What is Colorado Springs nickname?

Nearly 150 years ago, Colorado Springs was donned the nickname “Little London,” which still persists today.



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Some of the more visited sightseeing attractions in and around Colorado Springs include Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak – America's Mountain, United States Olympic Headquarters and Training Center, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, United States Air Force Academy, and The Broadmoor Hotel.

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5 Fun Facts About Colorado Springs, CO
  • Nikola Tesla Built an Experimental Lab Here. ...
  • Colorado Springs Is Home to the Longest-Running Women's Film Festival. ...
  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Has the Largest Herd of Reticulated Giraffes in North America. ...
  • America the Beautiful Was Inspired by Pikes Peak.


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Learn about the Gold Rush days at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum and the Cripple Creek Heritage Center. As a result, by the turn of the 19th century, Colorado Springs was called the city of millionaires. One of these millionaires was Spencer Penrose, who made his first fortune in Cripple Creek.

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Exquisite natural landscapes, rich Western history and impressive cultural offerings are just a few things that attract visitors from near and far to Colorado Springs, Olympic City USA, nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak one hour from Denver.

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