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Colorado Springs

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

5/5(7 reviews)

The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy showing modern architecture

US Air Force Academy

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.

US Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals

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.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Seven Falls

Seven Falls

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore 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.

Seven Falls
Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds

Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.

Cave of the Winds

Things to do

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

฿808
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

฿22,676
per traveller
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

฿551
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

฿6,456
per adult
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

฿4,185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours
Foothills, History, and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour

฿6,164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
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Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

4 out of 5
3320 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿12,506 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿12,506
฿15,625 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and easy access to hiking. Loved the restaurants as well!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is ฿4,052 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿4,052
฿4,499 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,224 reviews)
"The property did as we hoped and expected. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Chamonix Casino Hotel

Chamonix Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is ฿4,178 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,178
฿5,669 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)
"I really loved how the rooms looked clean and modern. The bed, the bedding and the pillows were super comfortable. I didn't like that you have to request and pay $20 extra for a microwave and that they don't have a mini refrigerator that guests can use. They only have a weighted mini bar refrigerator ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs

Villa Motel at Manitou Springs

2 out of 5
481 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
Stay at this hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable, staff was helpful and nice."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs

2.5 out of 5
120 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is ฿4,535 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,535
฿5,035 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Pikes Peak Vacation
"We are on vacation and had so much fun in the Manitou / Colorado Springs area we extended our stay 1 day. The staff handled our request and arranged for us to keep our same room. The A/C was a little inconsistent in our room. We just had to adjust temperature to keep it cool"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek

Golden Nugget Cripple Creek

2.5 out of 5
119 N Fifth St, Cripple Creek, CO
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,162 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
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Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes

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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.

Cascade-Chipita Park
Manitou Springs featuring signage and a small town or village

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.

Manitou Springs Historic District
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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.

Northwest Colorado Springs
Ghost Town Museum which includes signage as well as a family

Midland

While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.

Midland
Glen Eyrie Castle which includes heritage architecture, château or palace and a park

West Colorado Springs

While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.

West Colorado Springs
Old Colorado City which includes signage and street scenes

Old Colorado City

Old Colorado City is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.

Old Colorado City

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