Mountain Shadows Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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Popular places to visit
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.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
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.
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.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Broadmoor 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.
Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
Enjoy an outing to Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway during your stay in Manitou Springs. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Ride Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods Best Guided eBike Tour!
Pikes Peak Phantom: Specters of Colorado Springs Ghost Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Mountain Shadows
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
"Stayed here for one night during our road trip and overall we were pleased with the experience. The young lady on reception at check in wasn’t very friendly or welcoming. I hope she is educated that she is working in hospitality and a smile and welcoming greeting is a basic requirement to set a good ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
"parking ok"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
"It's a brand new place so is clean. breakfast is a grab and go. We only stay for 2 nights"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
"Jeff at the front desk is a delight. Personable and knowledgeable. We always stay at a hotel with a pool, but this one had a lot of teenagers in there all night causing chaos. The pool is small, so we didn't swim. The remote needed its batteries changed, so that was a challenge to get the TV to work. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
"Breakfast,as always was superb, shame the pool and other areas are being renovated"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
"Overall, staying at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort wasn't a terrible experience. However, the first morning after I had a shower, I tried to use the hairdryer and it practically blew up in my hands. It was extremely cheap and right after turning on heated up to red, crackled and died. When I picked ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Shadows
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show are top sights worth seeing.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
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 Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
