Top Family Things To Do in Colorado Springs, Colorado This Summer is brought to you by our partner, Visit Colorado.
Located about 70 miles from Denver, Colorado Springs is a popular year-round family vacation destination. The area is home to many natural attractions and museums.
Outdoor activities from biking and hiking to rock climbing and nature photography are just a few of the top fun things to do in Colorado Springs this summer.
Garden of the Gods Park
Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Nature Landmark located six miles from Colorado Springs. The park boasts 300 million-year-old red sandstone formations. Visitors can hike, mountain bike, take a Jeep or Segway tour, and horseback ride on trails that wind their way through the dramatic scenery. Rock climbing is also permitted with registration.
There is always something going on at Garden of the Gods Park. Be sure to stop by the world-class Visitor & Nature Center and museum to enjoy all-new interactive exhibits.
Pikes Peak
At 14,115 feet, Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Take time to enjoy the beauty of the region on a scenic highway drive up the mountain. Once you reach your destination, you can see for miles in every direction. You may even spot some local wildlife, including Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep, along the way!
Pikes Peak Highway travel time is about 1.5 hours each way.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Just west of Colorado Springs, explore the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. These fascinating ancient Puebloan ruins are between 800 and 1000 years old.
Take a self-guided tour through the ancient dwellings as you learn about American Indian culture and architecture. Visitors of all ages enjoy a hands-on educational experience.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is home to more than 30 species of endangered animals. It’s America’s only mountain zoo, and is consistently voted one of the best zoos in America!
Visitors are invited to take part in animal encounters and presentations, which feature the zoo’s most popular residents. Don’t miss the chance to hand-feed the giraffes!
Everyone can enjoy soaring over their favorite zoo attractions in a chairlift-style, open-air ride. The Mountaineer Sky Ride provides amazing views of the zoo, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs and the Eastern Plains.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Get your family’s adrenaline going at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. Home to America’s tallest suspension bridge and zip line, endless adventure opportunities await you here.
Experience 360-degree views of Colorado’s natural beauty from the Royal Gorge Bridge, aerial Gondolas, Zip Line, and Skycoaster. Bring your camera to document your adventure from the numerous Photo Lookouts.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is about an hour’s drive from Colorado Springs.
A trip to Colorado Springs is a must for outdoor adventure loving families. Be sure to include our top family fun things to do in Colorado Springs this summer for an unforgettable vacation!
Have you ever been to Colorado Springs? What are your favorite things to do?
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