Highland Lakes

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Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.

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 which includes 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

Things to do

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

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

RM107
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

RM2,990
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

RM851
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

RM73
per traveller
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

RM274
per adult
Pikes Peak E-Golf Cart Historic Tour of Manitou Springs
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle

RM128
per traveller
Colorado Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tour Bundle
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Top hotels in Highland Lakes

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak

2.5 out of 5
45 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
The price is RM529 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
RM529
RM588 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,231 reviews)
"Great breakfast room, clean and well stocked. The attendant was very nice. Our room was also very clean and nice."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 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 RM546 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
RM546
RM740 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (866 reviews)
"The bed in our room was terrible. I let the lady know the following day at check out and she did not seemed to interested. The bed was overused and formed a taco shape in the middle of the bed making it difficult to sleep. I was hoping to get an over night fee adjustment due to my terrible bed conditions. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 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 RM1,481 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM1,481
RM1,869 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful views. Attentive staff."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 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! (1,017 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

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Villa Motel at 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! (1,187 reviews)
"The filet moon was delicious at the Golden Nugget casino restaurant. Lots of fun gaming machines!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

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Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
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 RM550 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
RM550
RM611 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Bathroom door lock needed and carpet in the corridors need cleaning and bad spell in the hotel"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
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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 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 showing a castle, heritage architecture and a garden

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 featuring 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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