Rainbow Valley 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
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission

฿954
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
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
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Top hotels in Rainbow Valley

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 ฿2,163 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,163
฿2,384 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,527 reviews)
"The room was nearly perfect however the chair provided was badly stained and gave off an “Ick” factor"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿8,380 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿8,380
฿10,957 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,025 reviews)
"This resort was beautiful. Our private cottage was clean, spacious and had all the amenities we needed. The food in the restaurants was superb."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
3150 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿3,834 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿3,834
฿4,225 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,236 reviews)
"Great Hotel for a quick overnight stay or a longer stay. Clean, comfortable, and the staff is friendly. Don't miss the pizza!!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

3 out of 5
201 East Kiowa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ฿3,325 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿3,325
฿3,664 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,096 reviews)
"Great location in downtown Colorado Springs."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Chamonix Casino Hotel

Chamonix Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is ฿3,512 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,512
฿4,910 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (953 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful!!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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! (1,037 reviews)
"Overall good and reasonable accommodations. Walking distance to downtown and a free shuttle to Cog Rail is across the street. One thing was a surprise is they charge for overnight parking and it says nowhere when you book."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Valley

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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 Arcade Amusements while in the area.

Manitou Springs Historic District
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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Skyway

If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.

Skyway
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
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

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