Black Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Black Forest

Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods

Experience the rugged cliffs, grassy plains and intriguing red rock formations that have earned this park a reputation for resembling the Wild West.

Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak showing mountains

Pikes Peak

Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.

Pikes Peak
US Air Force Academy which includes modern architecture

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.

US Air Force Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

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.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cave of the Winds

Cave of the Winds

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

Cave of the Winds
Seven Falls

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.

Seven Falls

Activities

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$38
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour

AU$26
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods

AU$1,057
per traveller
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs

Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs

AU$136
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
Ride Manitou Spring's a Guided E-Bike Tour

Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods

AU$166
per adult
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
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Our pick of the best Black Forest Hotel Deals

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs

3.5 out of 5
8110 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$164 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$164
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,541 reviews)
"Rooms bathroom had scrapped up paint job but outside of that the room was fine."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods

2.5 out of 5
555 W Garden Of Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$112 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$112
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,513 reviews)
"The hotel was convenient to where I wanted to be in Colorado springs visiting friends. The check-in was very efficient. The pool was an outdoor pool."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Hotel Polaris

Hotel Polaris

4.5 out of 5
8989 N Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$245 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$245
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Western Museum of Mining and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
"Hotel très moderne et j’ai réservé dans celui-ci car Expédia me proposait un très bon prix. La chambre spacieuse, moderne et très propre. Literie très confortable. Etant limitée en anglais je n’ai pas pu demander mon surclassement qui était possible avec l’application mais pour une nuit cela ne nous ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Hotel Polaris
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central

2.5 out of 5
7245 Commerce Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$98 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$98
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Clean room, comfy bed & pillows, good breakfast options & friendly staff. Would recommend Spark by Hilton."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

4 out of 5
3320 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$577 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$577
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,018 reviews)
"This property is truly amazing one of the most beautiful resorts that I’ve ever experienced in Colorado and there have been many… I would certainly return for another visit. The staff is outstanding. The scenery is just beyond words. It is certainly a resort that takes pride in what amenities it ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
3150 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO
The price is AU$199 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$199
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,225 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Fillmore Inn & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Black Forest

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Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Ford Amphitheater.

Northgate
Focus on the Family Welcome Center which includes signage

Briargate

While visiting Briargate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Focus on the Family Welcome Center.

Briargate
Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum

Northeast Colorado Springs

While visiting Northeast Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Colorado Springs House of Bounce and Pulpit Rock Park.

Northeast Colorado Springs
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Cimarron Hills

Visitors to Cimarron Hills enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, World Golf and Sand Creek Golf Course is worth a stop.

Cimarron Hills
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Northwest Colorado Springs

If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Colorado Springs
United States Olympic Complex which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

East Colorado Springs

While visiting East Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Patty Jewett Golf Course.

East Colorado Springs

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