Highland Lakes 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.
Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
Enjoy an outing to Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway during your stay in Manitou Springs. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway 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
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Top hotels in Highland Lakes
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators
"outside was beautiful"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
"The hotel and area is very nice. Beautiful. I wasn’t satisfied with the massage at the spa considering I asked for deep tissue and paid over $700 for a couples massage. I left still feeling like I needed a massage. Other than that, the food was delicious at the onsite restaurant. The views were amazing. ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
"Okay"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Manitou Pikes Peak Hotel
"Two night stay. Standard room experience. Friendly and helpful staff. Great view of Pikes Peak from room. good breakfast - enjoyable visit."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Chamonix Casino Hotel
"It was a very clean and hospitable establishment. Room was nice and beds comfortable. Only thing was that it advertised, it had a heated pool, but colder then cold and couldn't enjoy the swim."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
"The hotel is a cool historic spot in a great walkable part of town. The downside is that it’s currently going under major renovation and that fact was not disclosed on their website or the third parties website. We would have booked it if we’d known that fact. The renovation will be a welcome upgrade ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes
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 Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show are top sights worth seeing.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
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.
