COLORADO SPRINGS — Summer marks the peak of tourism in the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region. The plethora of scenic, outdoor activities and good weather bring visitors in from around Colorado and out-of-state.
It might be obvious, but Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods are two of the larger driving forces behind the local tourism economy. But other activities like the recent reopening of the Space Foundation Discovery Center or, later this summer, the Pioneers Museum once again opening its doors are expected to draw some tourists.
With the upcoming opening of the Sunset Amphitheater music venue and the Olympic and Paralympic Museum hosting events for the Paris Games, it’s expected to be a busy summer.
According to Visit Colorado Springs, the local tourism authority, visitation numbers in 2021 and 2022 were higher than before the pandemic. With many turning to the outdoors during COVID quarantines, an outdoor mecca like Colorado Springs became an even more popular…
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