Highland Lakes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the majesty and drama of Colorado’s natural landscape as you make your way through this vast city park.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

4/5(1 review)

Tramp, bike or ride the train to the summit of this popular peak – right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy which includes modern architecture

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.

US Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo featuring 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

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

Activities

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$42
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway

Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway

NZ$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

NZ$1,164
per traveller
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

NZ$331
per adult
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

NZ$28
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours

NZ$215
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours
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Our pick of the best Highland Lakes Hotel Deals

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is NZ$274 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$274
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,201 reviews)
"Nice hotel!!"

Reviewed on 5 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 NZ$289 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$289
13 July - 14 July
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! (793 reviews)
"Great place, definitely will book there again."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Chamonix Casino Hotel
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 NZ$746 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$746
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 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
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 WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 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
The price is NZ$229 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$229
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly, clean and quiet. Good location as well for things to do in the area"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cripple Creek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,167 reviews)
"Everything was fine till it was time to eat. Went to the restaurant about 5:30 pm we were told we needed to have a reservation and the soonest would be 9:00 pm, What😡 unacceptable!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

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Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
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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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