Discover The Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs: A Complete Travel Guide

If you’re looking for a vacation destination that offers an awe-inspiring range of outdoor activities and fascinating family-friendly venues, look no further than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Boasting breathtaking mountain range backdrops, Colorado Springs is home to the iconic Garden of the Gods and the world-renowned Seven Falls waterfall. Get ready to start packing your bags, and prepare to join us as we explore the best things to do in Colorado Springs.

Outdoor Adventure in Colorado Springs

Embracing Colorado Springs’s ideal setting along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, our first port of call for action and adventure sees us heading to Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. Not only is it blessed with its stunning panoramic views and spectacular scenery, but visitors can also choose between two impressive cave tours that explore the cave systems below.

Visitors who are fans of the great outdoors, make sure you head to the Cave of the Winds’ phenomenal Via Ferrata climbing adventure, followed by the Frontier Zip Lines experience afterward. However, for those who really like to live life on the edge, the Terror-dactyl ride – perched atop a 200-foot cliff in Williams Canyon – will launch you 150 feet into the ravine at close to 100 miles per hour.

Finally, an outdoor experience in Colorado Springs wouldn’t be complete without visiting the world-famous Garden of the Gods. Renowned for its untamed beauty, sightseers here can choose from various tours, from hiking treks to Segway and e-bike tours to wonder at these striking 300-foot sandstone rock formations.

Places To Visit in Colorado Springs

Our next stop on our trip to see the sights of Colorado Springs finds us heading to the National Geographic listed The Broadmoor Seven Falls, situated in the Pikes Peak region. Here, you climb the ascending staircase to the top of the falls before dining out at the 1858 Restaurant below, watching as the canyon lights up each night for a truly spectacular finale.

Colorado Springs is also home to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, a fully interactive institution that documents the Olympics and the incredible American athletes who have competed on the biggest stage of them all. Visitors can explore the various immersive exhibits and innovative displays at this amazing museum that is accessible to all.

Things to Do in Colorado Springs

After exploring the surrounding Colorado Springs landscapes that make this destination so unique, we head to the family-friendly Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, which overlooks the city. Situated at 6,714 feet above sea level, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is famous for being the highest zoo in the United States.

If you’re visiting Colorado Springs with friends, you should also enjoy the city’s vibrant craft beer brewery scene. Now home to over 30 breweries, our favorite has to be the impressive Colorado Mountain Brewery, for its seasonal ales and American IPAs – with two great locations, their great food, warm hospitality, and outdoor patios make it one of the hottest attractions in Colorado Springs.

Best Places to Eat & Drink in Colorado Springs

Once you’ve built up an appetite, our recommendation of Colorado’s best dining experiences should see you heading to Four by Brother Luck Restaurant, where Chef Brother Luck offers you a truly unique culinary experience. Featuring a delicious serving of Southwestern cuisine, Four by Brother Luck combines their fine food with hand-picked wine, craft beers, and creative cocktail pairings.

Following a day of activities and a delightful meal, for a truly authentic Colorado Springs evening out, we strongly suggest visiting the Cork & Cask. This upscale wine and whiskey bar is situated in an antique trolley warehouse; with its elaborate décor, the venue combines its signature cocktails and a rare whiskey collection that boasts over 210 labels.

Where to stay while you’re in Colorado Springs

No matter what activities you participate in, Colorado Springs offers a first-class experience for visitors of all ages. Whether being launched into Williams Canyon or climbing alongside the Seven Falls waterfall, you and your family and friends won’t be able to avoid this fantastic city’s infectious charm.

With year-round activities and exciting venues to match, be sure to add Colorado Springs to your bucket list of destinations to see this year, and after each day, be sure to enjoy a fantastic night’s sleep every night at the picturesque Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites, Best Western Executive Inn or Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn in Colorado Springs, Colorado.