Do you love to travel, but your wanderlust is bigger than your budget? Consider a trip to Colorado Springs. You can enjoy this outdoor-themed city, even when you travel alone. Here are just a few reasons why…
Free Attractions Abound
There are tons of things to do around Colorado Springs without spending a penny, from visiting downtown’s Pioneers Museum, to sampling the mineral water around neighboring Manitou Springs. Even the city’s top attraction, Garden of the Gods, is free to all visitors. You could spend months doing a different free activity every day and still never run out of places to see.
Hiking is Plentiful
Imagine having a mountain park right behind your house. That’s a reality for many Colorado Springs residents. Become a temporary local and see how many you can explore. Open spaces like Red Rocks and Palmer Park offer different options for hikers depending on the length and intensity they desire.
While all hiking trails pose some inherent risks, the trails around Colorado Springs seem safer than many other hiking spots across the United States and around the world. As a solo traveler, it’s comforting to know that if you do get injured or in another dangerous situation while hiking, there are plenty of other avid hikers around, and it won’t be long until someone passes by who could help you. Trails are also well-marked and well-maintained, so it’s easy to stay on the right path.
Biking is Plentiful
If you’re a serious biker, Colorado is your playground. Mountain biking is super popular, from biking Garden of the Gods to riding the 7000-foot descent down Pikes Peak. Even beginner cyclists can join a group bike tour or even feel confident venturing out on their own. A network of greenways can take you all over the city. (Bonus tip: If you stay at ColoRADo Adventure Hostel, you get free bike rentals. Which brings me to my next point…)
It has a Hostel!
True, Colorado Springs only has one hostel, but it is a great choice. A bed at ColoRADo Adventure Hostel will cost less than a hotel, and even less than some campgrounds. But even better than that, you can take advantage of the hostel as an opportunity to meet new friends, whether casually in passing or at one of the many weekly events. You can even choose between having some privacy in your own room or meeting even more people by sharing a dorm room. So what are you waiting for?
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This post was written by Jessica Lippe, a writer and former staff member at ColoRADo Adventure Hostel.
For more of her work and adventures, check out her website!