Southwest® flights from Phoenix to Colorado Springs from $119

Despite its nickname The Springs, Colorado Springs is located in a high desert with dry and sunny weather for most of the year. This makes Colorado Springs the ideal location for everything from professional athletes training for the highest levels of competition to military aircrafts practicing sky-high maneuvers. The city is located along the Southern Rocky Mountains, so be sure to glance out the window as you descent into Colorado Springs Airport to get your first look at this stunning mountain range. Once you deplane, downtown Colorado Springs is just a short bus or car ride away.

Any trip to Colorado Springs should include a visit to Garden of the Gods, a public park and National Natural Landmark. The park gets its name from the seemingly haphazard nature of the immense and colorful rock formations. These natural structures date back to prehistoric times, and have offered scientists invaluable insight into our country’s pre-Ice Age landscape. A popular location for rock climbing and mountain biking, you’ll find opportunities for every level of explorer and adventurer. If you’d prefer to take in the scenery from the ground, the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center offers plenty of tours—on foot, by vehicle, and even on horseback!