Garden of the Gods is located on an area of land in Colorado Springs that is believed to have been inhabited by humans for over three millennia. Though it was known as Red Rock Corral by early area European settlers, it gained its current name in 1859, after land surveyors Rufus Cable and M.S. Beach deemed it "fit for the Gods to assemble" in. It was declared a public park by the City of Colorado Springs in 1909 to preserve its unique former namesake red rock formations. Today, it is one of the most popular hiking and rock climbing destinations in Colorado, attracting over two million annual visitors for outdoor recreation. Visitors can explore the park's 15 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails or watch for more than 130 native and migratory bird species in their natural habitats. A free-admission visitor center showcases natural history exhibits and documentary showings.

1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

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