Air Force Academy is one of the offbeat locations to visit in Colorado Springs. We can spend 2 to 3 hours at the Air Force Academy.
This is an institution for undergraduate students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree and be commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Air Force upon successful completion. This also attracts more than a million tourists every year. There is no entry fee to view the exhibits and the Chapel.
The 150 ft Cadet chapel is a major attraction here for its beautiful architecture. This chapel is an all-faiths house of worship, with separate chapels for 4 major religions: Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Buddhist. The chapel structure took $3.5 million to build, and it is recognized as CNN's most epic church in America.
The exhibit area contains videos and displays about the Academy's history, a hometown map, significant features of the Academy, a theater, and a gift shop. The theater shows a 15 min video of the Academy's history, campus, and about a day in a cadet's life here. It explains the four pillars of the Cadet training program: Character development, Academic, athletic, and military training. This facility was opened in June 1986.
After visiting the exhibits and the Chapel, we enjoyed walking through a place with the statues of aircraft and Falcon (representing the Air Force Academy).
One more benefit of being in the same city as the Air Force Academy is to see an annual air show conducted from our house itself. Here is a snap from Airshow.
Hope you liked this virtual tour.
Until next time,
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Some gorgeous shots of the planes in the air - love the jet trails!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shalz.
DeleteWhat beautiful architecture and so befitting the theme. Great pix.
ReplyDeleteYes. This architecture is unique.
DeleteMahathi, watching an air show through your window is so cool! I remember when we lived in Goa, right next to the airport and saw the take offs and landings all day long.The air force academy looks great with its statue planes and the chapel is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sulekha. I love airshows.
DeleteWhat a structure! Looks so different, and I can see why it's a good place to visit. :) Will have to make do with a lovely virtual tour for now! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIam glad you enjoyed the virtual tour Vinay.
DeleteWow! The buildings look wonderful! I've always been mesmerized when the planes fly in the air leaving a trail of smoke. I just love watching them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Reema.
Deleteas usual awesome photography... love the jet trails in the sky
ReplyDeleteThanks Nidhi.
DeleteEnjoyed the virtual tour, Mahathi! The Chapel is such a unique shaped building!
ReplyDeleteIam glad you enjoyed the virtual tour Shilpa.
DeleteI always enjoy photography in your post. and as usual, these are also the great shot and of course, I had enjoyed the virtual tour. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Surbhi. I love taking a lot of photos wherever i go. ☺
DeleteWow Ramya! I love that picture of the Airshow :) Thanks for the share, beautiful pictures, especially loved the mural.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rashmi.
DeleteWow! The architecture of that building is awesome. Loved the pictures. Clear skies and gorgeous shots.
ReplyDeleteYes Parul. Architecture is unique.
DeleteWhat a majestic architecture! Loved the pictures, all of them Mahathi. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vinita.
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