History
The History of the Pikes Peak Highway – 75 Years of High Elevation Fun
It’s the 75th anniversary of the day the highway moved under the care of Colorado Springs, cementing our relationship with America’s Mountain.
Legacy Attractions: May Natural History Museum
The May Museum has been a favorite place for unique fun since the founding family first put down roots in the early 1940s.
Legacy Attractions: Adventures Out West
For five decades, Adventures Out West has been Colorado Springs’ premiere outfitter for memorable Rocky Mountain excursions.
Ghost Stories in the Pikes Peak Region
When your city is so old it can celebrate a sesquicentennial, you’re bound to collect a few ghost stories and urban legends over time.
Influential Women of the Pikes Peak Region
March is Women’s History Month and Colorado Springs has plenty of ways for you to honor exceptional women of the past, present and future.
Black History Month in Colorado Springs
Our city has been home to influential Black educators, activists, artists and other important individuals since the West became the West.
Legacy Attractions: North Pole – Santa’s Workshop
Built in 1956, the Christmas-themed amusement park has been a beloved attraction for visitors from the day the gates first opened.
The Ute and Pikes Peak
Long before the towering fourteener west of Colorado Springs was referred to as Pikes Peak, it was known as Tavá Kaa-vi — the Sun Mountain.
