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
Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything was great from start to finish, and the views from our room were absolutely stunning. A special thank you to Sarah at the concierge desk, she truly went above and beyond to make our stay memorable with her exceptional service and attention to detail. ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Super friendly staff and ver clean property.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Excellent Room , nice Location, Staff Are very Helpful..
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Clean and comfortable, convenient parking
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Broadmoor
Large and comfortable room, impeccable service and excellent amenities. This hotel rivals many old world European hotels.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Room was great/vary clean. Staff was excellent. The only thing that needed help was the buffet. Food was find but cold plates and a chilly dinning room distracted from the other wise enjoyable stay. The dinning staff provided excellent service also.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 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 Ruxton's Trading Post 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, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park 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.
