Most travelers come to the Manitou Springs area for the main purpose of taking a trip to the top of Pikes Peak; however, there are many other attractions that are beautiful and most unusual. The compiles list below gives you some places to think about after your primary trip has been made. If you know of other attractions in the area that should be on this page, please let us know.

Manitou Springs Area Attractions

Pikes Peak - Pikes Peak in Colorado is the most visited mountain in North America, elevation 14,100

More Pikes Peak - More general information about America's Mountain,

The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway - For 115 years, the Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway has been in operation.

Cave of the Winds - Their most popular Colorado Caves tour is an inspiring exploration into the surprising wonders of the underground.

The Garden of the Gods - Both the Park and Visitor Center are Free and open to the public.

Miramont Castle - Take the castle tour, the Victorian Gardens flower garden walking tour; see the gift shop and feast on Victorian fare at the tea room.

Cliff Dwellings Museum - Built more than 700 years ago, these dwellings await you there.

Ghost Town Museum - A fun and historic look back at kind of old west town that used to dot this region during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

Flying "W" Ranch - An actual working mountain cattle ranch located in the foothills of Colorado Springs, CO.

Air Force Academy - Home of the United States Air Force Cadets in Colorado Springs

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Open all year round and welcomes visitors to explore and enjoy the animals.

Other Things to Do

Manitou Art Theater - 515 Manitou Ave - 719-685-4729
Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theatre - 444 Ruxton Ave - 719-685-5104
Race Car Museum Outlet - 135 Manitou Ave - 719-685-3021
Cherokees of Manitou - 351 Manitou Ave. - 719-685-3508
Linda K Powell Gallery - 906 Manitou Ave # 106 - 719-685-1249
Mountain Living Studio - 741 Manitou Ave, 719-685-0225

Nearby Golf Courses

Patty Jewett Golf Course, 90 E. Espanola St, Colorado Springs, 9 holes (Municipal) - 719-385-6950
Valley Hi Golf Course, 610 S. Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs, 18 holes (Municipal) - 719-385-6911