Highland Lakes Travel Guide
Colorado Springs

Visit Highland Lakes
Things to do

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

Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

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

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

Rocky Mountain and Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours

Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators
"This is an amazing place to stay and unwind. You are litterly in the middle of Garden of the Gods. If you go a must is to tour the castle and check out the cafe and bookstore. This is listed as a spiritual retreat, and it is a place to recharge. The Billy Graham Association bought the property in ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
"I was pleasantly surprised to find our room to be very clean. This is an older motel that is well maintained. It smelled fresh as well. The bath towels were nicely thick and plush. The attendant at check in was courteous. He recommended several restaurants for meals."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
"Breakfast was very good with a lot of options! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Beds were very comfortable and the room was very modern and clean. Had a few towels that were a little dirty and off color but otherwise a wonderful stay!"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Chamonix Casino Hotel

Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
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 Pikes Peak Center 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.


















