Highland Lakes
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.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore 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
Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Highland Lakes Hotel Deals
Chamonix Casino Hotel
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2025
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2025
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2025
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes
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
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs boasts natural mineral springs and access to Barr Trail. Explore attractions like Cave of the Winds and Manitou Cliff Dwellings, or enjoy downtown's shops, restaurants, and creekside park.
Northwest Colorado Springs
While visiting Northwest Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
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.
Old Colorado City
Now a tourist area, Old Colorado City boasts a shopping district with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, as well as attractions like Simpich Showcase and Magic Town at The Michael Garman Museum and Gallery.