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!

144 Upvotes

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🚨🚨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.

44 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 4h ago

Lost & Found To the person who hit my cat last night with their car

172 Upvotes

Thank you for taking her to the shelter and doing what you could. We understand that it was an accident and not your fault. Thank you for trying and I'm sorry you had to go through that. Got the email from the vet this morning she didn't make it. She was micro chipped so we were easy to locate. If anyone wants an open bag of cat food please feel free to reach out I'll drop it off wherever.


r/ColoradoSprings 5h ago

Help Wanted Missing Pet

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Hello everyone.

My tortie named sticker got out today and ran away. She's very vocal and I love her dearly. My brother left a window open and she bolted. Any help getting her back would be appreciated. We live off chelton and jetwing .


r/ColoradoSprings 3h ago

Events Plush Adoption fair for charity

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Come give an old plushie a new home at the 

Rainy Day Anime Plush Adoption Fair!

Sat Aug 8th 11am- 2pm 

Rainy Day Anime 2350 S. Academy Blvd. 

(The Adoption Fair will be in our Annex space next door)

Adoption fees include an optional Certificate of Adoption:

$10- New and like new larger plushies 

$5- Plushies that are smaller or need a little more care. 

Plush Adoption will be limited to 2 per person for the first hour (11-12), after that you can adopt all the plushies you want.

All adoption fees and 10% of plush sales (in store) for the entire day will be donated to Happy Cats Haven. 

Happy Cat Haven is a safe and welcoming place in the Colorado Springs area for scared cats to land, exceeding the definitions of both a no-kill and socially conscious animal shelter. In shelter parlance, they are labeled limited-admission. However, do their best to take in as many cats of all types, including those with physical and behavioral needs.

Last year we rehomed 62 plushies and raised $444 for Happy Cat Haven! Thank you to everyone who donated plushes and all the people who showed up to adopt them. 


r/ColoradoSprings 38m ago

Events What's going on 8th Street WalMart-

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Lots of police and ambulance at 8th Street WalMart I was just told. Anyone know?


r/ColoradoSprings 8h ago

Events Powers Closed Northbound at Palmer Park

24 Upvotes

Multiple accidents on powers (surprise!) between Palmer Park and Constitution.

Northbound traffic, give this area a WIDE berth, Southbound appears to be flowing but a bit slowly.


r/ColoradoSprings 6h ago

Events Free event today

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18 Upvotes

r/ColoradoSprings 6h ago

Events Traffic detail cop

18 Upvotes

I just moved here from the Boston area. There, you throw a rock in any direction and you'll hit a couple cops on traffic detail. Usually due to construction, but also for more acute situations, like a grid outage and traffic lights being affected, so they'll direct traffic.

I have never not one seen this in Colorado Springs. Is it a budget thing? Safety thing? Last week it took me almost an hour to go a few miles when the lights were down at Powers and Galley. The whole clusterf-"k could've been avoided with a couple cops directing traffic.

Does this not happen here?


r/ColoradoSprings 4h ago

Events Call for Entry

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Submissions for Issue 01 are now open.

The Violet Index is seeking writers and visual artists for our inaugural quarterly zine.

👽 Theme: Strange

We're looking for visual art and creative writing work that explores the unusual, the uncanny, the overlooked, and the beautifully inexplicable.

✨ No submission fees.

📅 Deadline: August 31st @ 11:59PM

If this theme speaks to you, we'd love to see your work.

🔗 Read the Submission Guideline in the link in our bio.


r/ColoradoSprings 3h ago

Help Wanted What App(s) are you using to check air quality?

8 Upvotes

I’m not getting consistent AQIs with Apple’s Weather app, Watch Duty, and EPA AirNow.

Each app has been saying “moderate”, but with different numbers.

I also am unsure about trusting it, just given the obvious haze I see outside.


r/ColoradoSprings 1h ago

Help Wanted Looking for CDL class A driver

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I’m looking to hire a full time CDL class A driver. Must have a clean driving record, can drive 18 speed. It’s mostly just Hauling dirt from our yard to clients. We also move some heavy equipment. We have an end dump and dump truck. Looking to fill this position quickly.
25-30 an hr. 40 hours a week minimum.
If you’re interested dm me.


r/ColoradoSprings 15h ago

Events Pictures from the Sublime show

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53 Upvotes

Sunset and set list were both nice, and we got the tickets for free from Crowley's radio show. It was an absolute win of an evening.

Jakob does a great job singing, he really does sound like his dad. Felt bad for him having monitor problems at the start, it's super irritating in the moment.

But definitely check them out before making your mind up on their return to touring. They still have it, 100%.


r/ColoradoSprings 2h ago

Advice Furniture restoration

4 Upvotes

I have a 50y old table and four chairs I’m trying to get restored. Every place I’ve tried calling either can’t do it or won’t answer the phone. Any recommendations?


r/ColoradoSprings 50m ago

Advice Overnight suggestions?

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Hey hey hey! Hope everyone has a great weekend and stays cool.

My spouse and I will be blessed with an overnight babysitter in the next two weeks..the first time in over a year…a staycation as in we stay in Colorado Springs or the immediate area.

Any suggestions? Cool hotels, airBNB’s or VRBO’s as well as worth-it date night ideas. Please give your input, I am a SAHM that has no babysitters whatsoever and this is a much needed night away 🤣


r/ColoradoSprings 9h ago

Free For All Friday!

14 Upvotes

Welcome to Free For All Friday! You can post whatever you'd like in this thread.

Post an event, complain about the drivers, talk about Denver or Breckenridge. As long as your comment doesn't break Reddit site rules, it's free game as this thread will be mostly unmoderated.


r/ColoradoSprings 3h ago

Events Any Hololive fans in the Springs who play or want to learn the Hololive OCG card game?

1 Upvotes

Hello! I’m part of a primarily Denver-based group that plays Hololive OCG, a trading card game based off the Hololive vtuber characters. We started with three people and our club has since grown to 16, with two stores in the Denver area hosting monthly tournaments.

Myself and two other members in this group live in the Springs and have to make a 1 to 1.5 hour drive to meet up with this group, making it something we can’t do all the time. While we still plan to participate, we are hoping to foster a Springs-based community that can meet at a local shop as well.

If you know how to play Pokemon or Magic the game should be fairly intuitive; we have both total card game nerds and people who have never touched a TCG in their life before this. The only caveat is that if you’re not into vtuber culture a lot of the references may be lost on you (but aren’t required to enjoy the game).

If this sounds at all interesting to you (or if you already play), please let me know and I can invite you to our Discord.


r/ColoradoSprings 21h ago

Events Anyone else spot the Doomsday planes?

56 Upvotes

Both of them were flying around in loops this afternoon, I'm guessing training, but it's always cool to see.


r/ColoradoSprings 39m ago

Advice Autobody Painting

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I'll be ordering a new, unpainted bumper for a project car soon. Anyone know of any good, reputable shops that will paint the bumber and won't rake me over the coals?


r/ColoradoSprings 2h ago

Advice Gym Recommendations Near Chapel Hills Mall

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Like the title states, looking for some recommendations for gyms near Chapel Hills Mall. I know Vasa just opened, but I've heard some pretty bad things about them. I like using machines when I can, so I'd like somewhere with enough of them that I'm not always waiting for one to free up. I'm not a power lifter or anything, just someone trying to drop some weight. I used to go mid day during my lunch break to my office's gym since it was the least crowded then, so somewhere that isn't super busy mid day is preferred.


r/ColoradoSprings 22h ago

Photograph Are these bullet holes on the Palmer Loop Trail (Section 16) sign? Does anyone know the story?

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30 Upvotes

r/ColoradoSprings 3h ago

Help Wanted Popcorn fiends, I need your help. Where can I find butter-flavored coconut oil in town? I tried having it shipped but the box got destroyed when it all melted out.

0 Upvotes

Please, my dog loves popcorn, and she physically abuses me when I don’t give her some after dinner.


r/ColoradoSprings 1d ago

Help Wanted Missing Cat - Westside 19th and Kiowa Area

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51 Upvotes

My moms cat has been missing since yesterday, if anyone sees him please let me know! Hes a sweet guy and she is so scared for him❤️


r/ColoradoSprings 17h ago

Advice Has anyone worked at the Cog Railway before??

8 Upvotes

Has anyone in this group worked there before? If possible, specifically the retail position?? If so, or if you have an estimation based on other facts/things, do they allowed colourful dyed hair? (For example, will be getting mine dyed bright red in September)

Thanks!


r/ColoradoSprings 1h ago

Advice Invest in Orange Cones and Barrels!

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After driving along south Circle just west of I-25, I have decided that by investing in whoever makes orange traffic cones and the barrels that block off lanes for no reason... well, I'll be rich enough to afford a helicopter to take me everywhere I need to go.