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Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver
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Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
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Colorado Springs Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
What to do in Manitou Springs
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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.
Glen Eyrie Castle
Visit the English castle-like home and extensive grounds that once belonged to the founder of Colorado Springs and his family.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Thrill to the awesome scenery, hiking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities in the rugged foothills of a mountain.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
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.
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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.
- Manitou Incline
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Miramont Castle
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- US Air Force Academy
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Peterson Air Force Base
- Cave of the Winds
- Seven Falls
- Colorado College
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
- Red Rock Canyon Open Space
- U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
- Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Mueller State Park
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
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