Colorado Springs, Colorado

If you love outdoor activities and enjoy a true four season climate, then check out Colorado Springs. Located near the base of Pikes Peak, at the eastern edge of the southern Rocky Mountains this city is consistently voted one of the most livable cities in the United States. Colorado Springs offers its residents recreation opportunities, affordable housing, a great downtown area with restaurants and shopping, an extensive park system, and over 1,200 acres of open space. The area is perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing, camping, canoeing, and river rafting. The economy is heavily influenced by the Army and Air Force bases, NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defense Command) as well as the Air Force Academy's campus. Along with the military presence there is a vibrant high-tech industrial presence as well as an ever growing tourism trade. With a busy regional airport and just 60 miles from Denver, Colorado Springs has plenty for everyone.