Attractions around Colorado Springs
Explore 129 attractions, restaurants, shops around Colorado Springs
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Garden of the Gods
1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904-1247
Jam-packed with dramatic rock formations, the Garden of the Gods is a prime spot for hiking amid beautiful scenery. Stop for a photo by the Steamboat Rock, then set out to trek the 21 miles of trails within the park. The 1.5-mile-long Perkins Central Garden Trail is wheelchair accessible and runs between all the major sights like the Kissing Camels. On your way back, grab a snack and shop for souvenirs at the gift shop. Located on the outskirts of Colorado Springs, the Garden of the Gods can be visited for free—parking included. – Tripadvisor
4.5 (4917)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5755
Colorado Springs is home to America’s mountain Zoo, named #5 Best Zoo in North America by USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Awards in 2024. Advance e-tickets are required. Located at 6,714 feet above sea level, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers breathtaking views of the city and of its animals. The unique design of the Zoo’s animal exhibits gets guests closer than ever before. Hand-feed one of the largest reticulated giraffe herds in the world, watch grizzlies swim with trout, hop next to red-necked wallabies and get hands on with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents in The Loft. Have a WILD adventure at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – see the animals, eat a gourmet lunch at the Grizzly Grill and ride the Mountaineer Sky Ride to the Zoo’s summit. Visit 365 days a year for family fun at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The Zoo may close early for special events. Visit cmzoo.org for tickets, daily hours and planning information.
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United States Air Force Academy
4102 Pinion Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80840-2502
Visitors can tour this modern sprawling campus that includes the Academy, Falcon Stadium, a chapel and Arnold Hall, a museum honoring Air Force personnel.
4.0 (2014)
Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Seven Falls is a magnificent series of waterfalls located in a 1,400-foot-tall box canyon outside Colorado Springs. Several walking and hiking trails, as well as delectable dining options await. From the parking lot, ride the free shuttle to the park’s entrance. Then enjoy a leisurely walk of .8 miles through the canyon to the base of the falls, where you can tackle two sets of staircases to further enjoy the views or take the elevator to reach Eagles Nest observation deck. Enjoy Restaurant 1858 for Colorado cuisine or Falling Waffles for a delicious bubble waffle treat. If you're looking for an adrenaline-filled experience, zip line over South Cheyenne Creek with Broadmoor Soaring Adventures. Parking and tickets for zip lining are separate.
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Old Colorado City Historic District
West Colorado Ave & 24th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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Olympic Training Center
1 Olympic Plz, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5780
The Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center is home to Olympic hopefuls in various sport disciplines. Take the guided walking tour and see the facilities in which athletes train as the aspire to be part of Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Games!
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Red Rock Canyon
south of U.S. 24 near 31st St. base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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Academy Riding Stables
Colorado Springs, CO
We offer breathtaking horseback rides through the Garden of the Gods. Please go to our website to make online reservations. If you have any questions at all please feel free to call. We can't wait to meet you!
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Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-5001
Nestled on 750 breathtaking acres with 95 rooms, Glen Eyrie's stunning beauty and rich heritage creates a place where guests can get away to rejuvenate and spend time in a safe setting. Glen Eyrie provides a unique guest experience which sets the stage for all to discover, explore, and be transformed. Guests can enjoy overnight stays, historical tours, Castle teas, enriching programs, retreats, group events or a conference. Come visit the home of General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of the city of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a ministry of The Navigators, and is built upon the unique intersection of natural, historical, and spiritual heritage.
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Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road North Cheyenne Canon Park, Colorado Springs, CO
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Cosmo's Magic Theater
1045 Garden of the Gods Rd Ste I Garden Of The Gods Plaza: Corepower Yoga, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
After nearly 2 decades as a full time performer in Los Angeles, Cosmo Solano has returned home to Colorado and performes weekly in this intimate, elegant, beautiful little theater. Enjoy evening performances of world class sleight of hand and magic for grown ups in the evenings, (teens and older) and our "kidshow" matinees for families with younger children 3-13 yrs. All shows are "family friendly".
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Focus on the Family Bookstore
8685 Explorer Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1049
Focus on the Family's Welcome Center and Bookstore is located directly off the interstate! We’ve welcomed more than five million guests through our doors since opening in 1994. Guests can become better acquainted with Focus on the Family through a self-guided walking tour and have fun with their children in the Kids’ Korner play area and Whit's End Soda Shoppe. Kids’ Korner includes A-Bend-A-Go, a three-story corkscrew slide that's 76-feet long. Riders must be at least 43 ½ inches tall and no taller than 5'9". Your child can record his or her voice on an actual Adventures in Odyssey episode written just for KYDS Radio. The complimentary CD you'll take home is sure to become a family keepsake. Space is limited, and reservations are taken onsite. Our bookstore offers Christian books and resources to equip believers in all stages of life in the fields of marriage, parenting, apologetics, and general Christian living. We look forward to seeing you!
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North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center
2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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Ghost Town Museum
Highway 24 At 21st Street Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO
Relive the racy days of the Old West when miners dug for gold and cowboys rode the range at this reconstructed ghost town and museum.
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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2206