Rainbow Valley Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
Visit Rainbow Valley
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
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Great location and view / restaurant and staff wonderful
Reviewed on 12 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
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Great location downtown. Parking garage onsite estra but very convenient.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Yes.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
Very nice hotel especially for the price.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Nice in many ways. Pillow was stinking though. Housekeepers did not speak English. Front staff and breakfast were good. Nice room. Dogs barked in next room.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Valley
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 Arcade Amusements while in the area.
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.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, North Cheyenne Cañon Park and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
