The city of Fountain has gathered many accolades as "America's Millennium City" by the New York Times, based on its proximity to national census statistics and qualitative research on what American life was actually like at the turn of the last century. It offers visitors a lot of fun and frolic almost at the doorstep of Fountain vacation rental homes and condos, or a short drive away. It has been named as "All-America City". The city is home to Pikes Peak International Raceway and many other wonderful attractions. It also forms an easy base to explore the attractions of other Colorado communities such as Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek. The city hosts several festivals, fairs and competitions year round, Fountain Fall Festival being the most popular of them all. The festival is pronounced by pancake breakfasts, parade, arts and crafts, car show, riding and roping events, tractor pull and dance. It's more of a family entertainment festival that takes place on Labor Day annually. Apart from festivals, golf is very popular at the city that features a challenging 18-hole Appletree Golf Course. Any vacation at Fountain is a visual treat. There are attractions of every sort, all around. There is Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Museum, Pueblo Reservoir, Zoo and State Park, Seven Falls, and many more. Here from the comfort of your Fountain vacation rental you can enjoy some of the best national parks, zoos, water-parks, museums, golf courses, heritage sites and much more. |