward against the backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak.

7 km · about 10 min drive

mountain pass

Pikes Peak Highway

The 19-mile toll road climbing to a 14,115ft summit that hosts the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with 156 corners and no guardrails over huge drops. Fully paved and open to ordinary cars in season.

16 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pikes Peak Summit Viewpoint

A 14,115-foot summit reached by a winding toll road, inspiring the lyrics to 'America the Beautiful' with views across the Great Plains.

19 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Colorado Springs

  • 16 kmPikes Peak HighwayThe 19-mile toll road climbing to a 14,115ft summit that hosts the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with 156 corners and no guardrails over huge drops. Fully paved and open to ordinary cars in season.
  • 19 kmPikes Peak Summit ViewpointA 14,115-foot summit reached by a winding toll road, inspiring the lyrics to 'America the Beautiful' with views across the Great Plains.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Colorado Springs.

Stratmoor

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 6,900

Manitou Springs

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 5,334

Cimarron Hills

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 16,161

Fort Carson

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 13,813

Security-Widefield

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 32,882

Air Force Academy

🇺🇸 United States

18 km awayPop. 6,680

Fountain

🇺🇸 United States

20 km awayPop. 27,767

Cascade-Chipita Park

🇺🇸 United States

20 km awayPop. 1,655

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