What to do in Colorado Springs, CO

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1. Garden of the Gods

The rugged landscape of the western states of America has long been central to the region’s reputation as the Wild West and the Garden of the Gods is a stunning example of this terrain. As the low, grassy plains around Denver give way to dense woodlands, a series of rock formations rise dramatically upwards. These phenomenal red rocks are the centerpieces of the 1,367-acre (553-hectare) Garden of the Gods park, a favorite destination for hikers, mountain bikers and other lovers of the great outdoors.
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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.

2. US Air Force Academy

Step onto the campus of the US Air Force Academy to discover what goes into the training of the country's elite air force personnel. Every year, the military institution puts hundreds of cadets through a rigorous 4-year academic program.
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US Air Force Academy showing modern architecture

3. Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain is a 14,000-foot (4,300-meter) high mountain famed for its incredible vistas, high-altitude railroad and opportunities for adventure. It was named after explorer Zebulon Pike, who led an expedition to the area in 1806. Visit the summit of Pikes Peak at any time of the year to gaze across the spectacular Rocky Mountains. The view from here was the inspiration for Katherine Lee Bates' famed poem, America the Beautiful.
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Pikes Peak showing mountains

4. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a large complex on the side of a mountain. Laying claim to being America’s only mountain zoo, it sits at an altitude of 6,800 feet (2,100 meters) above sea level. The 140-acre (57-hectare) site is home to more than 800 animals representing over 200 species.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals

5. Glen Eyrie Castle

Glen Eyrie Castle is a large 19th-century house built for the founder of Colorado Springs, General William Jackson Palmer. The English Tudor-style castle was constructed in 1871 and sits on 800 acres (324 hectares) of grounds in the Rocky Mountains. Today the castle and its estate is owned by a Christian organization called The Navigators
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Glen Eyrie Castle which includes heritage architecture, château or palace and a park

6. Cave of the Winds

Venture deep into a vast underground cave network, hold on tight for hair-raising rides and enjoy stunning canyon views at the Caves of the Winds. There are adventures and activities for all the family at a natural wonder that was formed 500 million years ago.
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Cave of the Winds

7. Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Go biking, hiking and camping in Cheyenne Mountain State Park, a wilderness expanse at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain. The diverse terrain comprises 2,701 acres (1,093 hectares) and encompasses prairies and forested areas.
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Thrill to the awesome scenery, hiking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities in the rugged foothills of a mountain.

What to do in 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
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
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
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
Glen Eyrie Castle which includes heritage architecture, château or palace and a park

Glen Eyrie Castle

Visit the English castle-like home and extensive grounds that once belonged to the founder of Colorado Springs and his family.

Glen Eyrie Castle
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
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
Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Red Rock Canyon Open Space and also enjoy the hiking trails in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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Colorado Springs which includes a fountain, outdoor art and a park

Central Colorado Springs

If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Monument Valley Park are top sights worth seeing.

Central Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs showing signage and a statue or sculpture

Downtown Colorado Springs

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Restaurants, parks, street art and some of the oldest buildings in Colorado Springs make this a must-see destination.

Downtown Colorado Springs
El Pomar Carriage Museum featuring interior views

Broadmoor

If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Broadmoor
El Pomar Carriage Museum featuring interior views

Southwest Colorado Springs

If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest 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
Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum

Northeast Colorado Springs

While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Ent Center for the Arts and Colorado Springs House of Bounce.

Northeast Colorado Springs

Day trip destinations from Colorado Springs

Cripple Creek which includes forests

Cripple Creek

City Park featuring a park, a lake or waterhole and autumn colours

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