Highland Lakes

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Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

5/5(7 reviews)

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

€22
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

€15
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Ride Manitou Spring's a Guided E-Bike Tour

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

€95
per adult
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
1 Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

€19
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

€95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in 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
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Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Villa Motel at Manitou Springs

Villa Motel at Manitou Springs

2 out of 5
481 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
Stay at this hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Easy to get to"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
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 €399 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€399
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Great property. Will stay there again"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is €120 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
€120
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,231 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Chamonix Casino Hotel

Chamonix Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is €151 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
€151
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (843 reviews)
"Beautiful property with excellent dining and casino…. Best in town!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs

2.5 out of 5
120 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €129 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
€129
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff is helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The location is great, with close proximity to Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, shopping and more. There in also a free shuttle that picks you up next door. We had a safe, quiet stay."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators

Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators

2.5 out of 5
3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO
Book a stay at this business-friendly lodge in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The view from the room and all around property was amazing. The breakfast in the morning was quick, easy and delicious. Staff was really friendly and cared."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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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 Ruxton's Trading Post 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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