Things To Do

Garden of the Gods

The towering red rock formations of the Garden of the Gods Park come alive when you visit the free Visitor and Nature Center and explore the geology, plants, animals and people of this amazing 1,341.3-acre regional park, located at 1805 North 30th Street in Colorado Springs. This incredible city-owned park is truly one of a kind. The site is a National Natural Landmark, having been recognized by the Department of the Interior as "a nationally-significant natural area." It offers towering sandstone formations, a wonderful view of Pikes Peak, paved and unpaved hiking paths, the historic Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, a living history museum, placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1971, and many other amenities.

Manitou Incline

Length: About 1 mile / 1.4 km (plus nearly 3 miles / 4.8 km down Barr Trail) Elevation Gain: 2,020 ft / 615 m Base Elevation: 6,530 ft / 2012 m Summit Elevation: 8,550 ft / 2606 m Average Grade: 41% Steepest Grade: 68%

Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs is a resort city in Colorado, just outside Colorado Springs. It’s known for its mineral springs and mountain landscapes, dominated by soaring Pikes Peak. The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are a group of reassembled ancient cliff structures. Hundreds of steps lead up a steep slope on the Manitou Incline Trail. Manitou Avenue is home to art galleries and specialty boutiques.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Iconic music venue for concerts, that also offers yoga, hiking, biking, etc.

Coors Field

Catch a Rockies game or concert at Coors Field. It's a nice ballpark with no bad seats and the surrounding neighborhood is packed with fun bars and restaurants. The Nationals will be in town the week before the wedding (20th-22nd).