Highland Lakes 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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
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.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Highland Lakes
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Nice clean room with a great view.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Fantastic service from all staff. The cocktails in the bar and restaurant in the fine dining room were an absolutely perfect way to spend our romantic weekend getaway.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Chamonix Casino Hotel
Staff was amazing room was very clean and loved the outdoor pool
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
I love the staff! We chose the Golden nugget because we knew we’d get a nice room. But The girls are wonderful and go out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The price is perfect every time. While we we there 3 times in 2 weeks, the TV didn’t work because of an issue with direct tv. Hoping ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manitou Springs by IHG
Front desk lady so friendly!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators
This is one of the most amazing places we have stayed. Staff is very nice and area is so beautiful and quiet.. would give 6 stars if possible.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes
Rainbow Valley
Check out nearby sights like Mueller State Park while you're spending some time in Rainbow Valley and the surrounding area.
Cascade-Chipita Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Cascade-Chipita Park. You might want to make time for a stop at North Pole Colorado or North Slope Recreation Area.
Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
