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
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
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

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 ₹18,280 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
₹18,280
₹24,753 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The Garden of the Gods was amazing, my husband and I stayed in a Casita for 3 nights, the grounds and room were beautiful. The staff was friendly and personable. Would go again in a heartbeat!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Chamonix Casino Hotel

Chamonix Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
201 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO
The price is ₹11,441 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
₹11,441
₹15,524 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (979 reviews)
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"The room and bathroom were clean and the bed was very comfortable. My only complaint was there was no small refrigerator or regular coffee maker in the room. If wished have there was a up charge. Also we had to ask for housekeeping to come every day."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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! (1,058 reviews)
"The cabin is very cute. Perfect location for walking around Manitou Springs. Quiet and safe. This is our second time staying here."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is ₹8,302 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹8,302
₹9,217 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,269 reviews)
"Loved the hot tub in the room! Breakfast not that great!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Cliff House at Pikes Peak

4 out of 5
306 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is ₹10,820 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
₹10,820
₹12,014 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,037 reviews)
"Great location for visiting the sites!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs

2.5 out of 5
120 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is ₹7,614 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹7,614
₹8,455 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The facility was clean in well maintained My room was wonderful. It made my stay that much more enjoyable"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
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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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