Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains, the breathtaking panoramic beauty and comfortable, convenient way of living in Colorado Springs will make anyone feel right at home. Nearby communities include Black Forest, East Colorado Springs, Fountain, Fort Carson, Gleneagle, Monument, Security-Widefield and Woodmoor. As the second largest metropolitan area in the state, Colorado Springs' legacy of planning for the new and taking care of the old is a tradition that has endured throughout the community's existence. Park services, trees, flowers and recreational pursuits are a vital element to the area's quality of life. Uncomfortable weather extremes are rare in this pleasant climate, setting the landscape as a stage for everything from river rafting, hiking, golf, horseback riding and mountain biking, to fishing, skiing, snowboarding and hot air ballooning. Downtown Colorado Springs offers superb nightlife, hundreds of reasonably-priced restaurants and vibrant cultural experiences. Filled with delightful neighborhoods, including mountain properties, downtown lofts, condominiums, townhouses, patio homes, as well as new and custom homes, Colorado Springs real estate has it all.