United States Air Force Academy

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Top 1% of attractions in Colorado Springs
8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“On 29sq mi at the foot of the Rampart Range, this is the only US service academy in the West.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"The academy, which set up camp in 1954, is one of the most popular attractions in Colorado." Full review
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Don't miss the smaller chapels, including the downstairs Buddhist room.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the highest-profile military academies in the country, a visit to this campus offers a limited but nonetheless fascinating look into the lives of an elite group of cadets." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
4.0
"If you feel a need for speed, then plan a visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy...a functioning educational institution for future pilots. Your first stop should be the Visitor Center" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The visitor center offers a variety of exhibits and films on the academy’s history and cadet life, extensive literature and self-guided tour maps." Full review