The Fort Carson center point is about 3 miles south of The Broadmoor World Arena and 4 miles east of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Fort Carson is a military community south of Colorado Springs near the Rocky Mountains. The city offers great outdoor activities and was founded in 1942, following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Fort Carson enjoys four seasons, but temperatures are somewhat mild throughout the year. Winter highs are usually in the mid-40s, and summer highs reach the middle to upper 80s. Rainfall is heaviest in July and August but doesn't exceed more than a few days a month on average.
There are a few annual events in Fort Carson and Colorado Springs that you may want plan around or make plans to attend. Check out the Kids' Halloween Carnival at Acacia Park and Oktoberfest Beer Olympics in October, Santa's Workshop and Bazaar in December, and the 2019 People's Tiny House Festival in August. Visit Fort Carson in the winter for the lowest individual and group hotel rates, and you'll have cool, crisp days and lighter crowds to hike and see the sites.
Get ready for a great stay (and fresh baked cookies) when you check in to Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs. This discount hotel's friendly staff pulls out all the stops for guests, including coffee in the guest rooms and in the lobby. If you're a AAA member, senior citizen, or military service member, you'll also get great rate discounts at this hotel.
It's hard to beat the value offerings at Hampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs. Check in to a comfortable room equipped with an LCD television, cable programming, and complimentary wireless internet service. From toiletries and local calls to weekday newspapers and daily breakfast service, everything is included during your stay. You can also visit the indoor pool and fitness center free of charge.
Outdoor lovers and hikers flock to Fort Carson and Colorado Springs for the spectacular mountain views and exceptional hiking. From the Garden of the Gods to Pikes Peak, the area is a true national treasure just waiting to be explored.
Start your explorations at the Garden of the Gods — a city park unlike any other, where you can drive or walk among hundreds of rock formations, like the famous Balanced Rock. Head to North Cheyenne Cañon Park or Red Rock Canyon for endless trails with exquisite views all along the way; then, visit Seven Falls to see a spectacular 181-foot waterfall. You can also visit the world's tallest suspension bridge at Royal Gorge Park and Bridge.
Just 8 miles west of Colorado Springs, check out the Cave of the Winds, a prehistoric-era cavern that is one of the highest caves in the world. Daily tours by lantern allow you to marvel at the cave's stalactites and stalagmites in a dramatic light if you dare. Learn more about the region's past at the ancient home of the Anasazi Indians at The Manitou Cliff Dwellings and the Anasazi Museum in Manitou Springs, or check out the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.
The crown jewel of Fort Carson's natural wonders is Pikes Peak. Explorer John C. Fremont blazed a trail to the summit of Pikes Peak in 1843, and the peak has been inspiring Americans ever since. It's said that the words to "America the Beautiful" were penned by Katharine Lee Bates after a visit to the summit. You can drive up via the Pikes Peak Highway or take a memorable three-hour ride up the Pikes Peak Cog Railroad. Stop halfway up the summit for a gift shop visit and a hike around the mountain lakes.
Whether you're visiting family on base, celebrating a military graduation, are in town on business, or are planning a visit to Pikes Peak, your visit to Fort Carson will be memorable and fun.