Rainbow Valley 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
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
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: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
A very nice hotel
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
All of it was great except the parking system. I had self parking charges to our card for each night and there was a time where we couldn’t get out of the parking garage. We called to front desk for assistance but they had a heavy call volume at that time which is understandable but we needed out ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Lovely, clean room, although the bed was much too soft (strange issue, I'm sure). Breakfast was fine, difficult to keep soft and warm eggs. Will try the biscuits and gravy tomorrow a.m., biscuit was very good this morning.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
The 4th floor room was very nice and clean with an outstanding view of the Pikes Peak and the mountain range.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
The Broadmoor
This is where you go for a luxury getaway. Everything and everyone was amazing! Can’t wait to go back!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Room was spacious, clean, and quiet. Every staff member we encountered greeted us with a kind word and smile. The hotel was festively decorated for Christmas. We enjoyed walking out the front door and being right in the middle of the shops and restaurants in Manitou Springs. The special New Year’s ...
Reviewed on 1 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 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.
