Rainbow Valley Travel Guide

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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
Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Thrill to the awesome scenery, hiking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities in the rugged foothills of a mountain.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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$35
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

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

NZ$24
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

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

NZ$1,156
per traveller
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
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
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
Foothills, History, and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour

NZ$314
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! (42 reviews)
Beautiful house
"Very beautiful house well maintained on the side of a mountain very quiet. Definitely would stay there again."

Reviewed on 27 May 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! (24 reviews)
Cabin in the mountains
"Beautiful location! Our family enjoyed exploring the area and staying at this scenic cabin. Drive was steep but we did not have any issues. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

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Divide Cabin in the Heart of Colorful Colorado!
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
The price is NZ$183 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$183
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,309 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 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$295 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$295
29 June - 30 June
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! (1,138 reviews)
"Great customer service, clean room, great breakfast, great location. Thank you to the girl that was working that night she was great !"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is NZ$271 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$271
21 July - 22 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,173 reviews)
"Close to everything we wanted to do!! Super clean and quiet!!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
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$832 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$832
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,016 reviews)
"incredible scenery unfortunately practically unseeable from our Casita had issues w TV and front desk was not only unhelpful, they were misleading"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
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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 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
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
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Skyway

If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Skyway
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
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

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