Mountain Shadows Travel Guide

Colorado Springs

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

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.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

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

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
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
Seven Falls

Seven Falls

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

Things to do

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

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

฿796
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

฿3,505
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
1 Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

฿701
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

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

฿541
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Ride Manitou Spring's a Guided E-Bike Tour

Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods

฿3,505
per adult
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour

฿3,664
per adult
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
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Top hotels in Mountain Shadows

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

2.5 out of 5
7245 Commerce Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿1,582 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿1,582
฿1,743 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Heat worked well. Staff brought extra towels and cleaned up a bit for us. Everything in the room worked properly. Breakfast options were pretty good."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

3.5 out of 5
8110 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿2,619 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,619
฿2,886 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,591 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend The Academy Hotel."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Hotel Polaris

Hotel Polaris

4.5 out of 5
8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿3,676 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,676
฿5,215 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (480 reviews)
"The staff, rooms, and services have all been excellent. This was a wonderful experience."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Polaris
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
7265 Commerce Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿3,136 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,136
฿3,456 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Beds were comfy!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

2.5 out of 5
555 W Garden Of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿1,959 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿1,959
฿2,159 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,547 reviews)
"No issues happy with my stay"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
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 ฿6,738 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿6,738
฿9,124 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Very nice place."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
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Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Shadows

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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
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
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 Arcade Amusements while in the area.

Manitou Springs Historic District
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
Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum

Northeast Colorado Springs

While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Pulpit Rock Park.

Northeast 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

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