Rainbow Valley Travel Guide
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
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.
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.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Broadmoor 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.
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
It was a quick one night stay but the room was clean and spacious. Super courteous staff. Super convenient and free continental breakfast that tides you over until your next meal. Really close to other food options. Beautiful sights, surrounded by mountains. It was a super duper stay all around, ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Nice clean room with a great view.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Mining Exchange
It was a delight to stay at such a beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Fantastic service from all staff. The cocktails in the bar and restaurant in the fine dining room were an absolutely perfect way to spend our romantic weekend getaway.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
the room was clean.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Valley
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
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Rainbow Valley Travel Guide
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- US Air Force Academy
- Cave of the Winds
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space
- Manitou Incline
- Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Double Eagle Casino
- Monument Valley Park
- Norris Penrose Event Center
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- Memorial Park
- The Brass Ass Casino
