Highland Lakes Travel Guide
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
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 Highland Lakes
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Easy parking, great wine options!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Chamonix Casino Hotel
Everything about this hotel was amazing! Modern, clean, comfortable. The rooftop pool was the best part! Heated pool with an amazing view, rooftop bar was nice to enjoy a cocktail in the pool. Loved the robes provided for use during our stay. Would return here in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Uniquely amazing hotel. I told them one day they didn’t have to clean and they brought me an amenities box in case I ran out of anything.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Not close enough to be walkable for Manitou but a very short drive.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators
Perfect place for a vacay.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes
Rainbow Valley
Check out nearby sights like Mueller State Park while you're spending some time in Rainbow Valley and the surrounding area.
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.
