Overall the city is known for companies specializing in high technology business and as a headquarters center for over fifty national organizations.

   In and around the downtown area century old homes reflect the early years of the city. Homes, which line the wide, treelined avenues of Nevada and Weber Avenues near downtown, are among the most stately in the region.

   Near downtown is the 100-year-old Colorado College campus (Rated as one of the nations top 40 liberal arts schools) and to the north is the University of Colorado campus on the hills overlooking central downtown. To the west is the first Colorado Territorial Capitol, Old Colorado City. The City Historic District is composed of the original brick structures, now used as retail shops and restaurants.

   The city has a new, modern airport ten miles southeast of downtown, served by ten airlines with non-stop service to over 20 cities. The United States Olympic complex east of downtown continues to expand its facilities to enhance athlete training. Hotel facilities are first class accentuated with the Five Star Broadmoor Hotel on the south side and the Antlers hotel downtown.

Major Subareas: Divine Redeemer, Knob Hill, Prospect Lake, Spring Creek, Stratton Meadows, Downtown Colorado Springs, Eastlake, Hastings, Pikes Peak Park, Ivywild, Easthills Park, Copper Creek, Grandview Estates, Smatts, Fairview, Park Meadows, Hillside, Cheyenne Addition, Columbia, Cresent View, Verona Heights, Golf Club, Shooks Run, Bonneville, Patty Jewett, East End Addition, Wasson, Hastings, Palmer Heights, Benmor Terrace, Boulder Heights, Warren, Old North End

Population: 72,000+ approx.

Elevation: 6,035 Ft.

Sales Tax:2.0%
(3% State, 1% County)

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