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.
Pikes Peak
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.
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.
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.
Activities
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Old Stage Road Jeep Tour
Our pick of the best Briargate Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Very clean and welcoming. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast with an omelet cooked to your desire, was fantastic. Will be returning the next time we are in Colorado Springs!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
The accommodations met my expectations, especially for the price. The staff were all professional and very nice. They were very attentive to my family and children. Will be back for next year's gymnastic competition
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Staff was great checking us in, no issues at all with our stay! Good location.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
Fantastic!!!!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
A wonderful find, I had a great stay for such a reasonable price. Most important to me were the cleanliness, very comfortable bed and pillows, and large TV. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Disappointingly there were no outlets or chargers at bedside, and the doors did not fit well in their ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Colorado Springs, CO - Air Force Academy
Clean, courteous, affordable and good location.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 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 Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame 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 The Citadel Mall.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
