Visit Colorado Springs, the largest city of the region that offers all the popular urban entertainment available in Colorado on the eminent heights of Pikes Peak. Do visit the community of Leadville. Set against the towering mountains, it will surprise you with great views of the valley beneath. From here, you can easily access the Collegiate Peaks around Buena Vista and the Sangre de Cristos soaring over the Great Sand Dunes. If you are a water-sports enthusiast, the Arkansas River running through the Royal Gorge will be the ideal venue to enjoy rafting, kayaking, fishing, and a lot more. With all the ups and downs in this area, you have to be ready for anything, and it will surely give you the thrills and the adrenaline rush.
While you vacation in the South Central region, don't forget to enjoy Byway Overview. It is a scenic journey crossing Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, the tallest and second tallest peaks in the state. Visiting the neighboring community of Vail is also recommended while you stay in this region. At Vail you can watch the Colorado Ski Museum and Hall of Fame, a tribute to the adventurers who had taken to the slopes. During you stay in a Colorado South Central vacation rental, you can participate in a number of festivals, fairs and competitions that this region hosts year-round.