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 mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Highland Lakes
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Loved this beautiful place! Staff was first class, rooms large and inviting, very clean, Spa was a sanctuary!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Cliff House at Pikes Peak
About all I liked about the room was the heated toilet seat. The view was of the dirt cut out of the hill behind the hotel when they built it. A cliff about 10' from the windows. The furnishings were bad. On one of the chairs the arms would pull off when you moved it. The service at the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Manitou Pikes Peak Hotel
The room was clean and large hardly saw the staff was always in and out touring etc. but as for the breakfast it wasn’t a selection to choose from and food was cold
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Chamonix Casino Hotel
They charged us for $144 for items from there min-bar. I had to move some item so that I could place insulin and other refrigerated medicines in the refrigerator. We told them when we checked out, the manager was supposed to verify this, but they still charged us. We called but eight hours later ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center A Ministry of the Navigators
The castle itself was great, though my poor self could only afford the peasant housing. I liked the breakfast… great property and it snowed while we were there and was the prettiest view ever.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Hotel is super clean and nice. Just wish they offered coffee in lobby instead of just in room.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame 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.
