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.
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
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
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Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Clean, comfortable, spotless rooms. Restaurant served average meals options. They messed up my breakfast order twice!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
We had a wonderful stay. Hotel staff was friendly and hotel was very clean. Great location and good little breakfast buffet. We would definitely stay here again if we ever come to Colorado Springs again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Mining Exchange
It was a delight to stay at such a beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Clean and refreshing.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
My husband and I stayed here while visiting our niece. We were extremely satisfied with our room, the view, the breakfast, and their service. Our room was clean and completely functional. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit from MN to beautiful Colorado Springs. Thank you for making our stay so ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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.
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
