What is Colorado Springs, CO known for?

Colorado Springs is situated near the base of one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak, at the eastern edge of the southern Rocky Mountains. ... and the 48th most populous city in the United States, while the Colorado Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 674,471 (2015). read more

While not necessarily known for it, Colorado Springs is also a great destination for microbreweries. Bristol Brewery is one of the most popular, but there are several more great ones, such as Pikes Peak Brewing Co. (technically in Monument, just north of COS), Phantom Canyon downtown, Trinity Brewing Co. near Garden of the Gods, Red Leg, and more. read more

Colorado Springs is a home rule municipality that is the largest city by area in Colorado as well as the county seat and the most populous municipality of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in the east central portion of the state. read more