2026 Colorado Getaways: Colorado Springs

GARDEN OF THE GODS
This iconic park features dramatic red sandstone formations with Pikes Peak as the backdrop. Visitors can hike, bike, climb, ride horseback, or explore tours by Segway and vehicle. The Visitor & Nature Center includes exhibits and the popular How Did Those Red Rocks Get There? film. Just steps away, Garden of the Gods Resort offers luxury accommodations, spa services, and access to the 27-hole Kissing Camels Golf Club.

THE BROADMOOR
One of Colorado’s most celebrated resorts, The Broadmoor blends luxury with Rocky Mountain adventure, offering fly-fishing, ziplining, Cloud Camp excursions, dining, and nightlife.

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
America’s highest zoo is home to more than 750 animals, plus family favorites like the Mountaineer Sky Ride and historic carousel. Bear Creek Regional Park is a local favorite for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and nature exploration, complete with interactive exhibits and a large dog park.

BEAUTIFUL VISTAS
Whether by cog railway, car, bike, or hiking trail, Pikes Peak delivers unforgettable summit views at over 14,000 feet. The scenery famously inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful in 1893 .

DINING
Colorado Springs offers everything from Southwest-inspired cuisine to craft cocktails and local cafés. Favorites include Shuga’s, Restaurant 1858 near The Broadmoor, Four by Brother Luck, Roots Café, and Ivywild School — a renovated school turned community marketplace with restaurants, a brewery, and bakery.

SUMMER EVENTS
Memorial Park fills with colorful hot air balloons during their annual Labor Day weekend tradition. Battle of the Bighorn rafting challenge sends groups through Bighorn Sheep Canyon before celebrating with a post-race party at 8 Mile Bar & Grill.