Things to do in Colorado Springs

Activities, attractions and tours

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Western Museum of Mining and Industry featuring a small town or village
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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. Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak is the second most visited mountain, after Mount Fuji in Japan, so you can be sure of an awe-inspiring experience. It stands 4,300 metres above sea level and is the most easterly peak in the Rocky Mountains, hence the old pioneer saying “Pikes Peak or Bust”. A trip to the top of this mountain, named after the explorer Zebulon Pike who first led an expedition here in 1806, will reward you with stunning panoramic views across the Rockies and the four surrounding states.
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Pikes Peak featuring mountains

3. 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

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 which includes land animals and zoo animals

5. 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

6. 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 featuring heritage architecture, a castle and a park

What to do in Colorado Springs


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Areas of Colorado Springs

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

Central Colorado Springs

While visiting Central Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum.

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

Downtown Colorado Springs

Travelers come to Downtown Colorado Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pikes Peak Center and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum while you're in town.

Downtown Colorado Springs
El Pomar Carriage Museum featuring interior views

Broadmoor

While visiting Broadmoor, you might make a stop by sights like Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Broadmoor Golf Club.

Broadmoor
El Pomar Carriage Museum featuring interior views

Southwest Colorado Springs

While visiting Southwest Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Broadmoor Golf Club.

Southwest Colorado Springs
Glen Eyrie Castle featuring a garden, heritage architecture and chateau or palace

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

If you're spending some time in Northeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Pulpit Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Colorado Springs