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.
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
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Top hotels in Mountain Shadows
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Clean room, very nice staff and delicious omelet. The hotel sitting area is large and very comfortable. Multiple coaches and a fireplace. Since we were not intending to use the exercise room, we were not disappointed with the broken equipment.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
Great pool great breakfast
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
It was a good and clean stay
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
The staff from check in to check out were amazing. Super helpful, very informative, very kind. Our room was tidied up everyday and fresh towels put out.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
Terrible customer service. I have contacted the propery regarding a sweater that was left behind less than 2 hours from checking out. I specifically told whomever I was texting the room number and I had left the sweater on the bed. No response whatsoever!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
The property is beautiful and the resort is wonderful. And the view! Plenty of things to do but if you want to use the pool or hot tub you have to walk through the large lobby in your suit to get to it, so we unfortunately chose not to for that reason (busy resort with a lot of people and children ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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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 Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show 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 Pikes Peak Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
