Things To Do

Helen Hunt Falls

Helen Hunt Falls is a scenic, 35-foot waterfall located in Colorado Springs’ North Cheyenne Cañon Park. Open year-round with free entry, it features a short, easy walk to the main bridge, while a steeper 0.5-mile hike leads to upper Silver Cascade Falls. It is a popular spot for photography, hiking, and picnicking.

Pikes Peak Cog Railway Peak Station

Pikes Peak, known as America’s Mountain, is the star attraction, but the journey along the way is full of show-stopping moments. You will never forget this 3.5 hour round trip journey and your first glimpse of the Summit. Get your advance tickets now to secure your seat on one of our many regular daily departures.

Manitou Incline

The Manitou Incline is one of Colorado’s most iconic and challenging hiking trails. Gaining 2,000 feet of elevation in less than a mile via 2,768 steep steps, it offers a heart-pounding workout with unmatched views as your reward.

Downtown Manitou Springs

Downtown Manitou Springs is a charming, walkable, and historic mountain town nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, known for its eclectic, laid-back vibe, natural mineral springs, and unique local shops.

Pikes Peak Chocolate and Ice Cream

Garden of the Gods

The Garden of the Gods Park is popular for hiking, technical rock climbing, road and mountain biking and horseback riding. The main trail in the park, the 1.5-mile (2.4 km) Perkins Central Garden Trail, is paved and wheelchair-accessible, running "through the heart of the park's largest and most scenic red rocks".

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are a privately owned tourist attraction consisting of Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and interpretive exhibits. The attraction was built using stonework taken from a prehistoric Pueblo site in 1904 and was opened to the public in 1907. An associated private museum features commercially developed displays about Ancestral Puebloan peoples including exhibits of archaeological artifacts, tools, pottery, and weapons from Indigenous sites and/or replicated by the company that operates the site.

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

Cave of the Winds is a cave in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. It is located just west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24, near the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. The first documented mention of the cave came in 1880 when two brothers, John and George Pickett, discovered the cave during a hike.

Manitou Springs Penny Arcade

For generations, the Historic Manitou Springs Penny Arcade has been the most popular downtown venue in our mountain town located at the base of Pikes Peak, just 6 miles from America’s 40th largest city, Colorado Springs.