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
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pikes Peak, a well-known green space in Cascade. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area 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.
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.
Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore 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.
Top hotels in Highland Lakes
Magnuson Grand Pikes Peak
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Chamonix Casino Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Villa Motel at Manitou Springs
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Manitou Springs
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
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 Arcade Amusements while in the area.
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.
West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.
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.
- Garden of the Gods
- US Air Force Academy
- Cave of the Winds
- Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway
- Manitou Incline
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Eleven Mile State Park
- Golden Nugget Cripple Creek Casino
- Manitou Springs Heritage Center
- Garden of the Gods Trading Post
- Miramont Castle
- Eisenhower Golf Club
- Shining Mountain Golf Club
- North Slope Recreation Area
- Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center