Community Information for Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region

Downtown Colorado Springs  – A vibrant small city with an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, museums, and parks with hotels and transportation easily accessible. 

School District - Colorado Springs 11

West Colorado Springs – Outdoor adventures abound in this quiet, established, nature-loving side of town that is home to Garden of the Gods. 

School districts – Colorado Springs 11, Academy 20

Southwest Colorado Springs – Anchored by Fort Carson at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain, the southwest side of town is also home to The Broadmoor, North Cheyenne Cañon, and some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the area. 

School districts – Cheyenne Mountain 12, Harrison 2

Northgate – Situated just outside the United States Air Force Academy, this growing community is full of upscale homes, mountain views, and a variety of recreational opportunities. 

School district -  Academy 20

Briargate – Large, established master-planned community full of parks, shopping, eateries, and easy access to the United States Air Force Academy. 

School district – Academy 20

Powers Corridor – This rapidly growing area is full of shopping, dining, and entertainment, making this area popular with families. 

School districts – Falcon 49, Colorado Springs 11

Black Forest – Full of tall Ponderosa Pine trees, this tucked-away area offers quiet, private living with the convenience of the city just down the road. 

School districts – Academy 20, Falcon 49, Lewis Palmer 38

Falcon/Peyton – For those looking for more of life on the plains, Falcon and Peyton offer just that, but with towering views of Pikes Peak in the distance.

School districts – Falcon 49, Peyton 23

Banning Lewis Ranch – Located east of Colorado Springs, this large master-planned community offers numerous amenities and is one of the fastest growing communities in the area. 

School district – Falcon 49

Fountain Valley – The towns of Fountain, Widefield, and Security make up the Fountain Valley, located close to Fort Carson and south of Colorado Springs. This growing area has a small-town feel with the conveniences of urban living. 

School districts – Harrison 2, Widefield 3, Fountain 8

 Manitou Springs – Situated just minutes northwest of Colorado Springs, this popular tourist area boasts nature trails, mountain adventures, breathtaking landscapes, and mineral springs. An eclectic variety of shopping, art galleries, and restaurants also line the streets.  

School district – Manitou Springs 14

Tri-lakes – Comprised of the towns of Palmer Lake, Monument, and Woodmoor, this area offers mountain living with an abundance of wildlife, trails, and parks. With its location along the Palmer Divide, there is easy access to both Colorado Springs and Castle Rock. 

School district – Lewis Palmer 38

Teller County – Surrounded by Pike National Forest, Teller County is home to quaint small towns rich with history. Teller County sits just northwest of Colorado Springs and boasts grand mountain views, rolling forests, and hiking trails galore. 

School districts – Woodland Park RE-2, Cripple Creek-Victor RE-1