Mountain Shadows
Colorado Springs
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Popular places to visit
![US Air Force Academy showing modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71736-Us-Air-Force-Academy.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Pikes Peak featuring mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/34000/34511-Pikes-Peak.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pikes Peak
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.
![Garden of the Gods](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191011-Garden-Of-The-Gods.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Cheyenne Mountain Zoo which includes land animals and zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74271-Cheyenne-Mountain-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Glen Eyrie Castle featuring heritage architecture, a castle and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71885-Glen-Eyrie-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Glen Eyrie Castle
Visit the English castle-like home and extensive grounds that once belonged to the founder of Colorado Springs and his family.
![Cave of the Winds](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74282-Cave-Of-The-Winds-Colorado.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Things to do
![Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48510462/81c3bf6f-0561-4577-b9b1-653ee82ea779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
![Foothills, History, and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4777465/57255245-7b7f-49b5-9800-c6d78c34203d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
![Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47476747/5dc6c5aa-b726-46a5-93de-c87ae918cbf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours
![Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47661284/4ae5f53c-6e84-44c2-a396-b7825356853d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
![The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48992285/c11b9d33-d3c7-4357-ac9f-f9664b4313fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
![Private Pikes Peak Country Tour from Denver](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1375610/41283ac6-6a37-45ac-9fc5-35b8574bc515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private Pikes Peak Country And Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Top hotels in Mountain Shadows
![The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18197/93f97392_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025
![Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/700/693/4cc7b3fc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![The Mining Exchange](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4970900/4970891/624e9341_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![Garden of the Gods Resort and Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909800/909713/516927ff_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025
![Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/50000/49943/792c58d0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
![The Broadmoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6100/6096/a7613b69_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Shadows
![Very few places offer fancy food that ALSO tastes amazing AND doesn’t break your budget!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1c64749db8871ca3e5db13f31b16cd50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Northwest Colorado Springs
While visiting Northwest Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Adventure Golf and Batting Cages.
![Glen Eyrie Castle featuring a garden, heritage architecture and chateau or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71885-Glen-Eyrie-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 featuring signage and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/54000/54378-Manitou-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Old Colorado City featuring signage and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71884-Old-Colorado-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Old Colorado City
Travelers come to Old Colorado City for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Bancroft Park and Simpich Showcase Theatre while you're in town.
![Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71890-Rocky-Mountain-Motorcycle-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Northeast Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northeast Colorado Springs, Ent Center for the Arts and Colorado Springs House of Bounce are top sights worth seeing.
![Ghost Town Museum which includes signage as well as a family](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65757-Ghost-Town-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.