Barry Goldwater Visitor Center - Air Force Academy, Colorado

Kevin Maloy

The Academy is incredible. Some of the best backdrop sceneries in the world! So much history and prestige here. Every building was incredible. So well done. Absolutely worth visiting! The visitors center is very informative and the store has everything you should want in any size!

Jim Byers

It is a great place to learn about the history of the Air Force and the Academy. The building was easy to enter for the young and the elderly, and also for wheelchairs. You can get a great view of the mountains and the area close to Colorado Springs. There is a beautiful showcase with a Bible scroll from the Holocaust as well as information about a 3D cast of Jesus. Also, memorabilia, you can purchase to remember you visit.

Martin Wettstein

A wonderful place and round tour spot. Beautiful architecture. The chapel is closed for renovations till spring 2026. If you don’t have an American drivers license you must enter through the South Gate, where you have to show your passport.

Rachel Brady

The location is incredible, I love the view! The visitor center has some displays, a 20 min movie, and clothes you can buy. The Cadet Chapel is a 1/3 mile down a trail but it is closed for construction. The sign says they anticipate it will be completed in 2026

Lenny

We surprised our daughter going here on a trip out west. She has been eyeing it as a college in many years time. It's a pretty neat place, the campus, from what we can see has the usual college adornments but with uniforms and planes--pretty cool! We were allowed to see the church cathedral as well. They have a short movie that shows the 1st year of life at the academy which I highly recommend.

Celine Marie

I was shopping at BX first and did not realize there was a visitor center shop!!! Wow! Way more & amazing stock w/much more variety. I was able to find something for my whole family! A little pricey on high quality name brand items but they do offer 20% military discount! Much more selection on souvenirs like key chains & water bottles etc. Highly recommended stopping in and seeing the short Cadet video. Staff is all so helpful & friendly.

aaron bacon

This stop wasn't planned, so when we pulled up to the gate we weren't sure if we would be allowed onto the campus. They allowed us on after showing ID and allowing the gate personnel to check out the vehicle we were in.

I am glad that went made the stop the chapel and the campus were great and the visitor center had a nice museum and gift shop.

Annette Porter

This is a great place to begin your self guided tour. The lady at the information desk gave us tips for the best experience.