Mountain Shadows 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 Mountain Shadows
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Mike, she was awesome!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
A cozy cottage (with a jetted tub) and delicious food, all against the beautiful backdrop of Garden of the Gods, made for the perfect night away for my husband and me.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
The room was very clean. Staff was friendly. There was no coffee pot or microwave in the room. However, it was excellent for a budget hotel.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Security deposit is high..but the place is good for the price. Nice clean rooms
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Polaris
Wonderful
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Staff was great, room was clean!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Shadows
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
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.
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.
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Ent Center for the Arts and Colorado Springs House of Bounce.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
