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.
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.
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.
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 Downtown Food Walking Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Luxury Jeep Tours
Top hotels in Highland Lakes
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
"The breakfast was poorly prepared."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
"This is a well maintained and clean property within walking distance to downtown."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
"Front desk staff was very and even checked us in early"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators
"From check-in to check-out our stay at Glen Eyrie was impeccable. All of the staff persons were warm, friendly, and very helpful. The entire property was all perfectly manicured and clean. Couldn’t have expected a more perfect experience."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
"Clean and nice rooms."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
"The room was very clean and well appointed. Loved the huge bathroom with heated potty seat and heated towel bar! We went to the bar/ restaurant while there and the food was delicious!!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Highland Lakes
- 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.
