Highland Lakes
Colorado Springs
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Popular places to visit
Garden of the Gods
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.
Pikes Peak
Enjoy the spectacular views from the second most visited mountain in the world, just a few hours’ drive from Denver.
US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tour the mountainside zoo to see hundreds of animals in replicas of their natural habitats. Feed giraffes and look down on the animals from a chairlift.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Seven Falls, a lovely green space in Colorado Springs. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Top hotels in Highland Lakes
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Chamonix Casino Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes
Cascade-Chipita Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Cascade-Chipita Park. You might want to make time for a stop at North Pole Colorado or North Slope Recreation Area.
Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Arcade Amusements while in the area.
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.