Monument, CO - 10 Great Things to Do, Part 5

5. The U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO

1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 578-4500

The Olympic Training Center was established in Colorado Springs in July of 1978. It is the headquarters of the Olympic Committee administration and training center programs. In 1997, the $23.8 million state-of-the-art training was opened. The complex can provide housing, dinning and training for up to 557 coaches and athletes.

The Olympic Training Center Visitors Center, an $8 million facility, sees approximately 140,000 visitors annually. It features exhibits, an auditorium, meeting center, an indoor/outdoor dining facility, a store, and many other interesting sites. Tours are free and available all year round. The tour will take you through many of the training facilities, where you just might get a glimpse of an athlete at practice!

 Please check the website for exact hours of operation.