Mountain Shadows 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.
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.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
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.
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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Things to do
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Mountain Shadows
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Very nice hotel. Breakfast buffet really needs to include bacon and the ham tasted like they heated up sandwich meat. I would appreciate some warm crunch with my breakfast.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Absolutely perfect! Beautiful. I just cannot put it in words. From valet parking, to front desk, housekeeping, room, view....everything was amazing!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
Staff was very friendly! They provided everything needed for the room! I appreciate the availability of parking spot as well. Would definitely return if I were to visit Colorado again.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Clean room, easy check-in
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Polaris
Amazing facilities, great food and the rooms are so cozy!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
everything was great very nice and helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Shadows
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
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 Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and ANA Money Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
