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Top 15 Reasons to Live in Colorado Springs, CO

  1. A "Lofty Plane"

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    • The area around Colorado Springs is so beautiful its discoverer, William J. Palmer, once queried whether one could "live in constant view of these grand mountains without being elevated by them into a lofty plane of thought and purpose." You can answer his query from the backyard of your own home in Skyway or Broadmoor Bluffs.
    1. Home to the Broadmoor
    • The five-star Broadmoor Resort of Colorado Springs has been a coveted vacation destination for almost a century. Situated around Cheyenne Lake, the Broadmoor offers championship golf, an exquisite spa and exceptional dining in the Penrose Room. Specialized boutiques include the Broadmoor Haberdashery and LUMA.
    1. Old meets new in health care
    • Memorial Health System is known for its unique approach to treating mind, spirit and body, with meditation gardens, unrestricted visiting hours and even Jacuzzi's for mothers in labor. Patients more inclined to tradition may consider Penrose Hospital which has been in operation since the 1800's.
    1. Your Own Room with a View
    • Neighborhoods like Mountain Shadows, King's Deer and Cedar Heights, just to name a few, offer breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. Whether you're looking for a home to buy or rent to own houses, you can find your very own room with a view in Colorado Springs.
    1. Healthy Living
    • Colorado Springs was once a resort town, drawing folks from the east with the promise of rejuvenation and health from the natural springs in the area. Today Colorado Springs still calls to health and nature enthusiasts with over 80 miles of recreational trails linking regional parks like Palmer and Bear Creek to the Front Range of the Rockies
    1. Shop Til You Drop
    • Colorado springs offers several shopping areas. From the quaint shopping districts of Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs to malls like Citadel and Chapel Hills, you can always find what you need in Colorado Springs.
    1. Strong Housing Market
    • In 2012, Forbes named Colorado Springs the third best city in the country for housing recovery. Median sales prices have been rising ever since. Whether you're looking for a home to buy or rent to own homes, you'll find the right one in pleasant neighborhoods like Wagon Trails and Tri-Lakes.
    1. Day Trips Galore!
    • Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain, Seven Falls and Manitou Springs are all are fantastic ways to spend a day and all are within half an hour of Colorado Springs.
    1. Athletic Opportunities
    • Colorado Springs is home to several Olympic training facilities including the Olympic Sports Center, a multi-sport gymnasium, the Olympic Shooting Center, the third largest in the world, and a 45,000 square foot aquatic center. If you want to pursue an Olympic dream or just stay in great shape, this is the city for it!
    1. Innovative Businesses and Industry
    • Nicknamed Silicon Mountain, Colorado is home not only to NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, but to numerous innovative companies like CEA Technologies, Hitachi, Arrow Electronics and Vestas Wind Systems. Forbes claims Colorado Springs is primed to emerge as the next hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
    1. Historic Housing Districts
    • Old Colorado City and Old North End are quaint historic districts boasting shopping, restaurants and arts facilities, as well as beautiful historic homes for sale or rent, or even in some cases for rent to own.
    1. Every Vacation Can Be a Staycation
    • With over 60 attractions in and around the city, Colorado Springs makes the perfect home for a staycation. Be sure not to miss the nearby Garden of the Gods or the stunning Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel.
    1. Neighborhood Crafting
    • Colorado Springs is home to several premier master planned communities. From Banning Lewis Ranch, once a working ranch and a local landmark for over a century, to Cordera and Wolf Ranch, you'll find the perfect community to fit your personal lifestyle.
    1. Great Gathering Places
    • Despite its relatively small size as a city, Colorado Springs has a thriving, eclectic restaurant business. Downtown is particularly hopping with great breweries like McCabe's Tavern and Brewers Republic.
    1. Find Your Dream Home
    • Whether you prefer the soaring views of Cheyenne Mountain, the historic homes of North End and downtown or the simplicity of a low-maintenance zero-lot-line home in communities like Briargate, you'll find your dream home to buy or rent to own in Colorado Springs.

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