Activities and Attractions in Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs, CO

Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run & 10K

The race course loops through the scenic Garden of the Gods Park between Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs. Elevation ranges from 6,210′ up to 6,530′.

Manitou Springs Fire Department Museum

Inside Miramont Castle, the museum features antique and vintage fire memorabilia from the Pikes Peak region. The hallmark is an 1880 Hose Cart, the oldest piece of registered fire apparatus in the state of Colorado.

Flying W Ranch

With its humble beginnings as a mountain cattle ranch in 1947, the Flying W Ranch is a living symbol of Western Heritage, embodying the romantic

Valley Hi Golf Course

Valley Hi public golf course located in Colorado Springs offering golfers views of both Pikes Peak and Cheyanne Mountain. Lesson and low green fees.

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

The world-class Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is your gateway to Garden of the Gods Park. Free admission includes over 30 interactive

Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon

The Pikes Peak Ascent and the Pikes Peak Marathon take running to a whole new level. It starts out like most races on a street in Anywhere, USA. After your first left turn, your next direction is up!

Angler’s Covey

At Angler’s Covey, we design a quality fly fishing experience with your needs in mind, whether you’re a beginner or advanced fly fisher. Join us

AVA Rafting & Zipline

AVA Rafting & Zipline is celebrating its 25th year as Colorado’s favorite Whitewater Rafting outfitter. In addition to world-class Whitewater Rafting on 8 rivers across

Manitou Springs Heritage Center

Non-profit history museum featuring Manitou Springs exhibits, photo collections, archives, events and museum store. Always free admission, call for hours.

CityROCK Climbing Center

If you are considering trying out indoor rock climbing for your first time come on down to CityROCK and give it a whirl! Check out

Pikes Peak — America’s Mountain

Take the 19-mile paved highway above the clouds and explore Colorado’s most famous peak and experience yourself 14,115 feet above the ordinary.

Miramont Castle

Take a self-guided tour through a Manitou National Historic Landmark, 30-room Victorian Castle then have lunch or high tea in the Queen’s Parlour Team Room.

E-Bike Tours & Rental

Try our most popular RENTAL tour! $69.00 We guide you through Historic Manitou Springs to see some sites. Then we will go up to the

Manitou Incline

The most challenging hike in Manitou Springs. 2,744 steps climb 2000 ft. in elevation in under one mile. Plan on 2+ hours for this 4.5 mile round-trip hike. Please note that the Manitou Incline is ran through the Colorado Springs Park and Recreation, so with any questions pertaining to reservations, please call them at 719-385-5940.