Briargate Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Focus on the Family Welcome Center
Enjoy games, activities and education for all ages at a Christian center dedicated to the hopes and needs of families.
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.
Pikes Peak
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.
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.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Broadmoor 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.
Activities
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway
Pikes Peak Phantom: Specters of Colorado Springs Ghost Tour
Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Briargate Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
We have stayed several times over the last 2 years. We love the location, the staff, the amenities and overall vibe of the hotel. We will be back!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
clean room, great staff, good breakfast
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Really appreciated having gluten free options at breakfast. It’s always hard traveling with allergies so I found that unexpected. I also appreciated that Udi’s gluten free bagel. So awesome
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
It will be nice once the renovation is complete. However, right now it's in a mess. Staff explained completely but still quite inconvenient. Especially the free drink area as the alcohol was a 3 at best. Once renovation is complete, I'm sure it will be nice.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
The orange juice machine was broke the entire time I stayed there for 4 days and they charge double more than Walmart or gas station for bottle juice and water and food. There is only one microwave which is in the lobby and none in the rooms and this is the last time I stayed in spark by Hilton in ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North Air Force Academy
We had a late check in, after midnight, and the young lady that checked us in was so polite and helpful, always nice after a long day to be greeted by a friendly face
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Briargate
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.
Northgate
While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like US Air Force Academy and Ford Amphitheater.
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show are top sights worth seeing.
Black Forest
If you're spending some time in Black Forest, Black Forest Section 16 and Forest Plaza are top sights worth seeing.
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
