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Information about Colorado Springs
Trip Preparation
Entry/Visa
Entering Colorado US citizens do not need a visa; visitors travelling from Europe need a Visa. A valid passport is definitely needed to travel.
Vaccines
There are no vaccinations other than the standard vaccinations necessary.
Climate
Colorado has a semi-arid climate with sunny, warm but humid weather during the summer and cold and snowy winters. The southern Rocky Mountains protect the city from extreme weather.
Currency
The currency in Colorado is the US dollar.
Language
The official language spoken in Colorado is English.
Entering Colorado US citizens do not need a visa; visitors travelling from Europe need a Visa. A valid passport is definitely needed to travel.
Vaccines
There are no vaccinations other than the standard vaccinations necessary.
Climate
Colorado has a semi-arid climate with sunny, warm but humid weather during the summer and cold and snowy winters. The southern Rocky Mountains protect the city from extreme weather.
Currency
The currency in Colorado is the US dollar.
Language
The official language spoken in Colorado is English.
Country and People
Customs / Culture
Colorado Springs is the second largest city in Colorado and is an expanding city which lies within the Rocky Mountain area. Colorado Springs has a typical western town charm and is a conservative city. Colorado Springs is known to be an extremely popular area during winter.
Religion
The majority of the inhabitants in Colorado Springs are Catholic.
Colorado Springs is the second largest city in Colorado and is an expanding city which lies within the Rocky Mountain area. Colorado Springs has a typical western town charm and is a conservative city. Colorado Springs is known to be an extremely popular area during winter.
Religion
The majority of the inhabitants in Colorado Springs are Catholic.
Getting Around
Airports / Car rental
Colorado has its own airport “Colorado Springs Municipal Airport” which is a full-service airport however only has domestic flights come in. “Denver Airport” receives international flights, therefore when travelling to Colorado springs and coming from an international area it would be advised to travel to Denver and then take a connecting flight to Colorado springs or take the free shuttle bus. It is also possible to rent a car at both airports which should be reserved prior to arrival.
Public transport
The Public transportation service in Colorado Springs offers shuttle services which rotate up to the Rocky Mountains daily. Local buses and trains are around the city as well for touring around within the city.
Taxis / Infrastructure
Taxis can be found at taxi stands or by calling the central taxi service.
Colorado has its own airport “Colorado Springs Municipal Airport” which is a full-service airport however only has domestic flights come in. “Denver Airport” receives international flights, therefore when travelling to Colorado springs and coming from an international area it would be advised to travel to Denver and then take a connecting flight to Colorado springs or take the free shuttle bus. It is also possible to rent a car at both airports which should be reserved prior to arrival.
Public transport
The Public transportation service in Colorado Springs offers shuttle services which rotate up to the Rocky Mountains daily. Local buses and trains are around the city as well for touring around within the city.
Taxis / Infrastructure
Taxis can be found at taxi stands or by calling the central taxi service.
Discover and Enjoy
Latest version edited by Isabel.b
Events/ LifestyleColorado Springs has a variety of different exciting events and festivals which occur during the year which also speak for the lifestyle lead by the local inhabitants. Amongst these some festivals are:
- Cavalcade of Music (April)
- Mountain Arts Festival (August)
- Colorado Springs Parade of Homes (August)
- Colorado Springs Balloon Classic (August)
- Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival (November)
- Festival of Lights (December)
Culinary Specialities
Colorado’s culinary consists of a mix of ethnic and cultural traditions. Some of the local specialties in Colorado Springs include:
- Rocky Ford Melon
- Puree of mile-high peas
- Fort Collins roast leg of lamb with mint jelly
- Fresh savory mushrooms Heart of Colorado Pascal celery
- Pikes Peak hot rolls Sweet Colorado State College butter
- Loveland early Richmond cherry pie
- Palisade peach ice cream
Sights
Colorado Springs offers a variety of interesting sights amongst these are:
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- Cave of the Winds
- Helen Hunt Falls
- Ghost Town Museum
- Western Museum of Mining and Industry
- Expedition in the Rocky Mountain National Park
