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colorado springs: general info
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Lieutenant Zebulon Pike wandered into the region
on a cool November day in 1806 and turned away from what is now
called Pikes Peak, claiming that no man would ever ascend this
great mountain. To reinforce this proclamation he named it "Grand
Peak". Though he never experienced reaching the summit, "Grand
Peak" was reamed Pikes Peak in honor of Zebulon's discovery.
In 1870, General William Jackson Palmer, on first seeing the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region, wrote to his wife - "Could one live in constant view of these grand mountains without being elevated by them into a lofty plane of thought and purpose?" Almost immediately, Palmer began planning the city of his dreams, one that would become a major resort community. Today 135 years later, people by the millions continue to come from all over the world, drawn by the same beauty that forever changed Palmer.
Today, a number of smaller towns and historical districts lie
near Colorado Springs. Just west of Colorado Springs on Colorado
Avenue is Old Colorado City, a historic and quaint shopping district.
Take Hwy 24 to Manitou Springs, a scenic town nestled at the foot
of Pikes Peak. Continue west on Highway 24 to the communities
of Green Mountain Falls, Chipita Park and Cascade, offering charm
and history to all visitors. Woodland Park is a delightful community
near many state parks, national forests, campgrounds and hiking
trails. Also within an hours drive from Colorado Springs is Cañon
City and Cripple Creek, where one can experience other exciting
attractions.
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