Rainbow Valley 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

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

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

NZ$1,162
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
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs

NZ$106
per adult
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Foothills, History, and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour

NZ$316
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
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Our pick of the best Rainbow Valley Hotel Deals

Classic Mountain Home w/ Stunning Views, WiFi, Private Hot Tub & Fireplace

Classic Mountain Home w/ Stunning Views, WiFi, Private Hot Tub & Fireplace

Divide
Stay at this cabin in Divide. Enjoy private hot tubs, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attraction Mueller State Park is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
Manitou Incline
"Location was great. Cabin was nice but could use a little TLC and updating. Mattress in upstairs bedroom needs replaced - dipped in spots - making it uncomfortable. Hot tub was nice but not all the jets worked."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

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Classic Mountain Home w/ Stunning Views, WiFi, Private Hot Tub & Fireplace
Divide Cabin in the Heart of Colorful Colorado!

Divide Cabin in the Heart of Colorful Colorado!

Divide
Stay at this cabin in Divide. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mueller State Park and Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Cabin was perfect. We saw turkey, deer and a fox every single morning. I can't say enough good things about our experience!! Best vacation ever!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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Divide Cabin in the Heart of Colorful Colorado!
Beautiful Secluded Mountain Home in Divide with Pikes Peak views. King sized bed

Beautiful Secluded Mountain Home in Divide with Pikes Peak views. King sized bed

Divide
Stay at this vacation home in Divide. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pikes Peak and Mueller State Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
"If you're looking to unplug this is the place! The owners were wonderful and easy to contact. Sue called a few days before our arrival to talk about the location, gave suggestions on what to see/do (which ended up being our favorite parts of the trip), and wanted to know if we had any questions. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

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Beautiful Secluded Mountain Home in Divide with Pikes Peak views. King sized bed
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown

3 out of 5
201 East Kiowa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is NZ$221 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$221
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,071 reviews)
"Great place to stay in downtown . Wish they had parking too.. good breakfast spread . Ideal location"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

2.5 out of 5
555 W Garden Of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$132 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$132
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,414 reviews)
"Quiet,clean and just what I needed"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
3150 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is NZ$255 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$255
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,188 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and the front desk staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Valley

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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
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
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Skyway

If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.

Skyway
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
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

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