Top Places to Visit in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs offers diverse attractions:
Natural Wonders
- Garden of the Gods: Iconic red sandstone formations, free entry
- Pikes Peak: 14,115 ft summit; drive, hike, or cog railway
- Seven Falls: Seven cascading waterfalls in South Cheyenne Cañon
- North Cheyenne Cañon Park: Trails, waterfalls, Helen Hunt Jackson ruins
- Royal Gorge: Arkansas River canyon; highest suspension bridge
Cultural & Institutional
- U.S. Air Force Academy: Campus, chapel, visitor center
- Olympic Training Center: Tours, athlete facilities
- Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center: Museum, theater, art school
- Miramont Castle: 1895 mansion, museum, tea room
Recreation & Family
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Mountainside zoo, giraffe feeding
- Broadmoor Hotel: Historic luxury resort, golf, dining
- Cave of the Winds: Cave tours, zip lines, adventure park
- Palmer Park: Urban trails, lake, picnic areas
- Manitou Springs: Historic mineral springs town at Pikes Peak base