Garden Getaway Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great free city park with plenty of hiking trails.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdGreat free city park with plenty of hiking trails.
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdGreat city park with hiking amongst interesting rock formations.
Hiking up to a Mesa with nice views of the FronRange mountains.
38 locals recommend
Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead
13415 S Spruce Mountain RdHiking up to a Mesa with nice views of the FronRange mountains.
See Olympic training facilities where the athletes are training.
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaSee Olympic training facilities where the athletes are training.
This open space is similar to Garden of the Gods park, but generally less crowded.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StThis open space is similar to Garden of the Gods park, but generally less crowded.
See the famous chapel on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds along with several aircraft on display.
215 locals recommend
U.S. Air Force Academy
See the famous chapel on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds along with several aircraft on display.
Learn about the local history of the area at this free museum.
197 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StLearn about the local history of the area at this free museum.
Drive to the top of Pikes Peak (14, 000+ ft) for a birds-eye view of the area.
139 locals recommend
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak HwyDrive to the top of Pikes Peak (14, 000+ ft) for a birds-eye view of the area.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdFeeding the giraffes is always a memorable experience.
Waterfalls at the top of Cheyenne Canyon with several hiking trails.
18 locals recommend
Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center
3440 N Cheyenne Canyon RdWaterfalls at the top of Cheyenne Canyon with several hiking trails.
Food scene
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveTruly excellent coffee and light breakfasts.
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StHandmade ice cream at it’s best.
Good brewpub, distillery, coffee with several food options. Indoor and outdoor seating areas.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveGood brewpub, distillery, coffee with several food options. Indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Jun Japanese Restaurant
3276 Centennial BlvdGreat sushi near Garden of the Gods park.