Colorado Springs sits at the foot of Pikes Peak in southern Colorado, with red rock formations, mountain views, and a strong military presence. Garden of the Gods Park offers towering red sandstone formations with trails and views of Pikes Peak, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway climbs to the summit of the mountain, and the United States Air Force Academy sits north of the city with a distinctive chapel. Old Colorado City preserves the original townsite with shops and galleries, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers mountain views and animal exhibits.