Updated: May 15, 2025
Explore Colorado Springs By Land and Air
Attention all thrill-seekers: There’s no shortage of adventures in Colorado Springs! Action-packed excursions and edge-of-your-seat attractions are what we’re known for and Adventures Out West is just the place to guide you on your next adrenaline rush.
At Adventures Out West (AOW) you’ll find a heart-pumping experience that will surely be something to write home about. From balloon rides to ziplines, exploring top sites around Colorado Springs has never been more exciting. As the premier recreation provider in Colorado, Adventures Out West is the place to go for knowledgeable guides that can lead you on your epic journey. While thrill-seeking comes with a bit of a risk, rest assured, their team of local, Colorado natives are tourism professionals with years of experience. Choose your own adventure and explore Colorado Springs by land or air.
Balloons
Take to the skies, above the clouds, while soaking in the breathtaking views from a hot air balloon. Enjoy the scenery where the mountains meet the plains during this awe-inspiring flight. AOW is the oldest commercial hot air balloon ride company in America and rides offer a unique way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion with your loved ones.
Day Hikes
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready for a high-altitude adventure during a guided tour of Pike National Forest. Explore the native wildlife when you choose from one of three hikes: St. Mary’s Falls, Palmer Trail in Garden of the Gods, or Seven Bridges. Each hike includes an AOW guide, water and basic first aid if needed.
Bikes
This isn’t your typical two-wheeling tour through town. It’s a fast-paced expedition, riding at 14,115 feet while the mountain breeze flies through your hair. Choose your speed – if you’re an adrenaline junkie and want to venture to the summit try the Pikes Peak Bicycle Expedition or for a more scenic, off-road adventure ride Bike Gold Camp Off-Road, great for families and small groups.
Upgrade the speed and ease of your tour, riding further and faster on meticulously maintained E-bikes powered by rechargeable batteries. This option allows you to relax while the bike does the hard work so you can fully enjoy the sensory experience of riding through aspen groves, train tunnels, canyons, and trails.
Segways
Put your agility to the test, as you glide through one of nature’s greatest treasures, Garden of the Gods. AOW Segway tours offer 1-2 hour excursions, winding through hills, slopes, and steep drop offs while exploring the wildlife among the rough terrain of Pikes Peak.
Jeeps
Navigate the twists and turns of the Colorado mountains on an AOW 4x4 Tour. Buckle up because remote locations, rocky roads, bumpy rides, and high elevations are at the core of this exhilarating adventure. Be sure to bring your camera, but hold on tight while you enjoy some of Colorado Spring’s most well-known landmarks from the seats of an open-air Jeep.
Ziplines
Experience Colorado like never before – at an elevation of 6,500 feet, whipping through the treetops 100’ above the canyon floor. Spend the day ziplining in Manitou Springs for the ultimate adrenaline-fueled adventure. If you don’t have any experience, don’t worry! The trained guides will take care of everything so you can enjoy the ride.
How Will You Fly?
Plan your Adventure Out West and when that heart-pumping flight or fight response kicks in – we hope you choose flight. Soar above the rest, you won’t regret it.
*This blog post is sponsored by Adventures Out West.
