Colorado Springs is surrounded with majesty and history. Here are some area favorites that show the beauty of the surrounding Rockies as well the strength of the Western spirit, each shown with the distance to our Colorado Springs location.
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
Northgate
Tourist attraction, Museum
History museum on 27 acres highlighting mining life with historic equipment displays & guided tours.
Fox Run Regional Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Wooded park offering lake & mountain views, plus hiking & biking trails, horseback riding & more.
Black Forest Regional Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Woodmen Valley Park
Northwest Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction, Park
Pulpit Rock Park
Northeast Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction, Park
Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views.
Austin Bluffs Open Space
Northeast Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction, Park, Nature preserve
Woodland area covering 584 acres, featuring distinctive rock formations dating to the Eocene period.
Mesa Overlook
West Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction, Scenic spot
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
West Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Museum, Historical place
Scenic park with old-fashioned houses & interpretive guides depicting farm life from 1775 to 1907.
Kissing Camels
West Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction
Garden of the Gods
Tourist attraction, Hiking area, Park
Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.
Monument Valley Park
Downtown
Tourist attraction, Park
Century-old park with ballfields & paths for running & cycling, plus a pool & formal gardens.
Schryver Park
West Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction, Park
Rainbow Falls
Cascade
Tourist attraction, Hiking area
Low-key hiking trail featuring a graceful waterfall, swimming pools & picnic areas.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
West Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction, Gift shop, History museum, Museum
Recovered cliff structures dating to 1200 with museum of prehistoric Native American life on-site.
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain
Cascade
Tourist attraction, Hiking area
Well-known mountain popular for picturesque hikes & a steep highway drive with scenic views.
Ghost Town Museum
Tourist attraction, Museum
A model town of historic structures & artifacts, with gold panning & other activities for kids.
Miramont Castle Museum
West Colorado Springs
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Restaurant, Museum
Tours of an 1895 chateau with an eclectic architectural mix, plus historical artifacts & a tea room.
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Downtown
Tourist attraction, Museum
Vast regional history & rotating exhibits, from art to Native American culture, with free admission.
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
Tourist attraction, Education center, Park, Historical landmark
This mountainside tower/shrine dedicated to Will Rogers was built in 1937 & offers panoramic views.