Rainbow Valley Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
Visit Rainbow Valley
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
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
"This historically-themed hotel is a nostalgic, 1970s-era hotel with large rooms, a banquet area, a bar, a pool and arcade (yes…. Arcade) for kids of all ages . Very convenient access to several restaurants and bars within a 7 minute walk, as this is a downtown location. Approximately 25 minutes to/from ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
"DONT GO HERE ITS AWFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t expect a fast check in even if it’s pre paid for. the staff take extra long hoping the line thins. Then if you don’t have physical copies of i.d they accuse you of credit card fraud but first you have to wait 4 hours in orders to get that far. Then ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
"Everything was amazing our stay was absolutely fantastic and the view from the mountains side rooms was breathtaking to see at all times of day"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
"A"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
"Good, quiet,. Affordable place to stay"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
"Beautiful resort and excellent staff. However our toilet was plugged and our fans in bathroom were not working. View was spectacular"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Rainbow Valley
- Central Colorado Springs
- Downtown Colorado Springs
- West Colorado Springs
- Southwest Colorado Springs
- Broadmoor
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena 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.
Southwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
