With the opening of the new Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center, driving to the summit is in high demand. For the convenience of guests planning on driving themselves to the summit, a reserved time slot is now required to park on top.
More InfoThere are more than 55 exciting things to see and do in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region.
Colorado Springs is a destination for the curious. Explore new terrains and take in the natural beauty. Inhale the mountain air, exhale your worries.
Your only job in Colorado Springs is to find adventure.
1. Soar above the Royal Gorge
Strap in and soar across the Royal Gorge on the countries highest zip line. Hold on tight as you take in 360-degree views of the Arkansas River, 1,000 feet below you. Don't look down doesn't apply here.
2. Climb Aboard a Rolling Restaurant
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is a breathtaking and memorable train ride through the Colorado Rockies. Enjoy gorgeous scenery, great service and delicious food, sourced locally and prepared fresh right on board the train for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
3. Explore Trip Advisors #1 Park
Explore towering red rock formations with numerous hiking trails and viewpoint pull-offs. Whether you're leisurely strolling along the pristine, paved walkways or climbing to the top of a rock, you'll be sure to see spectacular views, lush vegetation and local wildlife.
4. Stand atop Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Summit the 14,115-feet of the mountain that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful. Drive, hike or bike your way up this beloved landmark and enjoy views usually reserved for the heavens.
5. Tackle award-winning rapids of the Arkansas River
Get your adrenaline pumping with a thrilling ride down the whitewater of the Arkansas River. Climb aboard a raft with one of our many professional rafting outfitters and choose your adventure — from mild, family floats to heart-pumping advanced adventures, Colorado Springs has the perfect trip for you.
Voted #1 on TripAdvisor
Don’t miss one of the most incredible geological wonders of the world!
America’s Mountain
Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you ascend to the 14,115-foot-high summit by foot, bike, railway, or car.
Home of America’s Highest Suspension Bridge
More than 900 feet above the Arkansas River, the Royal Gorge Bridge is a wonder to behold.
Keeping the Old West Alive Since 1953
A western Chuckwagon dinner is followed by a western stage show performed by the world-renowned Flying W Wranglers.
Posted: August 1, 2022
You may not be able to go to 55 attractions in 5 days, but we did.
Get inspired by stories of our country’s greatest athletes & explore hundreds of artifacts at the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, created with input from Team USA athletes for an authentic experience. Go for the gold & fuel your Olympic- and Paralympic-sized dreams!
Way Beyond Watching.
Feed giraffes, frolic with penguins, hang with hippos and roar with the lions.
Enjoy a range of family attractions sure to please everyone in your pack, including a 50,000-square-foot indoor waterpark.
Abbey, The2951 E US Hwy 50
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Adventure Miniature Golf6550 Corporate Dr
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919
Adventures Out West1680 S 21st St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Air City 360225 Spectrum Loop
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Airplane Restaurant, The1665 N Newport Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916
Arcade Amusements900 Block Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Arkansas River Tours49311 US Hwy 50 Unit B
Canon City, Colorado 81212
AVA Rafting & Zipline40671 Hwy 24 N
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
Beaver Creek Outfitters4531 Best Rd
Larkspur, Colorado 80118
The Broadmoor Fly Fishing Camp1 Lake Ave, The Broadmoor Hotel
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway515 Ruxton Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
The Broadmoor Seven Falls1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
The Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs3185 Venetucci Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906-4020
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park100 Cave of the Winds Rd
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
City of Cripple Creek337 E Bennett Ave
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
CityROCK Colorado Springs21 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Clear Creek Rafting Co.44650 Hwy 50 W
Canon City, Colorado 81212
CodeBusters Escape Room1520 Union Blvd, Suite 102
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920
Colorado Jeep Tours2315 E Main St
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College30 W Dale St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum215 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center4729 Twin Rocks Rd
Divide, Colorado 80814
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad520 E Carr St
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
Cripple Creek Heritage Center9283 S Hwy 67
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
Dinosaur Resource Center201 S Fairview St
Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum375 Printers Pkwy
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910
Dragonfly Paddle YogaCall for More Information
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Echo Canyon River Expeditions45000 W US Highway 50
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner & Western Show3330 Chuckwagon Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919
Focus on the Family8605 Explorer Dr
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920
Front Range Climbing CompanyCall for Directions
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garden of the Gods Trading Post324 Beckers Ln
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center1805 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Gather Mountain Blooms5210 S Hwy 85/87
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80911
Ghost Town Museum400 S 21st St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Glen Eyrie Castle3820 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Gold Belt Tour Scenic BywayGold Belt Scenic Byway
Guffey, Colorado
iFLY Colorado Springs281 Kaycee Case Pl
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Ivywild School1604 S Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
Journey Quest - Rafting27077 Hwy 50, Ste 4
Cotopaxi, Colorado 81223
Manitou Cliff Dwellings10 Cliff Dwellings Rd, US Hwy 24 West
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce354 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Michael Garman Museum & Gallery2418 W Colorado Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Miramont Castle Museum - Manitou Springs Historical Society9 Capitol Hill Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tours9388 Hwy 67
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
Money Museum818 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Mountain Jeep ToursCall for more information
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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