Manitou Springs Historic District Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
Visit Manitou Springs Historic District
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 The Broadmoor 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
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Manitou Springs Historic District
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Cannot say enough about our stay! Helpful and inviting staff at such a charming hotel. We did not eat on site, but loved that it’s located adjacent to the cute downtown shops and restaurants. So great we want to make this a yearly couple getaway!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Always enjoy our stays. Clean and the staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
INNhale Resort and Spa
Super friendly, spotless and warm and cozy
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Nice
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
A real full-service hotel. Great staff, Clean room, Great breakfast, reasonable price.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
It was a clean and rhe bed was comfortable and easy to get to and close to the stuff i wanted to do.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Manitou Springs Historic District
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Ghost Town Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
