Skyway Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Happy Hour Tour Manitou Springs on E-golf cart
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Skyway
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Priced appropriately
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Very clean place. From the entry to the rooms
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
Treated like trash complete messed up my check in then charged me extra and acted like they didn’t know. Staf was rude and disrespectful
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
I had a club room with a view of Garden of the Gods , fireplace and other amenities that were quite nice- I also enjoyed their food and had a great facial at the spa with Kelsey S. I stopped for some r&r and it was perfect spot!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Staff was really accommodating to us and our dog.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
Reception was impolite, we tried to check in early we were told from 1130-310 that we would be unable to check in as housekeeping had not started cleaning. I was unwell, no sympathy, very abrupt answer no check I. Until 3.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Skyway
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 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.
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.
Southwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
