History and attractions of Colorado Springs, CO
There are many town names in Colorado with second word "Springs". You probably heard them - Colorado Springs, Idaho Springs, Glenwood Springs, Manitou Springs... Often first time visitors ask "Why there"s word "springs" in the name?" And they wonder where the "springs" are. In Colorado Springs case you actually have to visit the adjoining to the west town of Manitou Springs and surrounding area to experience cold drinking springs which were used by native Indians for ages before the white men came here. In fact Ute, Cheyenne, Navajo, Arapaho, and other Indian tribes have not had any fights in this sacred area as well as in the Garden of the Gods, an area filled with breathtaking natural red sandstone rock formations. In a last couple of decades several of the original springs in Manitou have been restored and the waters are available for free public consumption. Colorado Springs averages 300 days of sunshine  annually. Isn"t it perfect and one of the main conditions for great outdoor vacation? At least if you"re not speleologist. Though if you are, there is a beautiful Cave of the Winds, a natural cave system that offers everything from easy walking tours to muddy, spelunking adventures. But to get back to great sunny weather, it makes outdoor activities very enjoyable. Skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, golfing, bird watching, kayaking, river rafting, etc. More than 300,000 people float Colorado"s rivers each year!                    Â
The other vacation"s attraction is for sure Pikes Peak Mountain - the American mountain. It"s called that way for two reasons. First, this is the mountain that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful" as she stood on the mountains overlooking Colorado Springs, and second, it"s the most visited mountain in the world! You can get to the summit of this 14,110-ft peak by Cog"s Railway train, by car driving Pikes Peak Tollroad Scenic Byway, by bike, and even by feet hiking up the Barr Trail. It is truly one of the most scenic tours you can ever have. Many people like to call it Another natural wonder of North America.
There is much more to see and visit in Pike Peak region. Colorado has a lot to offer to any traveler at any time of the year, and honestly you can argue when it"s better - in the summer, or fall, or winter. Hope you can come and visit Colorado Springs soon. I promise you won"t regret it!
For more information, weekend and vacation packages, motor coach step-on guide, tours and transportation for individuals and groups, please visit website of Colorado Personal Tour Guide at www.costourguide.com
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