Highland Lakes 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

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

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

£13
per traveller
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

£22
per traveller
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle
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
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs

Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs

£66
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
Jeep Tour - Pikes Peak or Bust

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

£129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £102 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£102
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,238 reviews)
"Loved our stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Chamonix Casino Hotel

Chamonix Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is £129 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£129
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (871 reviews)
"Amazing time, beautiful and scenic."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
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 £326 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£326
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The views of the property were amazing and there were plenty of activities to engage in. The service from the hotel staff was excellent. The restaurant was below average in both service and food quality and did not match the hotel's atmosphere. The coffee shop was a nice addition and the hotel should ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
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! (1,182 reviews)
"Staff very attentive."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
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! (1,029 reviews)
"Great location…great staff!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Cliff House at Pikes Peak

4 out of 5
306 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is £180 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£180
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice old hotel. Needs a little loving care and it would be really nice. Beds comfortable and bathroom updated."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Cliff House at Pikes Peak
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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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