Found in the middle of Colorado, the Central Rockies region boasts a number of year-round attractions and activities. Colorado Springs is the area's largest town, famous for its proximity to Pike's Peak, one of the most visited mountains in the state. Famous the world over for unparalleled scenic beauty, the Rocky Mountains afford numerous opportunities for camping, hiking, biking, fishing and a host of other outdoor activities. Travelers are invited to soak in the hot springs found in Salida and Buena Vista, visit the North Pole in Cascade and ski at Loveland Resort and Monarch Ski Area. Alternately, visitors may enjoy golf on one of the many local courses or an aerial view of the area from a hot air balloon. For a family friendly event, the annual Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur offers eight weekends of entertainment every summer. This festival features medieval entertainment with costumed participants, food concessions, live entertainment and more.