Skyway Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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
Scenic Tour of the Pikes Peak Highway
Pikes Peak Phantom: Specters of Colorado Springs Ghost Tour
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods and Foothills Jeep Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Our pick of the best Skyway Hotel Deals
The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
Hotel was really nice and the heated pool was fantastic! Breakfast was really good as well. The only complaint we had was our room key kept freezing daily and we had to get a new one 2x and on the third day a new person, who was very helpful, said previously whoever made our keys kept doing it for ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North
Free parking that was lit up at night.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Colorado Springs - South
Everything as new, very clean. Staff always helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
Good breakfast choices, great staff
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs
Terrible customer service. I have contacted the propery regarding a sweater that was left behind less than 2 hours from checking out. I specifically told whomever I was texting the room number and I had left the sweater on the bed. No response whatsoever!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
The property is beautiful and the resort is wonderful. And the view! Plenty of things to do but if you want to use the pool or hot tub you have to walk through the large lobby in your suit to get to it, so we unfortunately chose not to for that reason (busy resort with a lot of people and children ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Skyway
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.
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
Broadmoor
If you're spending some time in Broadmoor, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and Pikes Peak Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Southwest Colorado Springs, Broadmoor Golf Club and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
