
Colorado Springs is the state’s second-largest city, but it’s first in the hearts of many visitors as a place of astonishing beauty with natural attractions, historic and geologic marvels in all directions. Spend a few days exploring the city and the communities that surround it, including Manitou Springs, Cripple Creek, Cascade, Florissant and Woodland Park.
Drop a few coins for Quarters for Conservation at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! By collecting quarters and other coins, the zoo funds new and existing wildlife-conservation projects.

Cave tours, spectacular scenery, rides & activities from mild to wild. Discovered in 1881, a must-see Colorado attraction for travelers for more…
Paravicini's offers the city's best Italian, bar none! Lofty claim, yes, but the award-winning food and service backs it up!
Paravicini's has a more intimate, upstairs tapas bar called Sopra.
Explore architecture representing the Ancestral Puebloan culture (1100-1300 AD). Museum displaying artifacts. Retail store with Native American…
Best place to stay for cyclist & outdoor enthusiast. 100 year old lodge with bicycle themed rooms, walking distance to Garden of the Gods. 4…
Seven Falls, where authentic Colorado awaits. Envelope yourself in a geological wonder of seven distinct falls cascading down between steep canyon…
There are a few different hikes at the top of Seven Falls. Take one to keep exploring the area.
Colorado Springs is home to America's mountain zoo. Located at 6,800 feet above sea level, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers breathtaking views of the…
Hand-feed giraffes, elephants and even a rhino at the zoo for an added fee.
While touring on a Segway X2, you see historic buildings, kinetic outdoor art, and the incredible scenic beauty of Cheyenne Cañon (even going off…
The Mining Exchange, a Wyndham Grand Hotel & Spa is a boutique 4 Diamond hotel & spa located in downtown Colorado Springs; within walking distance…
Keep an eye out for the in-tact vaults inside The Mining Exchange, which was built in 1902 as a stock exchange for local mining companies.
The upscale contemporary cuisine, coupled with Marigold's in-house bakery, has brought guests back time again for over 15 years.
Colorado's first and only outdoor laser tag adventure, rated 5-stars by virtually all our visitors, and winning the coveted Certificate of…
The four corners region has been influenced by Western European, Spanish Colonial, Native American and Latin American cuisine. Brother Luck's…
With four miles of trails and interpretative signage, the Paint Mines offers a journey through time, past fascinating geological formations and…
6,200 feet closer to the stars, Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort is a multi-faceted, four-diamond gem of the Rocky Mountains…
The excitement that drove the Gold Rush still lives in Cripple Creek, a historic gaming and mining town where treasure seekers and hooligans from near and far can still try their hands at poker, black jack, roulette, craps and slot machines. Watch for the donkey herd that roams the streets — they love carrots and apples! The town is an hour's scenic drive from Colorado Springs.
On your way back to Colorado Springs, hit up Woodland Park, known as The City Above the Clouds. Main Street has shops and restaurants, and is the perfect place for a stroll and to stretch your legs.
A luxury historic vacation woodland retreat hotel with waterfall hiking and charming lake in Green Mountain Falls, near Colorado Springs. See more…
What is commonly known today as "Pikes Peak" was originally named " Shining Mountain" by the Ute Indians because of how brightly the sun reflected…
Where do dinosaurs come from? They come from here! One of the most interesting destinations you will find is the Dinosaur Resource Center. More…
American Comfort Food served in a casual Colorado lodge atmosphere. Famous Chicken Fried Steak, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, fresh Rainbow Trout, plus…