Fountain, CO is a relaxed, affordable small city just south of Colorado Springs that makes a comfortable base for multi‑week travel therapists — quiet neighborhoods, easy grocery/restaurant options, and close access to Fort Carson — with swift access to excellent outdoor recreation like hiking, mountain biking and scenic drives around Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
Nearby Colorado Springs (≈10–20 minutes) offers lively dining, museums and nightlife, and Pueblo (≈30–40 minutes) adds a riverwalk, breweries and wineries, so you’ll have plenty to do on days off.