Black Forest 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.
Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
Enjoy an outing to Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway during your stay in Manitou Springs. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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
Top hotels in Black Forest
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
"The elevator was broke - okay, things happen. After bringing our luggage up four flights of stairs, we got to our hot room. The A/C wasn’t working properly and the toilet was not flushing. We tried several times to call down, but nobody would answer the phone. After an email, they basically said ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
"Needs replacing with new facilities! Stay elsewhere in the Springs! North end has plenty!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
"Amazing"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
"Some of the staff were very helpful but the property seemed like it was under construction. Elevator under maintenance, pool and hot tub under maintenance, restaurant closed. First room the heat and ac didn't work but we were given a free night for our troubles and a different room after the first ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
"Front desk associates were very friendly and courteous."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport
"La atención increíble, súper amables muy limpio"
Reviewed on 25 May 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 Ent Center for the Arts.
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 Patty Jewett Golf Course.
