Garden of the Gods Park. A free, 1,367-acre City Park and National Natural Landmark featuring towering red sandstone formations shaped over 300 million years — TripAdvisor's #1 U.S. park. The 21 miles of trails, rock climbing, and jeep tours make it the undisputed centerpiece of any Colorado Springs visit.
Pikes Peak — America's Mountain. The iconic 14,115-foot summit that inspired 'America the Beautiful' can be reached by the world's highest cog railway, the Pikes Peak Highway, or the grueling 13-mile Barr Trail. The views from the top — and the legendary summit doughnuts — are worth every foot of elevation gained.
Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The highest cog railway in the world has been climbing Pikes Peak since 1891, passing ancient Bristlecone pines estimated at over 2,000 years old on a roughly 3-hour round trip. A relaxed, accessible alternative to the highway drive or trail hike.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Consistently ranked among the top ten zoos in America, this AZA-accredited mountainside zoo at 6,714 feet lets visitors hand-feed one of the largest giraffe herds in the country. The elevated setting gives it a scenery edge no flatland zoo can match.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls. Seven cascading waterfalls dropping a combined 180 feet through a dramatic 1,400-foot box canyon — the only Colorado waterfall on National Geographic's international list. An illuminated evening visit turns the scene into something genuinely magical.
Manitou Incline. This legendary 2,768-step climb gains nearly 2,000 feet of elevation in under a mile along a decommissioned funicular railway bed — one of Colorado's most intense urban hikes. Free reservations through the City of Colorado Springs are required and open up to 8 weeks in advance.
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. Colorado Springs is 'America's Olympic City,' and this architecturally striking museum at the foot of Pikes Peak tells the full story of Team USA across 12 galleries with deeply immersive, accessible exhibits. An emotional, world-class attraction that surprises even casual sports fans.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. One of America's premier show caves sits at the mouth of Williams Canyon near Manitou Springs, offering underground tours ranging from family-friendly Discovery walks to muddy Expedition crawls. Above ground, the Terror-Dactyl free-fall ride and Frontier Zip Lines deliver pure adrenaline over a 200-foot canyon.
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Signature Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour — 5.0★ (785 reviews)
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Cocktails & Tacos Tour in Colorado Springs — 4.9★ (94 reviews)