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.
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
"Computers went down whilst we were there. People could not check in and we were locked out of our room. Very unfortunate. They seemed very short staffed. No new towels or anything for our room. Never even came by. 5 days. Breakfast was so so. Could have been hotter. Terri was great in the breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 24 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
"The hostess who checked you in was fabulous. She was very sweet explained everything. Only downfall was when I booked the hotel the 3rd party did not tell us they were renovating."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
"Kelly and Jeff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The motel was clean, and the breakfast had eggs, potatoes, and meat, as well as the usual fare. It was a pleasant stay for us."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport
"Bathrooms were outdated with a home bathtub. Outside of that, the property was clean, well-maintained and staff were super helpful. Pool area overall was fine, but bathroom needs attention."
Reviewed on 24 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.
