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Best Places to Visit in Colorado Springs
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The perfect weekend in Colorado Springs, what to do, where to stay, best restaurants, and a full weekend guide.
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Places to Visit in Colorado Springs

 
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Itinerary for Colorado Springs
The Perfect Weekend in Colorado Springs - Itinerary
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Pikes Peak is a beautiful drive up the mountain, it does require a fee to accend.
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain | City of Colorado Springs
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Best Park to visit in Colorado Springs.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
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Beautiful Park Outside of City
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
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Climb the stairs to witness the beautiful cascading falls - if you visit at night, they will all be lit up.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
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Garden of the Gods is a must visit while in Colorado Springs - there's hiking trails, a visitor center, and lots of things to do.
Garden of the Gods
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Great views with trails of all difficulty levels.
Palmer Park | City of Colorado Springs
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Well kempt, clean, beautiful trails of all difficulty levels.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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How to Get to Colorado Springs

Book a flight and rent a car to get to Colorado Springs.

 
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Find houses to rent, hotels, flights, and rental cars all in one place.
Book your flights with booking.com
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Renting a car is the best way to get around Colorado Springs.
Car Rentals in Colorado Springs from $27/day - KAYAK
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Where to Stay in Colorado Springs

Hotels to stay in while visiting Colorado Springs.

 
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Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colorado Springs Central - IHG
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Staybridge Suites
Staybridge Suites Colorado Springs NE - Powers - IHG
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The Academy Hotel in Colorado Springs is a luxury hotel located by a mall, shops, and restaurants.
The Academy Hotel | Hotels Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Located in Manitou Springs by the cliffs.
Town-N-Country Cottages
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Stay in a CASTLE while you're visiting Colorado Springs.
Glen Eyrie Castle
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No trip to Colorado Springs is complete without visiting Pikes Peak. Stay near the action in this boutique hotel.
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
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It's a gorgeous hotel to stay in Colorado Springs.
The Mining Exchange Hotel | Official Website
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Colorado Springs gets its name from all the water springs in the area.
Colorado Hot Springs At Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
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Where to Eat in Colorado Springs

Where to eat on your visit in Colorado Springs.

 
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German Cusine
Edelweiss German Restaurant
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New American Cusine
Shuga's
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New American Cusine - famous for truffle chicken mac and cheese.
The Rabbit Hole
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Vegan Gastropub
Burrowing Owl
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Mac n Cheese
Mactory Gourmet Mac N Cheese
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Homestyle Comfort Food
Susanna's Comfort Cuisine - Comfort Food, Full-Service Bar
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Things to Do in Colorado Springs

The best things to do in Colorado Springs during your vacation.

 
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Best Tour Combo
2025 Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver - with Photos
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Food Tour of Colorado Springs
2025 Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
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Segway Tour of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Segway Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
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Jeep Tour of Mountains
2025 High Country Old West 4X4 Jeep Tour (Colorado Springs)
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Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing at Garden of the Gods
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White Water Rafting
2025 Glenwood Springs Half-Day Rafting Trip
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See the beautiful city of Colorado Springs from a whole new perspective - an aerial view from a hot air balloon!
2025 Colorado Springs Sunrise Balloon Ride
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Trail offering moderate hikes on sloping terrain, with bridges over a cascading mountain stream.
Seven Bridges Trail, Colorado - 9,262 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
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The parking lot fills up quickly and the hiking trail offers beautiful views - which are worth the traffic.
Mount Muscoco Trail, Colorado - 4,610 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
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Get in early because parking fills up quickly.
St. Mary's Falls Trail, Colorado - AllTrails
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This park in Colorado Springs offers hiking trails, a dog park, a bike park, and camping.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space - City of Colorado Springs
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Known for its difficult staircase, if you can make it to the top you’ll be rewarded with incredible views overlooking the city.
Manitou Incline
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Enjoy an adventure through the caves.
Cave of The Winds Mountain Park in Colorado Springs
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This historic area is a must see when visiting Colorado Springs.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Manitou Springs, CO
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If you love waterfalls you’ll want to visit these beautiful falls in Colorado Springs.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls: Colorado Springs Waterfalls
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