Tourist Attractions in Colorado Springs

Begin your exploration in Colorado Springs, where nature’s splendor meets cultural charm. Marvel at Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods, landmarks that promise awe-inspiring sights. Dive into our history at the Pioneer Museum and savor the local arts scene. Your Colorado Springs journey starts here, where every corner holds a new discovery.

Garden of the Gods

  • (4.8 / 5)
47421

Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  • (4.8 / 5)
20710

Prominent conservation park with 700+ animals known for its big giraffe herd & feeding experiences.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

  • (4.7 / 5)
13272

This historic cave has several tour options, including spelunking, plus a zip line & ropes course.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Manitou Cliff Dwellings

  • (4.4 / 5)
8108

Recovered cliff structures dating to 1200 with museum of prehistoric Native American life on-site.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space

  • (4.8 / 5)
6264

City preserve with marked walking & biking trails, as well as scenic views of red-rock formations.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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The Broadmoor Seven Falls

  • (4.4 / 5)
5529

Park focused on scenic waterfalls & geologic monuments that also has a historic gravesite.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Palmer Park

  • (4.7 / 5)
5143

737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking, biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Balanced Rock

  • (4.8 / 5)
3037

Striking, precariously balanced & eons-old red rock formation in the Garden of the Gods park.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Quail Lake Park

  • (4.4 / 5)
2279

Nature area centered around a lake, with fishing, volleyball, a playground & a 1-mile loop trail.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Ghost Town Museum

  • (4.4 / 5)
2270

A model town of historic structures & artifacts, with gold panning & other activities for kids.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Cottonwood Creek Park

  • (4.6 / 5)
2244

Multi-use space with indoor pool, sports fields, disc golf, trails, sledding, picnics & playground.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Cheyenne Mountain State Park

  • (4.7 / 5)
2176

Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Acacia Park

  • (4.1 / 5)
2003

Small community green space with picnic tables, a playground, horseshoe pits & walking paths.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

  • (4.7 / 5)
1922

Vast regional history & rotating exhibits, from art to Native American culture, with free admission.

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Monument Valley Park

  • (4.5 / 5)
1692

Century-old park with ballfields & paths for running & cycling, plus a pool & formal gardens.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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National Museum of World War II Aviation

  • (4.9 / 5)
1551

Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II, plus a gift shop.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Miramont Castle Museum and The Queen's Parlour Tea Room

  • (4.4 / 5)
1461

Tours of an 1895 chateau with an eclectic architectural mix, plus historical artifacts & a tea room.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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America the Beautiful Park Fantasy Playground

  • (4.4 / 5)
1331

Intimate community park featuring a contemporary water fountain sculpture at its center.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park

  • (4.8 / 5)
1177

Parkland cut out of ancient granite rock, with waterfalls, wildlife sightings & nature programming.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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High Point Overlook

  • (4.9 / 5)
1153
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Pulpit Rock Park

  • (4.7 / 5)
1120

Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Ute Valley Park

  • (4.8 / 5)
1116

Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Mesa Overlook

  • (4.9 / 5)
1107
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Bancroft Park

  • (4.4 / 5)
837
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

  • (4.8 / 5)
799
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Manitou Springs Colorado

  • (4.7 / 5)
703
OPERATIONAL
Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Adventures Out West

  • (4.8 / 5)
659

HQ for Rocky Mountain activity center established in 1973 offering jeep, balloon & segway tours.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Stratton Open Space

  • (4.7 / 5)
610
OPERATIONAL
Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center

  • (4.7 / 5)
583

Cheyenne Canyon information & interactive exhibits, plus seasonal nature programming & guided hikes.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

  • (4.8 / 5)
572

This mountainside tower/shrine dedicated to Will Rogers was built in 1937 & offers panoramic views.

OPERATIONAL
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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