Top Reasons to See Colorado Springs in the Fall

Fall’s changing colors are coming and the best way to experience the thrill of the season is to channel your inner adrenaline junkie. Colorado Springs’ highlights only become more breathtaking as the leaves change, making for a whole new experience, even if you’ve done it before. Hop on two wheels and cycle down Pikes Peak — the inspiration behind "America the Beautiful" — to see the deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and vegetation as you pass through five unique life zones. Colorado is gorgeous as seen from the ground, but take your perspective to the sky on a Royal Gorge Helicopter Tour and watch the earth below come alive. Or, for a ride as breathtaking as the view, take it in on a sunrise hot air balloon flight complete with champagne, breakfast, and the best pilots in the west. If staying closer to the ground is more your style, rock climbing among the autumn aspen trees at Garden of the Gods and exploring Pike National Forest on a horseback ride rank among the top ways to experience the Colorado Springs area.