Manitou Springs Historic District Travel Guide
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Visit Manitou Springs Historic District
Popular places to visit
Arcade Amusements
Take the family on an outing to Arcade Amusements during your trip to Manitou Springs. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Top hotels in Manitou Springs Historic District
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
I’ve loved The Cliff House at Pikes Peak for many years. My grandmother helped save it from demolition in the 1990s, so it holds deep personal and family significance. The staff remains professional and welcoming, but the hotel’s upkeep no longer reflects its four-star rates. The décor screams “late‑90s ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Room was very clean, the staff was so nice, and the jacuzzi tub was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
INNhale Resort and Spa
Great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Amazing hotel! The ambiance with the warm fireplace, the restaurant food was delicious. The rooms were super clean and really nice. Friendly staff! The only flaw I’d say is the shower was really light pressure. But other than that, I’d want to stay here again!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Location great and the room was clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Place was clean and well kept.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Manitou Springs Historic District
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.
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.
Gold Hill Mesa
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Hill Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Norris Penrose Event Center and Pikes Peak Center.
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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
