The most famous national landmarks blend our colorful history with beautiful or quirky aesthetics.

1. Built over the course of 36 years, the Washington Monument sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The obelisk is the tallest structure in town.

Washington Monument

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Colorado Springs is located in central Colorado, just 60 miles/110 km south of Denver. Each year, our region enjoys 300+ days of sunshine and mild temperatures. The Colorado Springs Airport provides easy access from within the United States, and if flying in to Denver International Airport, an hour’s drive south.

Pikes Peak Colorado Springs

These ski areas have numerous resorts in close proximity, increasing skiers’ choices.

1. Salt Lake City, Utah. Boasting “The Greatest Snow on Earth,” this city has nine top ski resorts less than an hour apart, including Alta, Snowbird and Deer Valley, which has been ranked the No. 1 ski resort in North America.

2. White Mountains, New Hampshire. Stay in North Conway, the epicenter of New Hampshire skiing, with eight resorts within driving distance. Intermediates like the groomed trails at Bretton Woods. Wildcat and Cannon Mountain are known for their narrow chutes.

Park City Ski Resort Utah

Nature lovers will find much to explore at America’s colorful and diverse gardens and arboretums.

1. Denver Botanic Gardens and its two satellite locations offer a range of experiences for plant lovers, from alpine tundra at Mount Goliath to plants from around the globe at the York Street gardens.

2. The 446-acre U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., is run by the government as a research facility, but it’s open to the public and boasts and impressive collection.

Denver botanic gardens

Urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure in Denver, the Mile High City, with a major league-baseball stadium at the center of downtown, an architecturally stunning art museum, and towering skyscrapers amidst more classic refurbished buildings.

But look to the west to see where Denver distinguishes itself. Driving along Interstate 70, from Denver International Airport to downtown, suddenly the Rocky Mountains, snow-peaked and monumental, appear in the distance.

Denver Sklyline

The BROADMOOR is the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards.

The 5 star Colorado Springs resort is located on 3,000 lush acres under the shadow of Cheyenne Mountain and offers an award-winning day spa, fitness center, two swimming pools, three outdoor hot tubs, one lap pool; 54 holes of championship golf, six tennis courts with tennis camps; children’s programs; 24-hour room service, valet parking, 24 specialty retail shops; and pet friendly.

Broadmoor Resort

 
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