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Drive 43
Colorado Springs Loop
A journey into the past as well as into the mountains, this drive climbs to prehis-
toric fossil beds, centuries-old Indian trails, and relics from the gold-boom era.
Drivers can even ascend the peak that inspired the “purple mountain majesties”
line in one of America's favorite songs.
Length:
About 220 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Each season offers fine scenery, but some secondary roads are closed in
winter.
Nearby attraction:
UnitedStatesAirForceAcademy,15milesnorthofdowntownCo-
lorado Springs, with a renowned chapel, scenic overlooks, and exhibits
Words to the wise:
As at all high elevations, thin air can cause health problems.
Further information:
Colorado Tourist Office
Experience Colorado Springs
1.
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs was established on dreams of health, wealth, and proper living. Founded
in 1871 as a model community for ''upright'' people, the city counted among its assets its
clean, crisp air and an average of more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Within decades
the area was booming, complete with cricket fields, palatial hotels, and sumptuous homes.
Well-to-do travelers, often seeking cures for tuberculosis and other ailments, were flocking
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