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Manitou Springs, Colorado is a city near Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado. The city derives its name from two dozen mineral springs situated throughout the area, many of which have spigots that locals and tourists alike may drink from. The minerals present at each location change the flavor of the local water.
Manitou Springs was established in 1872 by the enterprising General William Palmer and Dr. William A. Bell, who recognized the great therapeutic and commercial potential of the boiling springs. They contracted John Bell, a noted landscaper from Chicago, who designed the city’s layout to mirror that of a European Spa Town. Palmer and Bell’s hopes were dashed by a subsequent financial crisis, but by the early 1900s the community had emerged as a health destination for people suffering from tuberculosis. The clean mountain air and mineral springs waters offered a healthy retreat for people arriving by rail from across the country.
While the turn of the century brought a decline in the popularity of mineral resorts, the city’s fortunes were buoyed by a local tourist industry that continues to thrive and grow today. The surrounding mountains of Colorado’s Front Range offer spectacular vistas, excellent hiking and outdoor recreation, and a vast array of historical attractions both natural and man-made. The fabled Manitou Springs and Pike’s Peak Railway charts a course from the city to the top of one of America’s most famous peaks. Revitalized by the formation of a National Historic District in the 1980s, the downtown area offers family-run inns, Bed and Breakfasts, great restaurants, and lovingly restored historic buildings.
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COLORADO (CO) LAND OF ADVENTURE -- "NIL SINE NUMINE (NOTHING WITHOUT THE DEITY)"
A sprawling natural wonderland at the heart of America's west, Colorado stretches from the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the flat grasslands of the Great Plains and from the thickly settled suburbs of the Front Range Urban Corridor to the sparse desert of the Colorado Plateau. While the forbidding terrain of Colorado's mountains drew only the hardiest of pioneers before the 1850s, the discovery of vast mineral riches near Pike's Peak drove a land rush, and the state has never looked back. Still growing in population and influence more than a century and a half later, the state retains a maverick frontier spirit through innovations in technology, commerce, environmental science and contemporary American thought.
With an area of more than 100,000 square miles, the state's vast expanse is home to a striking variety of wildlife and natural scenery. At 14,440 feet, the summit of Mount Elbert is the highest point in both the state and the entire Rocky Mountain range. Home to four national parks, the state offers unrivaled opportunities for hiking and outdoor recreation, scenic drives, art and cultural exhibits, retail shopping, amusement and leisure.
Climate
Seasonal temperatures in the state vary widely by region. Generally speaking, the Eastern Plains are quite sunny and dry, with temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F in the summer months. The Front Range Urban Corridor, home to most of state's residents, experience relatively mild winters, with daytime highs in the forties, though temperatures can plummet to single digits at night. Summers in the region are hot, with daytime highs near 90°F in July, though the dry air moderates the heat somewhat. Residents and visitors alike should be prepared for abrupt temperature changes, as conditions can vary greatly within the course of a day.
Government:
The state capital is Denver, which lies in the South Platte River Valley in the north-central region of the state. The state government consists of three branches: Executive (headed by the governor), Legislative (comprising the Colorado General Assembly), and Judicial (headed by the Colorado Supreme Court).
Taxes:
The state income tax is a flat 4.63 percent of your federal taxable income regardless of your personal income level.