Black Forest Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
Visit Black Forest
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
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
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.
The Broadmoor 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
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
30-Minute Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Top hotels in Black Forest
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Very nice friendly people and clean, comfortable rooms
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Quick one day trip. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was well equipped, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Great hotel, clean, good service
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Polaris
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Easy parking, great wine options!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Tru By Hilton Colorado Springs Airport
Very hospitable
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Black Forest
Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Ford Amphitheater.
Briargate
While visiting Briargate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Focus on the Family Welcome Center.
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Pulpit Rock Park.
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.
East Colorado Springs
While visiting East Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Patty Jewett Golf Course.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
