Sightseeing Guidebook
Sightseeing
Located right by Garden if the Gods. This beautiful Tudor style castle was built by Colorado Springs founder, General William Palmer. They offer many events to include a Tea & Tour. I suggest making a reservation in advance!
71 locals recommend
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StLocated right by Garden if the Gods. This beautiful Tudor style castle was built by Colorado Springs founder, General William Palmer. They offer many events to include a Tea & Tour. I suggest making a reservation in advance!
This is the only Zoo built into the side of a mountain. Ranked # 4 in the U.S! Bring good walking shoes, sunscreen, and drink lots of water! Don’t miss the fried Oreos located near the carousel. Look for the red trolly car that serves snacks.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThis is the only Zoo built into the side of a mountain. Ranked # 4 in the U.S! Bring good walking shoes, sunscreen, and drink lots of water! Don’t miss the fried Oreos located near the carousel. Look for the red trolly car that serves snacks.
You can drive to the top or take the COG railway. The road is not for the faint of heart if you are afraid of heights! The Summit House Complex is due to reopen June 30th. The former gift/ food complex is closed. There are typically high winds and expect it to be quite chilly. Bring a sweatshirt/ coat even in the summer months!
139 locals recommend
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak HwyYou can drive to the top or take the COG railway. The road is not for the faint of heart if you are afraid of heights! The Summit House Complex is due to reopen June 30th. The former gift/ food complex is closed. There are typically high winds and expect it to be quite chilly. Bring a sweatshirt/ coat even in the summer months!
Just reopened- brand new COG. If you love trains, the COG railway is for you. It is a 3 hour RT that takes you to the top of Pikes Peak. Although it’s not far from the home, leave early to find parking. Book in advance online. $58/ adult.
6 locals recommend
Cog Rail View
Cog Rail ViewJust reopened- brand new COG. If you love trains, the COG railway is for you. It is a 3 hour RT that takes you to the top of Pikes Peak. Although it’s not far from the home, leave early to find parking. Book in advance online. $58/ adult.
It’s free! One if the best places to hike. Tons of great trails. Download alltrails app or cheyennecanyon.org to help you choose. You can also drive up to the top of the mountain and overlook all of Colorado Springs. This is located by the Zoo and the Broadmoor Hotel. There is also North Cheyenne Mtn Park which costs $ 9.00 per car to enter.
114 locals recommend
North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdIt’s free! One if the best places to hike. Tons of great trails. Download alltrails app or cheyennecanyon.org to help you choose. You can also drive up to the top of the mountain and overlook all of Colorado Springs. This is located by the Zoo and the Broadmoor Hotel. There is also North Cheyenne Mtn Park which costs $ 9.00 per car to enter.
To really cool down, book a cave tour at caveofthewinds.com. I personally really enjoyed the tour. It is located approximately 15 min from the home.
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdTo really cool down, book a cave tour at caveofthewinds.com. I personally really enjoyed the tour. It is located approximately 15 min from the home.
You don’t need to be a guest to visit this beauty! They offer a parking garage $12/ for 10 hours. Spend time walking through the resort, exploring the outdoor lakes, and magnificent landscaping. Many eating areas that include fine dining or casual dining. The Golden Bee is the most affordable and casual. Suggest making a reservation.
155 locals recommend
Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake CirYou don’t need to be a guest to visit this beauty! They offer a parking garage $12/ for 10 hours. Spend time walking through the resort, exploring the outdoor lakes, and magnificent landscaping. Many eating areas that include fine dining or casual dining. The Golden Bee is the most affordable and casual. Suggest making a reservation.
Fly on a zip-line, rent a Segway, explore Colorado via by a western Jeep tour! Book online.
27 locals recommend
Adventures Out West
1335 Manitou AveFly on a zip-line, rent a Segway, explore Colorado via by a western Jeep tour! Book online.
Tejon street hosts the majority of the downtown activity. Along with the well known portion ( Tejon and Bijou st) there is a whole new south side popping up. Look up CO.A.T.I - young hip trendy bar/ food area.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
Tejon street hosts the majority of the downtown activity. Along with the well known portion ( Tejon and Bijou st) there is a whole new south side popping up. Look up CO.A.T.I - young hip trendy bar/ food area.
Located 15 min from the home, this is a tourist area full of quirky and fun gift shops. Lots of fun food choices as well!
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Located 15 min from the home, this is a tourist area full of quirky and fun gift shops. Lots of fun food choices as well!
Memorial Park is within walking distance of the home. Enjoy a stroll over to the lake and enjoy the views of Pikes Peak! Paddle board and kayak rentals at supcoloradosprings.com. Every Tues, Thur, and Sat.
40 locals recommend
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak AveMemorial Park is within walking distance of the home. Enjoy a stroll over to the lake and enjoy the views of Pikes Peak! Paddle board and kayak rentals at supcoloradosprings.com. Every Tues, Thur, and Sat.
Reserve online. It’s a bit of a drive, but worth the trip! Take a scenic train ride through the Royal Gorge.
98 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetReserve online. It’s a bit of a drive, but worth the trip! Take a scenic train ride through the Royal Gorge.