Highland Lakes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

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

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
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

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

Activities

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

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

NZ$29
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour

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

NZ$43
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission

NZ$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods

NZ$188
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour

NZ$196
per adult
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$29
per traveller
Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Highland Lakes Hotel Deals

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$587 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$587
per night
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,025 reviews)
"This resort was beautiful. Our private cottage was clean, spacious and had all the amenities we needed. The food in the restaurants was superb."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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 NZ$263 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$263
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (953 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful!!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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 WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,037 reviews)
"Overall good and reasonable accommodations. Walking distance to downtown and a free shuttle to Cog Rail is across the street. One thing was a surprise is they charge for overnight parking and it says nowhere when you book."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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 NZ$205 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$205
per night
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,282 reviews)
"Wonderful location !"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
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! (1,215 reviews)
"The person who helped us check in was GREAT! Went above and beyond to help us. I became very ill and we were greatly assisted in several ways. I actually had to check out before midnight and go to the emergency room in Woodland park. We were shocked that Cripple Creek had no grocery store or drugstore ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Cliff House at Pikes Peak

Cliff House at Pikes Peak

4 out of 5
306 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is NZ$362 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$362
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Manitou Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"Great Place!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Cliff House at Pikes Peak
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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 which includes a small town or village and signage

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 featuring 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 featuring 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 street scenes and signage

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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