Rainbow Valley 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.
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
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado’s 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
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Garden of the Gods is a beautiful property. We’d like to thank Sara for making us feel welcome and for her kindness and warmth! All of the amenities were well kept and the restaurant is excellent. Our room was spacious with a fantastic view. We look forward to staying here again.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Mining Exchange
The bar was great! Jill checked us in and was fantastic!!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
We were assigned a handicap accessible room which was really complicated to navigate. We had to call the desk to find out how to operate the window shades. It was a switch on the opposite side of the room. The bath would fill but we never did learn how to use the shower and no one was available at ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Stayed in a suite with the kids -- beautiful view of Pikes Peak, which we all enjoyed. The pool and hot tub were fun, as was the arcade.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
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Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Its an old motel trying to look new. carpets are old and when you take a papertowel and swipe it across the rug you can see the dirt it picks up. shower and bathtub need repairs. room looks clean. no charging stations for cell phones. breakfast has only waffles no meat and no potatoes. will not be ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Valley
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.
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.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
