Air Force Academy, United States

Off the Beaten Path in Air Force Academy

The real Air Force Academy lives beyond the tourist trail. In the neighborhoods where locals actually spend their time, you'll find the authentic character, the unmarked restaurants, and the quiet corners that make a city worth knowing.

The United States Air Force Academy — a strikingly modern campus at the base of the Rampart Range in Colorado Springs, defined by its iconic aluminum chapel.

Top Off the Beaten Path Spots

•Cadet Chapel — SOM's 1962 aluminum-and-glass masterpiece with 17 soaring spires, a National Historic Landmark and one of the most visited buildings in Colorado
•The Terrazzo — the central cadet area where formations occur against a dramatic backdrop of the Rocky Mountain Rampart Range
•Falcon Stadium — the 46,000-seat football stadium with panoramic views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range

Hidden Off the Beaten Path Gems

•The Air Gardens — memorial gardens between the Terrazzo and the dormitories featuring static aircraft displays and quiet reflection spaces

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