Highland Lakes Travel Guide

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
Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

5/5(1 review)

Thrill to the awesome scenery, hiking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities in the rugged foothills of a mountain.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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

Things to do

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

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

£13
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

£95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

£147
per adult
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

£37
per traveller
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Jeep Tour - Pikes Peak or Bust

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

£122
per adult
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

£81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
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Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is £119 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
£119
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,182 reviews)
"Very clean, staff was friendly. Breakfast is what you would expect. Parking right out front."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
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 £367 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£367
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,016 reviews)
"incredible scenery unfortunately practically unseeable from our Casita had issues w TV and front desk was not only unhelpful, they were misleading"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
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 £109 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£109
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Close to natures attraction"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
Chamonix Casino Hotel
Chamonix Casino Hotel
4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is £128 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£128
13 Jul - 14 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! (767 reviews)
"This place is very nice."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
4 out of 5
306 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is £189 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£189
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay. The room was lovely. We had issues with both the spa tub and the steam shower. The staff kindly removed our valet fee to help cover the issue. Food onsite was wonderful."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Cliff House at Pikes Peak
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! (1,160 reviews)
"No shuttle service to the mainstrip"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

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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 Arcade Amusements 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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