Manitou Springs Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Manitou Springs Historic District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Activities
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Private Pikes Peak COG Railway, Manitou & Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Classic 3-Hour Food Tour in Colorado Springs
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Electric E-Bike Tour of Manitou Springs & Garden of the Gods
Our pick of the best Manitou Springs Historic District Hotel Deals
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
INNhale Resort and Spa
Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025
Spark by Hilton Colorado Springs I 25 Central
Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Manitou Springs Historic District
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
Gold Hill Mesa
While there might not be top attractions in Gold Hill Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Norris Penrose Event Center and Ghost Town Museum.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Ghost Town Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.