Park Vista Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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
Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver
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
Top hotels in Park Vista
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Everything that caused a two star review: stains everywhere, ripped shower curtain, dirty playpen, broken sink handle, inaccurate description of Mountain View and baby “crib” which was a dirty pack and play. On Expedia it says “Mountain View room” and the pic is cropped above the now current hotel ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Good location, friendly staff, and clean rooms
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs
We’re a lot active for kids and families!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Outdoors area is nice, the rooms weren’t fully sealed under the walls meaning bugs were able to get in.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Mining Exchange
The staff was absolutely amazing! Room was super nice, the experience was second to none. I wil be going again. Thanks for the great experience!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Park Vista
Northeast Colorado Springs
While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Pulpit Rock Park.
East Colorado Springs
While visiting East Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and The Citadel Mall.
Briargate
While visiting Briargate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Focus on the Family Welcome Center.
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Middle Shooks Run
Though Middle Shooks Run may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena.
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.
