Florissant, CO

Florissant is a quiet, rural community in Teller County, sitting about an hour west of Colorado Springs along Highway 24. Home to a tiny population, it appeals to people looking for acreage, mountain views, and easy access to nature, with hiking trails right next door at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Everyday essentials are limited locally, so residents usually make the short drive into Woodland Park for major shopping, but the tradeoff is plenty of elbow room and peaceful high-country living.