Rainbow Valley
Colorado Springs
Visit Rainbow Valley
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.
Pikes Peak
Admire the dramatic views from this peak in the Rocky Mountains, the inspiration behind the famous lyrics of “America the Beautiful”.
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.
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
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
Colorado Springs: Original 3-Hour Food Walking Tour
1-Hour Walk In Axe Throwing Experience Colorado Springs
Happy Hour Tour Manitou Springs on E-golf cart
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
Top hotels in Rainbow Valley
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
I can't say enough good about this hotel. My sister and I travel every year together for our birthdays and this has been the best hotel by far! First, the view is amazing! It is conveniently located to everything. Then, the staff are amazing! Mary Beth, the concierge, was so friendly and helpful! ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
The Mining Exchange
The room was wonderful and all of the staff were very pleasant.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown
Stayed with my daughter for one night. The staff was so friendly and helpful. When I booked the room I thought all rooms had bathtubs, but ended up being given a room with just a shower. When I spoke to the front desk about it the host was very understanding and switched me to a room with a tub. ...
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel
It is a cool hotel. Stylish and has an older presence. Very clean and the staff is super friendly. The only thing that could notice our stay would be if they had access to streaming services we could log into on the tv. We only had cable and we are spoiled.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotels
The resort is beautiful we were a little disappointed the snack shop by the pool wasn’t open on Monday nor was the gates grill! The spa was booked for the day! The staff was very pleasant!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods
Clean room, good breakfast, great customer service!
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
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, Chloey's and Bella's Dog Beach and Bear Creek Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
Old Colorado City
Visitors highly recommend Old Colorado City for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Simpich Showcase Theatre while you're in town.
