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
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Black Forest
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
"We have stayed at the academy hotel many times over the years and it used to be, hands down, the best place to stay in C.S. However, under new ownership, the quality of everything has gone down hill!! If you've stayed here before April 2026 and are planning another trip, lower expectations, because ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
"I didn’t like having to ask for hangars and kitchen utensils (primarily because my phone didn’t work). I prefer drawers vs cubby holes and the room needed another mirror besides just the bathroom. Room was clean & beds were comfortable."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
"Front desk and cleaning staff were kind and helpful. Building itself could use some updates. The soap/lotion/bodywash/Shampoo/conditioner worked great and SMELLED AMAZING"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
"We loved our stay. The newly renovated rooms are clean and nice. There is still a little construction around but that should be done soon. We would stay here again. The breakfast is amazing."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
"Front desk woman at check in was wonderful!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
"This historically-themed hotel is a nostalgic, 1970s-era hotel with large rooms, a banquet area, a bar, a pool and arcade (yes…. Arcade) for kids of all ages . Very convenient access to several restaurants and bars within a 7 minute walk, as this is a downtown location. Approximately 25 minutes to/from ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Black Forest
- Central Colorado Springs
- Downtown Colorado Springs
- West Colorado Springs
- Southwest Colorado Springs
- Broadmoor
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pikes Peak Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum while you're in town.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
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.
Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
