Highland Lakes, CO
Colorado Springs
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Popular places to visit
Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.
Pikes Peak
The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.
US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tour the mountainside zoo to see hundreds of animals in replicas of their natural habitats. Feed giraffes and look down on the animals from a chairlift.
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Seven Falls, a lovely green space in Colorado Springs. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.
Highland Lakes Hotel Deals
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
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Chamonix Casino Hotel
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Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Reviewed on 2025/9/30
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
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Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
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Cliff House at Pikes Peak
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Other neighborhoods around Highland Lakes
Cascade-Chipita Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Cascade-Chipita Park. You might want to make time for a stop at North Pole Colorado or North Slope Recreation Area.
Manitou Springs Historic District
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs boasts natural mineral springs and access to Barr Trail. Explore attractions like Cave of the Winds and Manitou Cliff Dwellings, or enjoy downtown's shops, restaurants, and creekside park.
Northwest Colorado Springs
While visiting Northwest Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Old Colorado City
Now a tourist area, Old Colorado City boasts a shopping district with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, as well as attractions like Simpich Showcase and Magic Town at The Michael Garman Museum and Gallery.
Highland Lakes, CO
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- US Air Force Academy
- Cave of the Winds
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- Manitou Incline
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space
- Double Eagle Casino
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Eleven Mile State Park
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- The Brass Ass Casino
- Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
- Manitou Springs Heritage Center
- Garden of the Gods Trading Post
- Eisenhower Golf Club
- Shining Mountain Golf Club
