Mountain Shadows Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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Popular places to visit
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
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.
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.
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.
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
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Mountain Shadows
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Excellent
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Staff, cleanliness. Parking
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
The cottage was amazing. Staff was incredible. The views and fireplace were top tier
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
I had a great time. The staff and food was wonderful. I recommend it to anyone that visits Colorado Springs.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Very clean spacious room , right in the heart of downtown with bars just a short walking distance and breakfast buffet , the best buffet post pandemic i had in the last couple of years Definitely recommend anf will stay here next time I am in Colorado Springs
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Polaris
Clean room and great customer service
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain Shadows
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame 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 Arcade Amusements 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 Ghost Town Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
