The city being located near the world famous Pikes Peak, draws a big crowd of vacationers to Colorado Springs vacation home and cabin rentals. It offers a wealth of recreational opportunities and scenic vistas. Besides, it has numerous trails and parks due to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. With the mountains as close as they are, the city is renowned for its natural rock formations, and extreme outdoor recreation opportunities. You can also make your Colorado Springs vacation home an excellent base to discover endless recreation and fun in the neighboring cities such as Fountain, Woodland Park and Cripple Creek.

At Colorado Springs, you can choose from 156 City, County and State Parks for unparalleled outdoor recreation. There is abundant open wilderness area to spot deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, foxes, hawks and Bighorn Sheep in their natural setting. The town also is home to the famed attractions such as Broadmoor Hotel and Garden of the Gods. Pikes Peak offers a wealth of museums and attractions to captivate visitors of all ages - from its Fine Arts Center to Pioneers Museum to the very old gold mine, there are attractions around every corner. Whatever be your passion - arts, history, culture or adventure - you will get countless ways and places to pursue it around Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region.

Here, you can sample fine dining at the numerous restaurants which offer native delicacies to international cuisine. Whichever appeals to your palate - sophisticated Colorado Cuisine, or an authentic Chuckwagon supper, or a romantic dinner with stunning mountain views, the city's nightspots and restaurants will take care of your culinary desires. If you love shopping you can enjoy it at the city's quaint, historic shopping districts such as the Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs - replete with a medley of shops and boutiques. You can also partake in a number of festivals and competitions hosted year round near your Colorado Springs vacation rental.