COLORADO SPRINGS

Colorado Springs is known for being Olympic City USA. It is the Olympic training center's official home, attracting Olympic athletes from all over the country.

The Olympic City is also known for its thriving military community. Currently, the Fort Carson Army Base is the largest employer in the town, employing an estimated 10% of its population. The Air Force Academy is also an important military center. Its unique architecture and 18,500-acre location off of Interstate-25 make it a well-known part of the city.

In 2005, the city council completed and dedicated America the Beautiful Park downtown. It includes a 17-acre park with 40-acres surrounding it, playgrounds, walking paths, and picnic pavilions. The Julie Penrose Fountain was dedicated the same year and is an iconic figure in this city.

Originally created by Spencer Penrose in 1918, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded for the Broadmoor Hotel enjoyment, the smell and animals started bugging the guests of the hotel. The zoo was then moved up the hill and then deeded to Colorado Springs in 1938. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of the city’s most popular attractions. In 2020 it was voted as the 4th best zoo in North America. It’s a special place located on the side of Cheyenne Mountain with incredible views of the city. 

The main suburbs of Colorado Springs include Briargate, Broadmoor, Fountain, Powers, Black Forest, Northgate, Old Colorado City, Fort Carson, and Falcon. These cities and subdivisions are all located in El Paso County.

With so many natural attractions like Garden of the Gods, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and Pikes Peak, this town has much more to offer than the average American city. The local amenities cause more people to move to this city every year. For those selling their home here, the average number of days on the market is around ten days. It's a great city to own real estate!