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

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
The staff here is absolutely amazing! Our room was kept stocked and cleaned daily, and super helpful if we needed anything! The views from the rooms are incredible, and the property has so many amenities and restaurants and is kept up so nice. Highly recommend!! We took our 6 and 4 year old and had ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

The Mining Exchange
The bar was great! Jill checked us in and was fantastic!!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Great view. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Our room was clean and had a great view. When i checked in they asked if i wanted a city view or mountain view. That was up to me. Within walking distance to many restaurants and bars. Pool, hot tub and arcade games/pool tables open 24 hrs. Plus they have a bar and restaurant in the lobby. Starbucks ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
If you are looking at where to stay just book this place. You won’t be disappointed. We were very impressed with our stay. Beautiful luxury place. Staff were all very nice. Breakfast was delicious. Housekeepers did an amazing job. The spa services were amazing. Pay extra for a mountain view, you ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Internet was rigged for slow-running unless more $ paid. OK tho, seems to be standard these days. Otherwise very nice stay.
Reviewed on 6 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, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center 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.
