Colorado Springs sits beneath Pikes Peak and makes a great base for multi‑week assignments — picture world‑class hiking, biking and climbing at Garden of the Gods, scenic drives, abundant parks and a lively craft‑brew and local food scene that keeps weekends interesting.
Within roughly 1–1.5 hours’ drive you can reach Denver for big‑city museums, sports and nightlife and Pueblo to the south for extra dining and cultural options, so you won’t feel stuck between shifts.