Manitou Springs Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Manitou Springs Historic District
Popular places to visit
Arcade Amusements
Take the family on an outing to Arcade Amusements during your trip to Manitou Springs. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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 Manitou Springs Historic District Hotel Deals
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
I’ve loved The Cliff House at Pikes Peak for many years. My grandmother helped save it from demolition in the 1990s, so it holds deep personal and family significance. The staff remains professional and welcoming, but the hotel’s upkeep no longer reflects its four-star rates. The décor screams “late‑90s ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Room was very clean, the staff was so nice, and the jacuzzi tub was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
INNhale Resort and Spa
Great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Have stayed here now over 6x and will continue
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Location great and the room was clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
The room was beautiful as well as the views, staff were helpful and accommodating. I definitely plan to go again
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
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.
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 Pikes Peak Center.
Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
