Colorado Springs, CO is known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. It is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, campers, and overall nature lovers. The city itself offers plenty of attractions to explore, from the Garden of the Gods park to the breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. For those looking for a bit of culture and entertainment, there are plenty of museums and cultural centers in Colorado Springs as well.
Reviews of Colorado Springs are generally positive, with many visitors remarking on the beauty and variety of things to do in the area. People rave about the miles upon miles of trails that offer stunning mountain views as well as a chance to explore the city's rich history. Outdoors enthusiasts enjoy the range of outdoor recreation opportunities available, from camping and hiking to fishing and more. It’s easy to see why Colorado Springs has been crowned one of America’s most livable cities!
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Seems nice enough - 6/6/2006
I'm from Ventura Ca and almost moved to CS 1 1/2 years ago. Beautiful and affordable. Crime? Well, it seems like any place you go there is an element of crime. CS was no exception. look at the online police reports and activity to see where the "bad" areas are. I'd say if you don't mind a"right wing" tpye of communtiy, then CS is a great place...even if you do mind, the people were nice. Home prices are fabulous...except the homes only appreciate 1% a year...very unlike CA. Snow is a definite factor. Good
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Crime in Colorado Springs? - 6/6/2006
How's the crime in Colorado Springs? According to Sperling's (this web site), Colorado Springs receives a ranking of 6 and the rest of the nation receives a 3. I've also disovered that Colorado itself has a high sexual assault rate; this kind of threw me off. I'm from Los Angeles and understand crime and how it can be exaggerated because crime isn't that bad here. I love L.A., just not it's home prices. I'm getting older(coming up on 30) and raising a family. We love the outdoors, spending a lot of time north of Santa Barbara, CA, on the central coast fishing, camping, hiking, kayaking, etc. It seems Colorado Springs is a plethora of outdoor activities. Any response to this would be greatly
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Colorado Springs is overrated. - 6/5/2006
The pros: Good place to raise a family, (depending on what part of town you live in), District 20 has excellent schools. Stay away from the south side of town, schools like Harrison, Sierra, and Mitchell have gang problems. Excellent scenery and things to do; Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Seven Falls, Manitou Springs, Cheyenn Mountain Zoo, etc. Cons: Housing costs compared to wages, high number of retirees, dependence on military, infastructure needs is lacking for city its size (no bypass, two lane crumbling interstate (being widened to three lanes which will take 20 years to complete), a lot of side roads are in need of repairs, city would rather invest into police department and catch speeders that drive 5 miles over speed limit. (City has very high property crime rate, might want to focus on the real issues, but CSPD is known for revenue producers.) The department has a helicopter that flies over city like an annoying mosquito. Night life is seriously lacking, and when you do go
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One of the nicest places I've lived... - 5/31/2006
I lived in Colorado Springs for 3 years, and it is one of the nicest places I've lived. Beautiful mountains with Pike's Peak to the west and overall nice, four-season weather. I lived there while single and then with a family & found that it was suitable for both. There are plenty of things to do, but Denver is also close enough for a quick
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colorado springs - 5/4/2006
colorado springs is a pleasant place to live, housing seems to be high, but everything else is
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Colorado Springs - 4/18/2006
I would lie to know more about living in Colorado springs.How do you like living there?Are there a lot of families there?What sides of the city is cose to the city but not really
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sanda9595 - 4/17/2006
We love Colorado Springs for its climate (lack of humidity, lots of sunshine, fresh air), its incredible natural beauty (Pikes Peak rising over the city to the west, the Front Range mountains extending north and south, the Garden of the Gods sandstone formations to the southwest), and its conservative prevailing political values. On the other hand, the Colorado Springs population is growing by leaps and bounds, traffic is becoming more of a problem, and housing costs are rising relatively rapidly. Overall, however, the quality of life in this city is superior to any other in which we've
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Heaven in Summer, Not bad in Winter - 4/17/2006
Colorado Springs is one of the nicest places I've experienced for the summer season. Most folks also enjoy the mild winters, which brings occasional snowstorms, turning the area into a postcardlike winter wonderland. Fortunately the snow and cold don't often linger, and there is lots of sunshine even during the winter months.
The beautiful mountains, canyons, red rock formations, and waterfalls are a delight to visit and photograph. The warm days and cool nights don't have a burden of humidity to spoil the fun, so outdoor activities are much more enjoyable than southern or coastal
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