Highland Lakes Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Colorado Springs. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.
Pikes Peak
Explore Pikes Peak, a popular spot to commune with nature in Cascade, and enjoy the mountain views. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
US Air Force Academy
Explore the campus of US Air Force Academy, a top university in USAF Academy. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo during your travels in Colorado Springs. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.
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
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave of the Winds and also enjoy the hiking trails in Cascade. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Highland Lakes
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Beautiful views
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators
Very clean room, comfy beds, very good breakfast and super helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Manitou Pikes Peak Hotel
My room was clean. The staff was helpful. I didn’t need much but everything I needed was accessible. I would recommend this place to stay.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
The room was great. Did not wake for food or try the pool or hot tub.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Chamonix Casino Hotel
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
Really nice staff, awesome little town and area around the hotel. Room was nice, definitely unique.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Lakes
Cascade-Chipita Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Cascade-Chipita Park. You might want to make time for a stop at North Pole Colorado or North Slope Recreation Area.
Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while 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.
Northwest Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Northwest Colorado Springs, US Air Force Academy and Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Suppers and Original Western Stage Show are top sights worth seeing.
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.
