Highland Lakes Travel Guide
Colorado Springs

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Things to do

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

Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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

Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Colorado Springs: Original Downtown Food Walking Tour

1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
"Very convenient location, easily access all the main attractions for the area. Staff were awesome across multiple shifts and breakfast times. Cleaning lady never missed a beat. Room was meticulously clean."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators
"Such a wonderful experience! The grounds are so beautiful. The castle was really nice to see. Excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
"Everything about this resorts is outstanding. Play golf if you enjoy and add to your experience!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
"Staff err very friendly, it would be nice to have ice machines on each floor, instead of just the ground level."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
"The Villa motel was great. Walking distance to all the main attractions in Manitou Springs and a shuttle stop out in front of the motel. Would highly recommend staying here if you are going to Manitou Springs!"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Cliff House at Pikes Peak
"A wonderful historic property. Nice restaurant and convenient bar for a beer after a hike. Staff were very helpful, in particular Kara - front desk manager. Very good location to explore the town."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Highland Lakes
- Central Colorado Springs
- Downtown Colorado Springs
- West Colorado Springs
- Broadmoor
- Southwest Colorado Springs

Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pikes Peak Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum while you're in town.

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

Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Broadmoor Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Broadmoor Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.


















