United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM) is a historical and cultural sports museum located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, first opened on July 30, 2020. Top of the list nearby is North American Aerospace Defense Command, 9.1 mi away. Its mildest months, May, June, August and September, bring highs of 70–83°F.
A museum inside Colorado Springs
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 33" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Colorado Springs
United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum is inside Colorado Springs, which has 202 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Denver
Denver is about 64 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS) has airline service, about 7 miles from United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
When to go
A visit to United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum can follow the seasons below.
United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM) is a historical and cultural sports museum located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, first opened on July 30, 2020. The museum is part of the City for Champions development project in Colorado Springs, though it licenses the Olympic name and operates separately from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). The museum recognizes Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have represented Team USA.
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Where to base yourself for United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Nearest for a night are Colorado Springs (202) and Manitou Springs (42).
- 1North American Aerospace Defense Command
- 2Pikes Peak
- 3Garden of the Gods
- 4Weidner Field
- 5Cheyenne Mountain
- 6Falcon Stadium
Cascade-Chipita Park
1,412 people
12 mi northwest of United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | in town | — | 202 143 hotels · 19 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 494,743 | $453K | D |
| Manitou Springs | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 42 17 hotels · 9 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 4,577 | $561K | C |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 11 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,412 | $515K | — |
| Fountain | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 7 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 29,450 | $398K | C− |
| Green Mountain Falls 48% vacation homes | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 7 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 601 | $449K | — |
| Woodland Park | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 11 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,014 | $549K | B |
| Cimarron Hills | 7 mi east | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 19,817 | $368K | — |
| Fort Carson | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 RV park | 18,019 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
These lie within 64 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw19 mi LandmarkNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
Big draw212 mi MountainPikes Peak
34 mi Park & preserveGarden of the Gods
4in town Stadium & arenaWeidner Field
Big draw61 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
57 mi MountainCheyenne Mountain
612 mi Stadium & arenaFalcon Stadium
Big draw64 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile HighPhoto credits
North American Aerospace Defense Command: Unknown, Public domain · Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Garden of the Gods: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Weidner Field: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cheyenne Mountain: Jimmy from Grand Junction, CO, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Falcon Stadium: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0
United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, answered
Is United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs?
Yes. It’s inside Colorado Springs, CO.
When is the best time to visit United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum?
May, June, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum from Aurora and Denver?
About 61 miles north of Aurora and about 64 miles north of Denver, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum?
City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum?
Colorado Springs (in town, 202 places to stay), Manitou Springs (5 mi, 42 places to stay) and Cascade-Chipita Park (12 mi, 11 places to stay).
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