Things to do in Manitou Springs

The second-most visited mountain in the world is an easy day trip from Colorado’s capital.

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.

Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.

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.

Visit the English castle-like home and extensive grounds that once belonged to the founder of Colorado Springs and his family.

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.

Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.

Thrill to the awesome scenery, hiking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities in the rugged foothills of a mountain.

Explore the lovely green spaces of Red Rock Canyon Open Space and also enjoy the hiking trails in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.