These formations can be seen by car or foot! Drive through or park and take a walk to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Painted Mines Interpretive Park
Paint Mine Rd, Calhan, CO 80808
Roughly 30 minutes from Colorado Springs
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
4218 Co Rd 3A, Cañon City, CO 81212
About an hour and a half from Colorado Springs. Here you can walk, or take a gondola, across America's highest suspension bridge and enjoy the magnificent view below. There is a park for kids as well as some thrill rides for adults. Below runs the Royal Gorge Train, which is a 2 hour journey along the river. If you have the extra day to dedicate to sight seeing, we recommend this!
Perfect for shopping! Manitou Springs is a resort city in Colorado, just outside Colorado Springs. It’s known for its mineral springs and mountain landscapes, dominated by soaring Pikes Peak. Manitou Avenue is home to art galleries and specialty boutiques.