Mountain Shadows Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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Popular places to visit
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.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Broadmoor Seven Falls, a lovely green space in Colorado Springs. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.
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 Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Signature Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Mountain Shadows
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Need more hot water
Reviewed on 16 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
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
The Mining Exchange
If I could design my own hotel room, it would look exactly like where we stayed. Such a gorgeous hotel
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Beautiful resort, very friendly staff, clean and lots of activities to do with family. Absolutely loved our stay !!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
great location, everything you need. good breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Shadows
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
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.
