Manitou Springs Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Arcade Amusements
Take the family on an outing to Arcade Amusements during your trip to Manitou Springs. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tour the mountainside zoo to see hundreds of animals in replicas of their natural habitats. Feed giraffes and look down on the animals from a chairlift.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Signature Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Manitou Springs Historic District
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Lovely, very enjoyable
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
We were right outside of downtown Manitou, and right down the road from Garden of the Gods! The room was very clean and cozy, and the gentleman at the front desk was so kind! We arrived very late in the morning, but there was no issues because my key was left in the lock box. We will absolutely be ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
INNhale Resort and Spa
Great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Everyone here is nice, breakfast is good and rooms are good. I took away a star for how gross the pool is. They scoop it but that doesn’t fix the film that was on top of it and how milky foggy it is. Even my 9 and 11 year olds were like no thanks. I couldn’t believe people swam in it. Also you have ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Loved this beautiful place! Staff was first class, rooms large and inviting, very clean, Spa was a sanctuary!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Great place to stay. Will definitely stay there agaib
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Manitou Springs Historic District
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
Gold Hill Mesa
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Hill Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Norris Penrose Event Center and Pikes Peak Center.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and ANA Money Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
