If you are looking for a great and wonderful vacation with your family or with your dear ones, then Colorado Springs will be a better option. This location offers a range of natural landscapes along with several mountainous attractions. The city is one of the most populated cities of the county. It enjoys the status of being the county seat of El Paso County, United States. This marvelous city is situated on Fountain Creek and is just 61 miles from the Colorado State Capital in Denver.

The city is around 482 square kilometer which makes it one of the largest cities of Colorado. This magnificent city was established in the year 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, a Civil War veteran. He came to know about this excellent place while his railroad travel and he thought about establishing a resort community around this place.

The place was subsequently developed with the discovery of gold in Cripple Creek in the year 1890. This place was developed as a major tourist destination with the help of millionaire businessmen such as Windfield Scott Stratton, Charles Tutt and Spencer Penrose. A major portion of land was sold to military during World War II for establishing a military base in the area. Further with the establishment of U. S. Air Force Academy and several other military academis, the area was developed as a major air force base.

The economy of the city is mostly dependent on tourism although high-technology and manufacturing industries also play a very vital role. Colorado Springs is the location packed with a range of world class tourist attractions. These attractions include the Garden of the Gods, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, The Air Force Academy, Pikes Peak Cog Railway and many more.

Garden of the Gods – is one of the most prominent and most sought after tourist destinations known for its unique red sandstone structures and numerous plants and animals. One can explore the entire area by taking an exciting horseback riding along with mountain biking.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – is famous for being the only mountain zoo. This place is an ideal shelter for more than five hundred animals along with fifty endangered species. This is the best place to enjoy the most spectacular views of the city. Beside these marvelous creatures, the zoo also offers some face painting with amazing carousel ride and tot train. If you are visiting the area in summer, you would find guided tram tours which will certainly amuse you.

Most of the Colorado Springs hotels are varied from budget to luxury hotels which are situated around the city center. They are also catered around the suburban areas such as Manitou Springs area along with Old Colorado City District.

If you are interested in having budget accommodation, these are available around Nevada Avenue and also around the Aeroplaza Drive areas of the city. The hotels such as Howard Johnson Express, Days Inn are better for the tourists looking for cheap accommodations. Best Western Executive Inn and Suites are meant for providing excellent accommodation just by paying some extra money.

Luxury hotels such as the Garden of the Gods Club Hotel Spa Resorts, Colorado Springs Marriott etc are situated right amidst the excellent settings of Rocky Mountains and in close proximity to Cheyenne Lake. These hotels are situated in the backdrop of the mountain offering exotic views which will certainly make your trip a memorable one.