"Pikes Peak, known as America’s Mountain, is the star attraction, but the journey along the way is full of show-stopping moments. Enjoy a round trip journey and your first glimpse of the Summit. With sweeping 360-degree views of the Pikes Peak region, from the far eastern plains to the Continental Divide along the snow-capped Rocky Mountains to the west"
Garden of the Gods is a gorgeous park with breathtaking rock structures. It's a beautiful place to walk around and there are other activities to do within the park
Hours are 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Free admission
In busy Old Colorado City, galleries and quaint gift stores cluster alongside jewelers, candy shops, and tattoo parlors in 19th-century brick buildings along Colorado Avenue. Dining options range from American eateries to Italian trattorias and Greek tavernas.
With tons of exhibits, opportunities to feed animals, and up close experiences, this is a sure one to put on the to-do list
The Discovery Tour: An educational walking tour for families and beginning cavers. Explore the electrically lit portion of Cave of the Winds on our most popular family tour! This 45 – 60 minute guided walking tour includes 15 rooms, a 1/2 mile of concrete walkways, and 196 stairs. On this family-friendly tour, you will learn about the history and geology of the cave and see some of the most beautiful formations deep inside the mountain.
Haunted Lantern Tour: This guided tour is a longer, deeper exploration into the mountain. Explore, by candlelight, the mysterious and unimproved Manitou Grand Caverns on this 90-minute spooky adventure. You will navigate dark narrow tunnels, low passageways, uneven stairs, and rooms with muddy, original floors. Along the way you will hear scary ghost stories, folklore, and the spooky history of Cave of the Winds as well as the frightening folklore, and unexplained phenomena of the Manitou Grands.