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First International Nonstop Route

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is excited to announce nonstop seasonal service to Cancún (CUN) with Southwest Airlines. The weekly service is slated to begin June 7, 2025, and is the first scheduled international route COS will serve.

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Concourse Modernization Project

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is set to receive $8 million in grant funding for its Concourse Modernization project, ElevateCOS, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The grant was awarded through a competitive process known as the Airport Terminal Program (ATP), which aims to address aging infrastructure, improve terminal capacity, enhance environmental sustainability and accessibility, and encourage competition. COS has previously received funds for the project, which commenced in September 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2026.

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Oak Meadows Park – Renovation

Located in southwest Colorado Springs, this playground completed renovation and now provides new, accessible equipment with ADA compliant parking and access to both the playground and Fire Station 16’s Community Room. Features include new, accessible surface and all new play equipment.

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Visit Colorado Springs + Recite Me Partnership

Visit Colorado Springs partnered with Recite Me, an inclusive software program that boosts website accessibility. The assistive toolbar includes features like screen reader, language translation, styling and customization, reading aids and more. It’s now live on VisitCOS.com and can be accessed from every page.

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Visit Colorado Springs + Wheel the World Partnership

Visit Colorado Springs partnered with Wheel the World to become Destination Verified and provide robust accessibility information to those planning their trips. The partnership included creation of a marketing video that showcases the region’s accessibility.

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2025 U.S. Senior Open at The Broadmoor

The Broadmoor Golf Club is proud to host the 45th U.S. Senior Open Championship from June 26-29, 2025. All-time, this will be the ninth USGA championship and the third U.S. Senior Open contested at our legendary resort. Championship tickets and volunteer registration are now available.

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2025 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Festival

For the first time ever, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame induction will be open to the public. Team USA fans of all ages are invited to celebrate the legacies of America's greatest athletes with a three-day celebration at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. With multiple opportunities to meet and interact with Hall of Famers, there's fun for all ages.

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Department of Defense Warrior Games

2025 will mark the return of the Warrior Games to Colorado Springs after more than 10 years. The Warrior Games was first held in 2010 and features adaptive sport competition between hundreds of wounded and injured military service members and veterans. Action will be hosted at Colorado College and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in July 2025.

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Ford Amphitheater – New Opening

The Ford Amphitheater is a premier outdoor music venue delivering world-class concerts with stunning mountain views in Northern Colorado Springs. As part of VENU’s innovative entertainment portfolio, it offers an unparalleled live music experience with an 8,000 capacity, VIP amenities, top-tier performances and even exclusive firepit suites.

It opened in August 2024 to a sold-out opening season and is on track for a successful 2025 concert calendar!

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ICONS – New Location

Colorado Springs’ premiere gay bar reopened in a new location in fall of 2024 after a fire damaged the previous location. The new space is nearly twice the size of the previous location and now offers a dance floor, multiple outdoor spaces and the same famous singing bartenders.

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Nacho Matrix – New Opening

Opening September 2024, Nacho Matrix celebrates the art of nacho-making. The menu includes different variations on nachos as well as the opportunity to customize. Located in the Old North End neighborhood within the Lincoln Center, next to Goat Patch Brewing.

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Hotel Polaris – New Opening

Located at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Hotel Polaris opened in late 2024. The new property features 375 guestrooms, diverse dining options including a rooftop bar and restaurant, Ascend Spa & Wellness, 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space and an indoor flight simulator.

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Mining Exchange Hotel – Rebrand and Renovation

The new Mining Exchange Hotel is now a haven for modern travelers with a nod to Colorado’s gilded past. The reimagined property invites guests to celebrate the past by embracing the rugged yet refined essence of the West through 128 re-designed guestrooms inspired by the destination. This lobby doubles as a living room for locals and guests, two new food and beverage concepts, inspiring meeting and events spaces and a full-service spa. BLK MGK, the hotel’s high-craft, full-service coffee bar is now open, with a full menu of breakfast and lunch items, a range of specialty coffee and tea beverages featuring a unique selection of tincture add-ons, along with coffee-based cocktails, wine and beer.

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Aspen Aesthetics & Wellness – New Opening

Just opened in September 2024, Aspen Aesthetics & Wellness is located at University Village in Colorado Springs. The spa offers medical aesthetic treatments, injections, botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, hydrafacial, laser hair removal, chemical peels, red light therapy and much more.

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Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center – New Opening

A holistic healing center for the mind, body and soul. Offering salt therapy, massage, red light, cold plunge, Ayuredic treatments and more.

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