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#1JEEP TOUR - Pikes Peak or Bust

See all of America’s mountain!!! Offered in the morning to make the most of our time and take advantage of the best views and weather, this unique tour start...

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$119
per adult
JEEP TOUR - Pikes Peak or Bust

#2JEEP TOUR - Foothills & Garden of the Gods

Our most popular Jeep tour, this historic sight-seeing adventure is a great way to enjoy the Pikes Peak region!!! Our entertaining and informative cowboy gui...

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$88
per adult
JEEP TOUR - Foothills & Garden of the Gods

#3ZIPLINE TOUR - ColoRad

Soar high above the foothills of historic Manitou Springs at the foot of Pikes Peak!!! You will indulge in excitement and spectacular vistas while ziplining ...

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$95
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ZIPLINE TOUR - ColoRad

#4HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT - Colorado Springs Sunrise

Alpenglow is a breath-taking sight from our hot air balloons as we fly serenely in the wake of the Rocky Mountain Front Range at sunrise. From the Spanish Pe...

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$275
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HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT - Colorado Springs Sunrise

#5SEGWAY TOUR - Garden of the Gods - Juniper Loop

A great way to experience one of nature's greatest treasures: Garden of the Gods!!! This tour includes sights such as South and North Gateway Rocks, Kissing ...

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$92
per traveler
SEGWAY TOUR - Garden of the Gods - Juniper Loop

#6Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour

This Pikes Peak Tour is a great way to explore what our beautiful state has to offer. You will experience some of the most breath taking views in Colorado, w...

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$120
per adult
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour

#7One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Colorado Springs, CO

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game...

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One Game of Zombie Scavengers of Colorado Springs, CO

#8Jeep Tour - Old West High Country 4X4 Tour

Our High Country Tour is the heart of Colorado Adventure. Since 1890 explorers have traversed Pikes Peak in search of Gold and a better life. Your tour follo...

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$139
per adult
Jeep Tour - Old West High Country 4X4 Tour

#9Operation City Quest of Colorado Springs, CO

Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for t...

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$10
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Operation City Quest of Colorado Springs, CO

#10Indoor Skydiving Experience

Experience all the plummeting, free falling, and soaring sensations of skydiving without ever getting on a plane. This indoor skydiving experience puts you i...

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$63
per traveler
Indoor Skydiving Experience

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Things To Do in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs’ red rocks and mountain-framed plains are spread out across a plateau that’s more than 6,000 feet (1828 m) high. As the home of the US Olympic Committee and the infamous Pikes Peak Hill Climb race, the city is used to a little competition and doesn’t shy away from opportunities to impress its visitors. From its gold rush-era architecture to its pioneer spirit, and from its sprawling parks to its vibrant arts, there are plenty of things to do in Colorado Springs that are more than worthy of a gold medal.

Areas & Neighborhoods

Old Colorado City

Filled with the city’s oldest architecture and imbued with Colorado Springs’ earliest pioneer vibes, Old Colorado City is the place to go for a small town feel without sacrificing great places to explore.

Downtown

Urban parks, fascinating museums, and a world-class arts scene await those who center their stay in Colorado Springs’ downtown. Catch a concert by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, explore artifacts at the Pioneers Museum, or check out local galleries scattered between hip cafes and historic bars.

Manitou Springs

Just a few miles outside of Colorado Springs proper, this charming mountain town is a great base camp for those wanting to check out the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, mineral springs, and haunted houses. It’s also a good option for alternative Colorado Springs accommodation for those who want a quiet stay out of town.

Cripple Creek

If you’re feeling lucky, make your way to Cripple Creek, where gold miners once sought their sparkling fortunes in cliffside mines. While you’re unlikely to strike it rich panning for treasure, you can always hit the town’s casinos for a chance to find your fortune.

What to See in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs’ historic architecture, fascinating museums, and vibrant cultural institutions will keep visitors entertained downtown, but you won’t want to miss the natural beauty that lies beyond the pavement. In the Garden of the Gods, roam rolling hills dotted with pine trees and navigate mazes of ochre-red rocks jutting out from grassy meadows. Just south of this magical landscape is the towering top of Pikes Peak, home to the famous Pikes Peak Hill Climb, which challenges drivers of all types of vehicles to test man and machine’s ability to race to the top of the “hill’s” 14,115-foot (4,302-m) summit. Make your own trek to the summit on foot or take a load off and grab a ride on the rails of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

Things to Do, Landmarks & Attractions

Military buffs will want to swing in for a tour of the United States Air Force Academy, and then brush up on their history with a stop at the National Museum of World War II Aviation. Nature lovers can hop in a jeep for a guided ride through the Garden of the Gods or peek in at the animals at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and adrenaline junkies can tackle the slopes of Pikes Peak on foot, by bike, or maybe even by high-flying zipline.

Explore the pioneer past at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, lace up your hiking boots for a leg-pumping adventure on the Seven Bridges Trail, Seven Falls, or in Palmer Park, or just while away the hours looking for haunted buildings, trendy cafes, and live music among the timeless brick buildings that line the streets of the Old Colorado City Historic District.