Rainbow Valley
Colorado Springs
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Popular places to visit

Garden of the Gods
Get a taste for the Colorado landscape as you explore this huge city park on your own or during a guided bus or Segway tour.

US Air Force Academy
Enjoy a free tour of the military campus where young men and women are trained to be officers in the United States Air Force.

Pikes Peak
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tour the mountainside zoo to see hundreds of animals in replicas of their natural habitats. Feed giraffes and look down on the animals from a chairlift.

The Broadmoor Seven Falls
Enjoy the mountain views and explore The Broadmoor Seven Falls, a lovely green space in Colorado Springs. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.

Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Things to do

Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Guided Jeep Tour

Colorado’s Pikes Peak Highway: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Scenic Pikes Peak Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Colorado Springs - Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Our room had a beautiful view. Unfortunately it’s off season so we did not enjoy the pools but they looked great.
Reviewed on 18 Dec, 2025

The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
The staff was very friendly and we enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025

Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Staff is great all 3 that I talked to thru the 3 night stay only complaint is your breakfast has went downhill last few years....
Reviewed on 18 Dec, 2025

Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Everything was great, clean & convenient, parked in the public parking b c valet was expensive
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025

The Broadmoor
This hotel is the best of the best. Our stay and treatment by the staff and management was superior. Our 30th Anniversary couldn’t have been better. Many celebrations have been at the Broadmoor over the years and we will continue to choose this hotel wherever possible.
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025

The Mining Exchange
Staff was amazing, room was on point!! We had a great night in the Springs.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rainbow Valley

Cascade-Chipita Park
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Cascade-Chipita Park. You might want to make time for a stop at North Pole Colorado or North Slope Recreation Area.

Manitou Springs Historic District
Manitou Springs Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Ruxton's Trading Post while in the area.

Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.

West Colorado Springs
While visiting West Colorado Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie Castle.

Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre, a top place to visit in the area.
