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Colorado city dubbed '3rd-best place to live in US' in prestigious annual report
Last year, US News and World Report ranked Boulder as the 4th-best place to live in the United States in their annual report that compares the 150 largest metro areas around the country. While Boulder slipped in the 2024 publication of the prestigious analysis, another Colorado city climbed to rank 3rd nationwide. Behind only Naples, Florida and Boise, Idaho, Colorado Springs ranked as the 3rd 'best place to live' among the country's largest metros this year, climbing from a 9th-place rank last year. The city's...
Popular 'passport program' released in Colorado Springs with BOGO beer and more
Visit Colorado Springs has officially launched its annual 'Crafts and Drafts' passport – a free and totally digital coupon program that offers a number of great deals at local spots around the city including breweries, distilleries, coffee shops, and more. In total, 21 'places to go' are currently featured on the 'passport,' with more likely to be added as the year continues. The program is set to be available through December 31, 2024. ...
The Gold Rush Lives On: Exploring Colorado’s Phantom Canyon Road
Colorado's Gold Rush (1858-1859) led to the establishment of the Colorado territory in 1861. While some of the earliest riches were discovered in the Pikes Peak mining area, one of Colorado's most profitable mining districts has been the Cripple Creek/Victor Gold Mine which is still producing gold to this day.
Long-awaited plan taking shape for Colorado Springs' Jones Park
A long-awaited master plan for a highly debated place of recreation and conservation in Colorado Springs' mountains is closer to a finish line. El Paso County parks officials recently fielded questions from mountain bikers and motorcyclists about a proposed guiding document for the next decade of management at Jones Park, the nearly 1,200 acres in the Bear Creek watershed popularly reached from North Cheyenne Cañon Park.
Happy Hour Donuts’ grand opening hits a sweet spot
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Happy Hour Donuts hosted its grand opening on Saturday, May 18, serving an enthusiastic crowd that patiently waited in a line stretching out the door. The new storefront is located in northwest Colorado Springs in Delmonico Square, at the corner of West Rockrimmon Boulevard and Delmonico Drive. True to their name, Happy […]
Special Delivery: more Humpty Dumpties
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — It’s not your imagination–Humpty Dumpty is alive and well in Colorado Springs, and there’s not one, but a slew of them throughout the city. These Humpties each enjoy their own special hobby from fishing to cooking and even playing checkers. The newest in the crew is the Eggschange duo–together they sit across […]
Daddy’s Chicken Shack taking points from the competition
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Daddy’s Chicken Shack announced a new limited-time deal aimed at winning over chicken lovers who have given their hearts to other restaurants. Until Friday, May 31, the “Their Points. Our Food” campaign invites customers to use their rewards points from select competitor brands to take advantage of special offers at Daddy’s Chicken […]
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