Black Forest Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
Visit Black Forest
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
Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Signature Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour
Top hotels in Black Forest
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Breakfast buffet was great. Staff was superb. But unfortunately the room was mediocre and looked to be falling apart. The mini fridge was unplugged so we were unable to use it as it took 24 hours to get cold. We also had problems with our tv but staff was quick to fix it but they advertise more than ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Good location, friendly staff, and clean rooms
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
Everything was good . Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Outdoors area is nice, the rooms weren’t fully sealed under the walls meaning bugs were able to get in.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport
Great hotel! nice breakfast; clean rooms, Excellent!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Black Forest
Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Ford Amphitheater.
Briargate
While visiting Briargate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Focus on the Family Welcome Center.
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Pulpit Rock Park.
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show are top sights worth seeing.
Cimarron Hills
Visitors to Cimarron Hills enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, World Golf and Sand Creek Golf Course is worth a stop.
East Colorado Springs
While visiting East Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and The Citadel Mall.
