USATravelPal.com, a comprehensive travel website in progress, provides comprehensive travel information on over 1500 exciting destinations throughout the United States, including 35 in the Greater Colorado area. This area includes the cities of Boulder, Canon City, Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, Durango, Idaho Springs, Manitou Springs, and Ouray as well as the Colorado National Monument.
Colorado Springs, the second most populous city in the state, is located at the base of Pike's Peak, one of the most spectacular peaks in the Rockies. Popular tourist destinations in town include the luxurious Broadmoor Resort, the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum, the spectacular Garden of the Gods, the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, and the US Air Force Academy.
Boulder is another large city offering much in the way of recreation. One can enjoy rock climbing at Eldorado Canyon, located just six miles from the city. Boulder is also home to the University of Colorado, which hosts several annual events, including the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Conference on World Affairs, and the Colorado Mahler Fest.
The historic city of Golden is another fun place to visit. Golden is home to the Coors Brewing Company, the Colorado Railroad Museum, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the Colorado School of Mines. Fun recreational activities in town include mountain biking and rock climbing.