Highland Lakes

Colorado Springs

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

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.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak featuring mountains

Pikes Peak

Enjoy the spectacular views from the second most visited mountain in the world, just a few hours’ drive from Denver.

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy which includes modern architecture

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.

US Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals

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.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds

Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.

Cave of the Winds
Seven Falls

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.

Seven Falls

Things to do

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

€21
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

€14
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

€595
per traveller
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Ride Manitou Spring's a Guided E-Bike Tour

Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods

€94
per adult
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission

€26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

€55
per adult
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
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Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

4 out of 5
3320 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is €323 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
€323
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"Property was excellent"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Chamonix Casino Hotel

Chamonix Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is €129 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
€129
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (942 reviews)
"Room service was expensive for breakfast but all and all great place to stay for a great experience in cripple creek"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is €101 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
€101
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,274 reviews)
"Fit our needs"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek

Golden Nugget Cripple Creek

2.5 out of 5
119 N Fifth St, Cripple Creek, CO
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,210 reviews)
"Very conveniently located to just about anything you'd care to do in Cripple Creek. The staff are incredibly accommodating and the room was very nice."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Cliff House at Pikes Peak

4 out of 5
306 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is €196 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
€196
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"Very historic and a comfortable stay. Easily able to walk to all shops. Staff was super friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Magnuson Hotel Manitou Springs

Magnuson Hotel Manitou Springs

2 out of 5
311 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is €94 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
€94
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Old but clean"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Magnuson Hotel Manitou Springs
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Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes

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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.

Cascade-Chipita Park
Manitou Springs showing a small town or village and signage

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.

Manitou Springs Historic District
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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.

Northwest Colorado Springs
Ghost Town Museum which includes signage as well as a family

Midland

While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.

Midland
Glen Eyrie Castle featuring a garden, château or palace and heritage architecture

West Colorado Springs

While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.

West Colorado Springs
Old Colorado City featuring signage and street scenes

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.

Old Colorado City

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