US Air Force Academy
The Green Guide
The Michelin Guide's review
The only military academy in the west of the country stands at the foot of the Rampart Range. The tour includes a B-52 display, two panoramic viewpoints and, the highlight of the site, the Cadet Chapel (1959-1963). Topped by 17 aluminium spires, each 46m/150ft high, this cathedral comprises individual Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and interfaith chapels. At 11.35am each weekday, the academy's 4 000 cadets march smartly to lunch. The nearby Barry Goldwater Visitor Center (open 9am-5pm) provides information on cadet life.
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