Highland Lakes Travel Guide
Colorado Springs

Visit Highland Lakes
Things to do

Rocky Mountain and Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours

Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs: Original Downtown Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
"Cannot beat for the price. Large clean comfortable room with separate sink and shower/toilet areas (so two can be getting ready)... microwave, fridge, good mattress. Front desk staff so nice and made you feel welcome"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Chamonix Casino Resort
"It’s very nice, friendly staff… somewhat limited food options… 980 wasn’t great but this is hands down the nicest place in Cripple Creek."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Manitou Pikes Peak Hotel
"Room was clean and well maintained. Breakfast options were good (we are vegetarians). The staff who checked us in at 1:30am was extremely kind and prompt with his service. Cleaning staff are also diligent. The location of this hotel is perfect for those who want to hit Pikes Peak, Manitou Incline ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
"If you are driving in, then you should be fine. I ride a bus from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek and missed the last local shuttle service to the property so I walked the steep hill to the property. The thoroughness of the cleaning of the room should be better. The building and the room are modern. ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Highland Lakes

Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Pikes Peak Center 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.

Black Forest
If you're spending some time in Black Forest, Black Forest Section 16 and Forest Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

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

Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.



















