Founded by the Civil War Union General William Palmer, in the year of 1871, the Colorado Springs was nicknamed as the “Little London”. This nickname at that period of time was given due to its large number of the English guests. A tourist when once in the State of Colorado may find him selves a variety of things in the city to be done. Some of these are the walking tours, rock climbing and taking the exotic spa named “Premier Medi”. This place is also a paradise for the complete adventure lovers. Its rough mountains offer the tourists with the opportunity of Trail running, hiking, mountain biking as well as the climbing. Along with it are also the water sports such as the Whitewater rafting. Nightlife of this state is equally exciting with its number of nightclubs.
Tourists need to keep in mind that the most of the days of a year are sunny. The climate described is that of a high desert. If visiting in the months of the September or the October, the tourists should be carrying a sweater as well as the light jacket in their suitcases. It also has a large reputation for its number of cultural centers providing with various types of performing arts to its art lovers. The main performing art centers of the place are the Pikes Peak, UCCS Theatreworks, Philharmonic, and Children’s Chorale etc. If looking for a family place, the annual walk tour of the Evergreen Cemetery is the place to go.