Sites To See In Colorado

This complex is the main center for the U.S. Olympic Committee and the primary Olympic Training Center in the United States. It is the headquarters of the USA swimming and shooting programs, as well as more than a dozen other USOC member organizations. Within the complex is the impressive Olympic Visitor Center and the Team USA Shop. Visitors can take a free tour of the U.S. Olympic Complex, which includes a short video presentation and a walking tour through the various training facilities and the Irwin Belk Olympic Pathway. The facility and tours are open year-round. The rooftop terrace features an Olympic flame display and offers panoramic views of the entire complex and Colorado Springs. The city of Colorado Springs sits at the base of the majestic Pikes Peak, the mountain which has been credited with inspiring the song America the Beautiful. Anyone with a vehicle can enjoy it via Pikes Peak Highway, a 19-mile mountain road that has multiple scenic viewing areas from which you can enjoy the panoramic views and even spot local wildlife, like yellow-bellied marmots and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. There are plenty of other things to do along the way to the top, including a recreation area with three lakes and the opportunity to get ranger-led tours to learn about the area's natural wonders. A shuttle takes tourists the last three miles to the summit, where five states can be seen on a clear day, including Arizona, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah, and of course, Colorado. Tourists can also reach the summit via the Pikes Peak Railway sightseeing tour.