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United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs

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Military Facility Educational Site Must See

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As you're driving toward this museum and military campus, the iconic accordion-shaped chapel will help you spot United States Air Force Academy. The campus, in a scenic area filled with Rocky Mountain fresh air, covers 7,500 hectares (18,500 acres) and is the place U.S. Air Force cadets start out. In addition to the museum and chapel, you can visit the athletic center, stadium, cadet field house, and more. All tours are self-guided. Plan to see United States Air Force Academy and other attractions that appeal to you using our Colorado Springs trip site .

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• By Yuet018

  The Chapel of the United States Air Force Academy is an icon inside the Academy as well as the post cards. The design is very special and beautiful. It consists of four different religious in one buil...  more »

• By TravelingJohnB80

  Being a military institution there was only so much you could see. There was a 20 minute video in the visitor center that gave insight into cadet life that was worth watching. The chapel is closed for...  more »

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• By Nathan Gallion

  The COS Racing Thinderbird Road race is the most fun anyone could have on a bicycle. It is also the Colorado State Championship race for juniors and master cyclists sanctioned by USA Cycling.

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• By Amo Cenare

  Beautiful place and inspiring. The cadet chapel is very nice. It’s a MUST visit place if you are in Colorado Springs area. Highly recommend it!

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