This trip will reset your body, mind and spirit
Updated: May 12, 2026
Colorado Springs was founded as a resort town back in the 1800s, known for its sunshine and fresh mountain air.
Today it remains a hot spot for those looking for great wellness experiences. If you want to rest and reset in the lap of luxury, this one’s for you.
The Pikes Peak Region has no shortage of luxurious accommodations. Full-service resorts (including spas) like The Broadmoor, Garden of the Gods Resort & Club, Flying Horse Resort & Club and Cheyenne Mountain Resort set a gold standard for hospitality.
You can also consider unique experiences like The Broadmoor Cloud Camp. This mountaintop hideaway is an unexpected wilderness retreat featuring luxury cabin and lodge accommodations, hot tubs with a view, chef-cooked meals, cooking club, pickleball courts, mule rides, yoga and guided hikes. If you do stay at Cloud Camp, we highly recommend spending a couple days there to stay and enjoy all the amenities. Then, follow it up with the additional activities in town as outlined below.
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For some can’t-miss, elevated cuisine in the region check out The Penrose Room at The Broadmoor, Grand View Restaurant at Garden of the Gods Resort & Club and The Steakhouse at Flying Horse. If you’re looking for spots that can accommodate many allergen-friendly and healthy options, try Homa Café + Bar at Kinship Landing, Garden of the Gods Market & Café and Commonfork Bites & Brews at CityROCK.
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AM: Explore The Broadmoor Seven Falls
PM: Lunch at Restaurant 1858 at Seven Falls
PM: Tour the Penrose Heritage Museum
Start your wellness journey off on the right foot by drawing inspiration from the scenic beauty of the natural landscape at The Broadmoor Seven Falls. This majestic series of cascades located in a box canyon is a breathtaking experience – that will also literally take your breath away as you climb up the steps to view the top parts of the falls. So, bring water and prepare to be active. For an accessible alternative, take the Mountain Elevator up to the Eagle’s Nest viewing point. It is a seasonal attraction, so double check open dates when planning.
For lunch, dine at Restaurant 1858, on site at Seven Falls. The menu is uniquely Colorado and inspired by the region’s early frontier cooking. Think Rocky Mountain Red Trout, bison burgers and Colorado River Catfish.
Finish the afternoon with a tour of the Penrose Heritage Museum, located at The Broadmoor. This collection of exhibits features artifacts from Spencer and Julie Penrose and their legacy in the Pikes Peak Region. You’ll learn about iconic local spots – like the Pikes Peak Highway, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun and Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo – and leave feeling more connected to the area. Afterward, pop over to Café Julie's at The Broadmoor for world-class chocolates and gelato.
AM: Horseback ride through Garden of the Gods Park with Academy Riding Stables
PM: Reset at Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center
Experience the glory of Garden of the Gods Park on horseback with Academy Riding Stables. A guide will lead you through the trails as you take in the views and learn a bit along the way.
Afterward, spend a few hours at Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center. Explore everything from salt therapy to Ayurvedic treatments, massage, sauna and cold plunge therapy. You can even book a couple’s massage experience in the salt cave where you can enjoy the benefits of the salt therapy combined with therapeutic massage.
AM: Falconry experience with the Broadmoor Outfitters
PM: Lunch and golf at Patty Jewett Golf Course
PM: Enjoy a nightcap at The Aviator rooftop lounge at Hotel Polaris
Connecting with nature is part of the wellness experience in Colorado Springs, and the falconry experience with the Broadmoor Outfitters is a great way to do just that. Known as “The Sport of Kings,” falconry provides an up-close encounter with birds of prey like owls, falcons and hawks.
Grab lunch at the Patty Jewett Bar & Grill, known for having one of the best patios with a view in Colorado Springs. Afterward, play a round of golf at this historic course! Patty Jewett Golf Course
was built in 1898 and is one of the oldest, continuously operating public golf courses west of the Mississippi.
Spend the evening grabbing a nightcap at The Aviator at Hotel Polaris. You’ll want to catch the sunset at this rooftop lounge as you enjoy exceptional craft cocktails and sushi. Then fly an F-16 Fighting Falcon or Boeing 737 Max in one of the hotel’s training-grade simulators.
AM: Relax with a massage at Camino Wellness Sanctuary
PM: Catch a performance by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic
Don’t leave town without checking out Camino Wellness Sanctuary. Camino offers everything from stretch therapy to Ashiatsu barefoot massage – the deepest tissue massage offering. If allergies are bothering you, try out their facial massage as well, which can reduce inflammation and provide sinus pressure relief.
Catching a show by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic is a great end to your wellness-focused visit with a soul-filling music experience. With 100 seasons of performance, the Philharmonic has been delighting attendees for a century. Shows take place year-round, so browse the calendar to fit one into your travel plans.
If you’re looking for some fun local happenings to inspire the timing of your trip, check out these signature Pikes Peak Region events!
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Brave drivers have been racing to the top of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain since 1916.
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