Rainbow Valley Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
Visit Rainbow Valley
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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore 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.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
We enjoyed the room size in our suite. We wish breakfast had more options.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Great staff! Easy self park.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
Overall great place to stay!! Convenient to many attractions in the area, very clean, quiet and safe. Breakfast buffet is pretty good too!!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Everyone was friendly and the place was awesome
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Excellent customer service Stephanie checked us in and went above and beyond accommodating us! She is a true asset to your organization!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
The location was near Garden of the Gods. Other roads were easily accessible from this location The breakfast was wonderful and the facilities were clean. This location is also close to the Manitou Springs attractions which could either be driven or walked to. The hotel wasn't the newest with the ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Valley
Cascade-Chipita Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Cascade-Chipita Park. You might want to make time for a stop at North Pole Colorado or North Slope Recreation 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 Arcade Amusements while in the area.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
