Colorado Springs
Attractions & Sightseeing
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
500-million-year-old limestone caverns with lantern tours, wild spelunking, and extreme outdoor adventures above.
Garden of the Gods
Stunning red rock formations against Pikes Peak — Colorado's most iconic free attraction with 15 miles of hiking trails.
Pikes Peak — America's Mountain
America's Mountain at 14,115 feet — summit via toll highway, cog railway, or 13-mile Barr Trail hike.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
America's only mountain zoo at 6,714 ft — hand-feed giraffes, see 750+ animals, ride the scenic ski lift.
Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Focus on the Family Welcome Center
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Seven majestic waterfalls in a private box canyon — illuminated night tours and "The Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado."
U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center
US Olympic & Paralympic Museum
World-class Olympic museum — sport simulations, torch gallery, and Team USA athlete stories in downtown Colorado Springs.
1 Hour South — CO-115
Day Trip to the Royal Gorge
Colorado Springs is the closest major city to the Royal Gorge canyon — exactly 1 hour south via CO-115. From Class V rapids to panoramic zip lines to award-winning dining, this is the best day trip in southern Colorado.
Royal Gorge Rafting
Class III–V Whitewater Adventures
The most dramatic whitewater run in Colorado — 1,000-foot granite walls, world-class rapids. Half-day and full-day trips for all experience levels.
Royal Gorge Zipline Tours
Soar 1,000 Feet Above the Canyon
Six ziplines up to 800 feet long with panoramic views of the Arkansas River and Royal Gorge canyon walls. Classic and Royal courses available.
WhiteWater Bar & Grill
Undefeated Flavors. Legendary Portions.
Cañon City's most celebrated restaurant — bold American cuisine, craft cocktails, and live music at 45045 Hwy 50 West. The essential post-adventure dining stop for Royal Gorge visitors.