r/ColoradoSprings Jun 11 '21

Question A simple FAQ with answers about Colorado Springs. Thinking about moving to Colorado or visiting for the weekend? Look here first!

148 Upvotes

Please use this thread on a computer and ctrl + F to find your Keyword. If you're on mobile, you're just going to have to scroll.

🚨🚨Updated: 5/7/2026🚨🚨

The Colorado Springs Wikipedia page is also frequently updated with answers to the most common questions. If you don't find your answer in this thread you will likely find it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/wiki/index/


🟩What can I do in Colorado Springs?

This question is asked almost daily and is easy to answer. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with these posts: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=things+to+do&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

Another post: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1r6dh7j/advice_wanted_for_upcoming_trip_to_the_springs/

The short answer is: hike, bike, eat food, and enjoy the scenery. There are a lot of activities within an hour or more of Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs is more family or activity focused and you'll have better success finding night clubs up north.

Popular attractions in Colorado Springs includes 7 Falls, Helen Hunt falls, Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Open Space, The Paint Mines, Cave of the Winds, and more. If you don't mind driving south to Canon City you visit the Royal Gorge or even check out the "mountain towns" around the area.

If you'd like additional information on activities available in Colorado Springs please click this link. It lists 55 different "things to do": https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/itineraries/best-of-cos-itineraries/55-attractions-in-5-days/

🟩Do you have tips for driving in the snow?

Answer(s) here: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/16ote31/question_about_weather_in_early_november/ and https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/10032fu/tips_for_driving_in_colorado_springs_in_the_winter/

🟩 Is AWD/4WD necessary to have?

Answer here: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/yw8qb3/are_4wd_or_awd_cars_actually_significantly/

🟩I'm thinking about moving to Colorado Springs! What should I know?

DO NOT MOVE HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE A JOB LINED UP.

We've seen it time and time again on this sub-reddit where someone moves, doesn't have a job, and then becomes homeless.

A recent example: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1jp66pa/looking_for_work_and_becoming_desperate/

One example: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/nqr9kq/homeless_resources/
Another example: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/oba6y3/in_regards_to_moving_here_without_a_job_or_job/

🟩What kind of job can I get in Colorado Springs?

The moderators make a quarterly post and sticky it to the top of the sub-reddit where people post available jobs in the Springs: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=%27Who%27s+Hiring+in+Colorado+Springs%27&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

If you have a Clearance, or work for the military, you shouldn't have a problem finding a job. Colorado Springs is a military town with the Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Schriever Air Force Base, and Peterson Air Force Base. This means that jobs working for the government are a dime a dozen but you need the proper credentials to work there.

Otherwise, construction is booming and Amazon is building a facility in the Springs. There are other jobs available but competition is fierce and you need to do what you can to stand out!

🟩Do I need a car OR can I ride my bike / use public transportation to get around the city?

The answer is likely yes to a car and no to the bike/transportation. With everything, there are exceptions such as living and working in the same area. But for the most part, it takes at least 25 minutes to get anywhere in the Springs, and the layout of the town is better suited for vehicular use.

🟩Is Colorado Springs affordable?

Please define affordable. If you're moving from California where a 2/3 bedroom, 1,500 sqft, house is going for 800k or more, then sure. It's affordable.

🟩What's the cost of living like in Colorado Springs?

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/35v4w3/whats_the_cost_of_living_in_cos/

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=living+in+cos&restrict_sr=on&sort=relevance&t=all

🟩What is the median house price in Colorado Springs?

As of February 2024, the median house is a 3 bedroom house that LISTS at 430k. List is not equal to sale price and it's quite common for houses to go for much more with appraisal gaps.

🟩I'm thinking about moving and looking for information on apartments

Information here: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/16mi6oj/apartment_search/
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/165sz1w/apartments/
or https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search?q=apartment&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=relevance&t=all

🟩How is the crime rate in XXX area?

Crime in Colorado Springs is relative. Yes, there is crime but No, it's not as bad as Chicago. You may have seen the map that floats around about the bad area of Colorado Springs. This map is old and does not necessarily reflect how the crime in Colorado Springs is.

🟩Is Pikes Peak open and can I drive it?

Call 719-385-7325 and select option 1 for current road conditions.

🟩Where can I find legal marijuana in Colorado Springs?

Please review this guide about recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs: https://www.visitcos.com/travel-tools/recreational-marijuana-in-colorado-springs/

🟩Who has the best pizza in Colorado Springs?

Discussed a lot. Please use the search. Your answer is here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/search/?q=pizza&restrict_sr=1

🟩How LGBTQ tolerant is Colorado Springs?

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/w69e9p/how_lgbtqa_tolerant_and_poc_specifically_black/

🟩How do locals feel about Colorado Springs?

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/wmqujm/your_thoughts_on_colorado_springs/

🟩What are the best restaurants in Colorado Springs?

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/x6jbtt/best_restaurants_in_colorado_springs/

🟩How is the Dating Scene in Colorado Springs?

YMMV. Please review a few of these threads to get an idea of how to date in Colorado Springs:
* Dating in Colorado Springs
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/134b1a4/dating_in_co_springs/
* Dating app reviews
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/x12ve2/dating_app_reviews/
* Does dating in this town suck?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/q21l5c/does_dating_in_this_town_suck_for_other/
* Why is dating here so hard?
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/5fuvlf/why_is_dating_here_so_hard/

🟩What activities are there for a single people in the Springs?

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/14vdv5b/singles_in_the_springs/

🟩Where are the best patios in Colorado Springs?

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1394kia/favorite_outdoor_patios_food_and_or_booze/

🟩What is the political landscape of Colorado Springs? See also: Is Colorado Springs more Republican or Democrat?

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1529fkc/how_conservative_does_colorado_springs_feel_when/

🟩Where can I swim in Colorado Springs?

Natural water:
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/151ca63/where_to_swim_in_natural_water/
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/14yux2z/any_nature_swimming_spots/
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/12g3k0g/open_water_swimming/

Swimming Pools:
https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/10ulxs1/swimming_pools/

🟩I am mobility impaired. Can I still explore Colorado Springs?

There is a great thread with information about that question here: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/ulrtld/mobility_impaired_tourist/

🟩What was that loud bang?

It's coming from Ft. Carson.

🟩Who is the best cell phone provider in the Springs?

The truth is, they all suck. There has been numerous discussions about dead spots in the town and more. Please use the search or view this thread for more information:

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1cyzm9m/t_mobile_service_in_cos/l5duz86/

🟩Who is the best Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the Springs?

Please see this thread for more information:

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1dnei40/best_internet_provider/

🟩Where can I find coffee flights?

https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1fmyd16/coffee_flights/

🟩I'm looking for trails near Colorado Springs. Can you recommend ones I should hike?

Download the All Trails app as it's the best source for information on nearby hikes.

https://www.alltrails.com/


r/ColoradoSprings May 07 '26

Help Wanted 'Who's Hiring in Colorado Springs?' Post your job leads here.

40 Upvotes

Leads posted here may be informal e.g., 'I hear Company X is hiring.'

Links to websites, maps (always use the non-shortened url), and HR phone numbers are appreciated. Simply post them in the comments below!

Please remember not to post your personal information any where on reddit.

This post is sorted by new in order to help people find jobs. This post will auto-refresh every month by the auto moderator.

Older threads:

Q1 2026: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1q48vb9/whos_hiring_in_colorado_springs_post_your_job/

Q4 2025: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1n9wh3n/whos_hiring_in_colorado_springs_post_your_job/

Q3 2025: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1kasufs/whos_hiring_in_colorado_springs_post_your_job/

Q2 2025: https://old.reddit.com/r/ColoradoSprings/comments/1hwmauk/q1_whos_hiring_in_colorado_springs_post_your_job/


r/ColoradoSprings 12h ago

Events Finally rain

192 Upvotes

I dont know how it is everywhere else but on the west side where I work its pouring a LOT. Finally, Im happy we are getting rain


r/ColoradoSprings 18h ago

Events Stop Project Taurus & allowing out of state developers from getting our city council to approve things most are against

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424 Upvotes

I can't believe this has to be said but data centers should not be built this close to houses. The fact that the houses were allowed to be built before or after doesn't matter. The city council approved it and that in itself is part of the problem. City council members only get paid $7,000 per year which is why I advocate for them to receive a living salary so they would be less likely to be influenced by outside interests. It's hard not to wonder what they are getting out of this deal that no one else in the city is going to get. One hundred jobs isn't enough to justify the resources this is going to need. Who's to say they will actually hire locals or if they will bring their own people from out of state. But even if they are all local, 100 jobs doesn't justify the resources this is going to need. You better believe it's not going to be enough. They will want more and more. We are not against data centers in general. We are against AI data centers, especially ones that are this close to houses, especially without serious impact studies. It's ridiculous this has to be said but I don't think we are asking for the world here. We just don't want a data center this close to houses let alone this close to Garden of the Gods.

Edit... Adding the following for more visbility

If you are against this please email Daniel Sexton at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) before 5pm today if you cannot make it to tomorrow's meeting. You do not need to write a long message. Just let them know you are not okay with this. Your email will be counted as official public input.

The Project Taurus Planning Commission Appeal Hearing is Thursday July 23rd 2026 at the Shockley Zalabak Theater at Ent Center For The Arts located at 5225 North Nevada Ave. There are free parking lots available. Sign up for public comment starts at 8am. A protest is scheduled for 8:30am without microphones. Stay in designated areas and bring your Ladyfinger Letterpress signs. The hearing begins at 9am with each side getting 76 minutes. Public comment starts at 1pm. Opposition speakers get three hours total with each speaker getting two minutes. Support speakers also get three hours total with two minutes each.

You can also contact your city council representative directly. If you do not know what district you are in you can find your district here

Even if you cannot make it to the meeting tomorrow sending a quick email before 5pm today helps. Deadlines are strict so do not wait.

Edit 2... Here is a local group that's working on pushing back. This is their Insta


r/ColoradoSprings 2h ago

News Shootout in Gleneagle/Monument 4:30 this morning?

15 Upvotes

Sounded like war had come to the front range. Anyone know what’s going on?


r/ColoradoSprings 2h ago

News Anyone hear those noises possibly at the Air Force academy

12 Upvotes

Woke at 4:30am hearing bangs and sounds like bombs and gunfire at the Air Force academy


r/ColoradoSprings 12h ago

News Salsa Brava to close on August 29 after 24 years

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74 Upvotes

r/ColoradoSprings 8h ago

Advice ASL classes?

36 Upvotes

Anyone aware of any ASL classes in the area?

I’m currently a firefighter and after a couple of bad calls that involved some people that are deaf, I’d like to learn as much as I can so the language barrier doesn’t delay treatment. Also, any classes that are okay with me making up days as my work schedule rotates every week.

I’ve looked into PPSC’s ASL program, however I’d have to miss class for work and I’d hate for that to get in the way of my learning and don’t want to have a bad grade. Thanks dudes!


r/ColoradoSprings 23h ago

News Its not just me right? This summer is very warm

289 Upvotes

Ive never seen so many days in the 90s with lows in the upper 60s


r/ColoradoSprings 18h ago

Politics Call Jeff Crank today to oppose giving Israel access to US Pentagon intelligence

105 Upvotes

Edit: It appears the House voted on it today and it passed. I still encourage folks to call Crank and let him know how you feel about further entwining Israel in our military.

https://legis1.com/news/house-defense-authorization-bill-vote-passes

https://www.military.com/us-israel-defense-integration-horizon-house-keeps-section-219-ndaa

Original text:

Tomorrow the House is voting on the annual military funding bill that includes provisions to greatly deepen U.S.-Israel military and intelligence ties.

Lawmakers in Congress are trying to massively expand military ties between the United States and Israel β€” and they're hoping the public won't notice.

These NDAA provisions would profit Israeli weapons makers by embedding them into Pentagon procurement processes and mandate intelligence sharing even as the Trump administration itself has raised a red flag about Israel spying on the U.S.

Take action now and tell your Representative to vote NO on the NDAA and oppose efforts to deepen U.S.-Israel military and intelligence ties.

The IMEU Policy Project has a toolkit that will dial the Congressman's office for you and provide a template script for reference when you make a call. It only takes a couple minutes to make an impact!

https://www.imeupolicyproject.org/reject-israel-military-ties


r/ColoradoSprings 18h ago

Advice Wings/ENT phishing attempt

89 Upvotes

I had a guy call me and say he was from the Wings fraud department. He said my card was used in Texas. Also, someone had changed my username and was in my account on multiple devices. He then asked me what my original username was. At this point I knew better then to give out my info. So I hung up and called Wings/ENT directly. My account is fine. They were trying to get me to give them my information.

So if your "bank" calls you don't give out any information and call your bank back to verify.


r/ColoradoSprings 11m ago

Advice Are there any groups or classes for an adult to socialize and learn sewing?

β€’ Upvotes

Know the basics in hand sewing and have a sewing machine, but want to learn how to make my own clothing and items.


r/ColoradoSprings 10h ago

Events Looking to meet people

16 Upvotes

Hey Im 25, I just moved to Colorado Springs from Alaska (long story) and Im looking to meet some new people and maybe make some new friends! I am currently finishing up a degree in Elementary education, I like rock climbing, animals, shopping, thrifting, ceramics, crafting, running, and light hikes. I also love playing cozy games like stardew valley and pokopia. Are there any social groups or community events where I can meet people with similar interests?


r/ColoradoSprings 11h ago

Advice Where are the homeless.

16 Upvotes

Where should I go to find some of the homeless people around the city? I have packages of food I want to give to those that need it.


r/ColoradoSprings 11h ago

Events IMAX 70MM Is Working!

15 Upvotes

Yes! The 70MM for The Odyssey is functioning just fine.Carefree circle is still working. There was one missed show this last weekend for an arm that broke and there was one show delayed. IMAX in south Denver is down. Spread the word. Im seeing a lot of incorrect information going around.


r/ColoradoSprings 19h ago

Events Why are you for, or against, the data center project? Meeting is tomorrow.

52 Upvotes

Title.


r/ColoradoSprings 11h ago

Events Black Sheep Summer Market 7/26/26 1pm to 5pm!

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10 Upvotes

Black Sheep Summer Market returns! July 26th Support your local artist & makers

The Black Sheep indoors & outdoors

Over 40 local vendors

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Food Art Clothing Jewelry + more!


r/ColoradoSprings 14h ago

Help Wanted Cleaning Company recommendations?

6 Upvotes

Hello Everyone!

We recently moved to Colorado Springs and are looking at hiring a cleaning company for a house cleaning every other week.

I recently read a few threads about Murphy Pro cleaners but haven’t been able to get a response from them so looking to see what other people recommend in the area

Thanks in advance!


r/ColoradoSprings 1d ago

Advice Colorado Springs Salary Transparency Thread

136 Upvotes

I saw a few other cities doing this and thought it’d be interesting to do one here, too. Salary transparency can be helpful, and maybe this thread will inspire or motivate someone exploring different careers.

Share your job title, salary, age/gender, and education like this:

Attorney, $170k, 32M, JD


r/ColoradoSprings 20h ago

Help Wanted Recommendations for Deck Repair Contractors

7 Upvotes

I need some repairs on my deck (new decking, replacing some rotting fascia boards, etc.). Does anyone have recommendations for someone that would do such work well (and ideally w/o gouging me)?


r/ColoradoSprings 21h ago

Help Wanted Shuttle MTB pikes peak/elk park

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8 Upvotes

Looking for a ride or will shuttle with you and buddies to the top? Either thursday or friday this week. 41M + icu nurse.

Lemme know?!


r/ColoradoSprings 10h ago

Advice Autism friendly teen acting classes

1 Upvotes

My child is 14, and looking to get into some beginners acting here in COS. They would need a place that is autism friendly and patient as they are truly new to this.

It’s the first time they have expressed interest in an extra curricular so I’m really trying to help find something great that they will love!

Thank you!


r/ColoradoSprings 18h ago

Help Wanted Tamales recipe

4 Upvotes

Hello friends! Im looking for a og tamales recipe. Would anyone be so kind to share with me how your family makes red pork Tamales. I would super appreciate it.


r/ColoradoSprings 1d ago

News Thank You Bladerunners - we see you!!!

138 Upvotes

To the patriot bladerunners....I see your work and know that we support what you do. Protecting freedoms one blade at a time!!!!


r/ColoradoSprings 23h ago

Help Wanted Car accident defense lawyers recommendations?

6 Upvotes

Good morning,

I'm looking on behalf of someone who doesn't use social media for recommendations for a car accident defense attorney. They received a summons and are reaching out to the insurance company who handled the claim (work truck) but would like to consult with an attorney. Any recommendations or who to stay away from? Thank you!