Skyway Travel Guide
Colorado Springs
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 Skyway
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Staff helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Clean comfortable bed and room.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
It was good.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
I recently stayed at this La Quinta and had one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. I checked in late at night and was given a room that smelled strongly of cigarettes, even though I booked a non‑smoking room. I was moved to a second room, but it still had multiple issues: dirty and stained ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Mining Exchange
Great property. Convenient location, wonderful rooms, great staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
Comfy bed, clean and quiet
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Skyway
Gold Hill Mesa
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Hill Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Norris Penrose Event Center and Pikes Peak Center.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
