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Sightseeing
Pikes Peak, the best view in Colorado Springs! You can see it from the Pike Peak View Suite, right out the front door!!
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Pikes Peak, the best view in Colorado Springs! You can see it from the Pike Peak View Suite, right out the front door!!
Garden of the Gods is a great place to spend the day. Take a picnic and hike one of the many trails. There is also a visitors center that is very interesting. Appropriate for families and children.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGarden of the Gods is a great place to spend the day. Take a picnic and hike one of the many trails. There is also a visitors center that is very interesting. Appropriate for families and children.
Must see!
** The Air Force Academy might be closed to visitors due to COVID restrictions.
166 locals recommend
United States Air Force Academy
Must see!
** The Air Force Academy might be closed to visitors due to COVID restrictions.
UCCS is about a 10 minute drive from the Suite. Pikes Peak View Suite is a great place to stay if you are bringing a student here to preview the University.
16 locals recommend
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs PkwyUCCS is about a 10 minute drive from the Suite. Pikes Peak View Suite is a great place to stay if you are bringing a student here to preview the University.
Colorado College is about a 15-20 minute drive from the Suite. Pikes Peak View Suite is a great place to stay if you are bringing a student here to preview the University
27 locals recommend
Colorado College
14 E Cache La Poudre StColorado College is about a 15-20 minute drive from the Suite. Pikes Peak View Suite is a great place to stay if you are bringing a student here to preview the University
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine RdA fun day trip!
Neighborhoods
Fun for everyone! You can walk around and have lunch, there are lots of little creative shops and dining.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Fun for everyone! You can walk around and have lunch, there are lots of little creative shops and dining.
A fun way to spend the day! Shopping, eateries, parks...all walking distance to each other. Downtown is about a 15 minute drive from the Peak View House Suite.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
A fun way to spend the day! Shopping, eateries, parks...all walking distance to each other. Downtown is about a 15 minute drive from the Peak View House Suite.
Food scene
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate PkwyFun shopping experience.
Shopping, restaurants, Costco, Kohl's, Lowe's...
21 locals recommend
University Village Colorado shopping center
5262 N Nevada AveShopping, restaurants, Costco, Kohl's, Lowe's...
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring clothes for all types of weather.
Colorado Springs weather can change very quickly, bring a little bit of everything.
Don't miss
14 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Colorado Springs
Ute Valley Park
Pikes Peak.
Ride the Cog Railway to view from the top of Pikes Peak.
Air Force Academy
Garden of the Gods.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Will Rogers Shrine Of The Sun.
North Cheyenne Cañon Park. Helen Hunt Falls, North Cheyenne Cañon Park. ...
Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum. ...
Peterson Air and Space Museum. ...
Cheyenne Mountain State Park. ...
Palmer Park.
Traveling with kids
Baby/Child Equipment
If you need baby/child equipment, please let me know. I can loan you a :
high chair
Pack-N-Play
Big stroller
Little Umbrella Stroller
I can set up a regular size crib (for an additional charge)
Some toys and books
Getting around
The best way to travel in Colorado Springs is by car.
Colorado Springs has some bus access but the closest bus stop is about a mile away.
The Pikes Peak View Suite has it's own private off-street, free parking.
Book before you go