Pleasant Valley 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
Colorado Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Pleasant Valley
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Great staff. Clean rooms. All needed soaps and shampoos. Excellent custom made omelets every morning. I’ve been staying here for about 20 years whenever I come to COS. Thanks for another great stay.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Clean room. Amazing staff. Splurge for the view, it’s worth it
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Great location, good to know about valet ahead of time ($32 nightly) or next door parking garage has parking for $1 a hour . Or in front of hotel (15 parking spots) are free at night , and $1 a hour during the day.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Check in was good. The only thing I noticed was that the soap bar holders in the shower had soap residue from previous guests. My husband felt the bed’s were hard. Great location, though.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
The room was fine though the lack of a carpet was a bit offputting. The plowing of the lot at 430 AM was disturbingly loud, and the breakfast was skimpy. But an excellent value for the money.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Broadmoor
Beautiful place great service
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pleasant Valley
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.
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 Ghost Town Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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 Ghost Town Museum.
