Tag: tourism
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Tourism in Pikes Peak region remained high in 2025: Report
Tourism increased slightly last year in the Pikes Peak area despite an uncertain and turbulent start, according to a newly released Longwoods International Travel Report. In 2025, 25.6 million people visited the region, with 11.2 million tourists staying overnight, a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Overall, the number of visitors increased by 0.3%, and…
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Tourism in Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak region remained high in 2025: Report
Tourism increased slightly last year in Colorado Springs despite an uncertain and turbulent start, according to a newly released Longwoods International Travel Report. In 2025, 25.6 million people visited the Pikes Peak region, with 11.2 million tourists staying overnight, a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Overall, the number of visitors increased by 0.3%, and…
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Amid tough time for tourism, Colorado Springs looks to attract visitors staying close to home
High fuel prices and inflation are expected to dampen the summer tourism season across the country, but the Pikes Peak region could be at least partially insulated as a road-trip destination. As travelers look to cut their travel costs and cancel overseas visits, Colorado Springs could be a strong contender in revised plans, said Doug…
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New study shows impact of cultural tourists on Pikes Peak region
Cultural tourists are a boon to the Pikes Peak region. They participate more in local entertainment and cultural activities and spend 17% more in the local economy than the national average for cultural travelers, according to the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region’s new “Snapshot Study: Impact of Local Arts Tourism.” The nonprofit arts…
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Pikes Peak to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday with doughnut dunking record attempt, sunset views
While cakes are perhaps more traditional, visitors celebrating Colorado’s 150th birthday on Pikes Peak this summer will mark the milestone with doughnuts instead — perhaps a record-breaking number of doughnuts dunked in coffee simultaneously. “We are going to attempt a Guinness World Record on Aug. 1,” said Sarah Braun, the city of Colorado Springs’ interim…
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Air Force Academy visitor center offers a glimpse into cadet life
After more than $100 million in investment and years of delay, the Hosmer Visitor Center outside the north gate of the Air Force Academy is almost ready to give the public a glimpse into the lives of cadets. From the moment cadets swear to uphold the academy’s honor code to picking an Air Force career,…
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Air Force Academy visitor center offers a glimpse into cadet life
After more than $100 million in investment and years of delay, the Hosmer Visitor Center outside the north gate of the Air Force Academy is almost ready to give the public a glimpse into the lives of cadets. From the moment cadets swear to uphold the academy’s honor code to picking an Air Force career,…
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Grand opening date set for Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Pueblo
The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America, located in the heart of downtown Pueblo, will officially open its doors June 12, according to a Thursday news release. The first permanent North American museum dedicated to da Vinci’s wildly imaginative machines, the Pueblo location will join an international group of da Vinci museum hosts, including…
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Grand opening date set for Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Pueblo
The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America, located in the heart of downtown Pueblo, will officially open its doors June 12, according to a Thursday news release. The first permanent North American museum dedicated to da Vinci’s wildly imaginative machines, the Pueblo location will join an international group of da Vinci museum hosts, including…
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Grand opening date set for Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Pueblo
The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America, located in the heart of downtown Pueblo, will officially open its doors June 12, according to a Thursday news release. The first permanent North American museum dedicated to da Vinci’s wildly imaginative machines, the Pueblo location will join an international group of da Vinci museum hosts, including…