Highland Lakes Travel Guide

Colorado Springs

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

5/5(7 reviews)

Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy showing modern architecture

US Air Force Academy

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.

US Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals

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.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Seven Falls

Seven Falls

5/5(1 review)

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.

Seven Falls
Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds

Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.

Cave of the Winds

Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
4 out of 5
3320 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is ₹30,810 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹30,810
₹38,773 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Didn’t love I couldn’t check in at 4:00. We had to wait for the room to be cleaned. The room made a lot of noise, fans shaking the walls. Otherwise the restaurant was great. Good location."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is ₹12,285 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹12,285
₹13,640 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,207 reviews)
Family friendly
"Pool and hot are always a hit with the family, but it doesn’t open until 9 am which is a bummer if you want to access the hot tub after an early morning hike or walk. I was also disappointed the fitness center opens at 6 am. This is too late to suit my needs. Area recommendations, Hell’s Kitchen ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Chamonix Casino Hotel
Chamonix Casino Hotel
4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is ₹11,049 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹11,049
₹14,991 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free parking, 5 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
"Everyone was cool"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
2 out of 5
481 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
Stay at this hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Neat
"It was great….but changed for parking because we went through a 3rd party?"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

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Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
2.5 out of 5
120 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,419 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
₹12,419
₹13,789 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I appreciated that we were a very short distance drive to the Garden of the Gods! Store and restaurants were walking distance"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
2.5 out of 5
119 N Fifth St, Cripple Creek, CO
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,173 reviews)
"Need a better blow dryer."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes

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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.

Cascade-Chipita Park
Manitou Springs featuring signage and a small town or village

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.

Manitou Springs Historic District
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Northwest Colorado Springs

If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Colorado Springs
Ghost Town Museum which includes signage as well as a family

Midland

While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.

Midland
Glen Eyrie Castle which includes heritage architecture, château or palace and a park

West Colorado Springs

While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.

West Colorado Springs
Old Colorado City which includes signage and street scenes

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.

Old Colorado City

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