Black Forest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Black Forest
Popular places to visit
Garden of the Gods
Experience the majesty and drama of Colorado’s natural landscape as you make your way through this vast city park.
Pikes Peak
Tramp, bike or ride the train to the summit of this popular peak – right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
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.
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.
Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
Enjoy an outing to Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway during your stay in Manitou Springs. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Pikes Peak Phantom: Specters of Colorado Springs Ghost Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Ride Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods Best Guided eBike Tour!
Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Luxury Jeep Tours
Colorado Springs: Original Downtown Food Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Black Forest Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
"The hotel is in need of more renovation. Some things have been done but it is dated. The bathtub was gross with old brownish crumbling caulk. The hallways smell of tobacco and pot! I understand the hotel was fully booked but they were not at all prepared for the free breakfast. We went at 8 (it lasts ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
"Great"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
"Generally: Hotels is new, condition excellet, rooms modern, loation very good. Likes: Central location, shower excellent as good as at home, room spacious, Commercial height toilet, clean overall. Bed and linens good, USB ports in outlets, had and iron and easy chair. Dislikes: no shampoo provided, ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
"It was absolutely wonderful! Will be back!"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
"Property was well maintained and clean. Room was nicely updated as well."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
"Nice hotel in good location. Walls were a little thin and the noise bled through from hallway. Air conditioning helped to mute that however. Bedding was lux and slept well. Friendly staff and Starbucks on site was a bonus. Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Black Forest
- Central Colorado Springs
- Downtown Colorado Springs
- West Colorado Springs
- Southwest Colorado Springs
- Broadmoor
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Ed Robson Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pikes Peak Center and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum while you're in town.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
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.
Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
