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
Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

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

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

£16
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

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

£11
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

£31
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
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Top hotels in Mountain Shadows

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 £156 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£156
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (3,497 reviews)
"People weren’t nice and friendly (desk front people)"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
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 £80 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£80
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,309 reviews)
"Great, except traffic, you can get wrecked pretty easy unless you're going east on Garden of the Gods Rd."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Hotel Polaris
Hotel Polaris
4.5 out of 5
8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is £198 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£198
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
"Every thing was great except the internet service was very slow."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Hotel Polaris
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 £131 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£131
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,132 reviews)
"Great customer service, clean room, great breakfast, great location. Thank you to the girl that was working that night she was great !"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
Quality Inn Colorado Springs South
Quality Inn Colorado Springs South
2.5 out of 5
1410 Harrison Road, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is £87 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£87
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Great experience !"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Quality Inn Colorado Springs South
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
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! (1,173 reviews)
"We stayed here not knowing what to expect. From the outside, it doesn’t look like an amazing hotel but it was very clean. The staff were very friendly and it is located in a great spot."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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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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