Things to Do Nearby

Off-Property Activities

While The Broadmoor offers an exceptional array of on-site amenities, your Colorado Springs adventure isn't limited to the resort. Venture off-property to explore the region's iconic landmarks, vibrant cultural sites, and thrilling outdoor experiences. From the breathtaking summit views aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the stunning sandstone formations at Garden of the Gods, there's no shortage of natural beauty to explore. Dive into local history at Miramont Castle or the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, or treat the family to unforgettable attractions like Santa's Workshop, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, or a subterranean journey through the Cave of the Winds. Whether you're in search of adventure, art, history, or simply scenic serenity, these curated off-property experiences are sure to elevate your stay.

The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Pikes Peak, known as America's Mountain, is the star attraction, but the journey along the way is full of show-stopping moments. You will never forget this 3.5 hour round trip journey and your first glimpse of the Summit. Visit cograilway.com to purchase your advance tickets and secure your seat on the 9-mile journey to the top at 14,115 feet.

Estimated Vacation Time: 3.5-4.5 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 9.4 miles

Adventures Out West Jeep Tours*

Since 1973, Adventures Out West has been giving guests the best of Rocky Mountain Adventures. As the premier recreation provider in Colorado, you are sure to have a wonderful time! Their staff of dedicated tourism professionals offer jeep and segway tours, zip lining, balloon rides, and more.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1.5-10 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: Broadmoor Pick-up

U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame

The World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame is the international repository for the sport of figure skating. The museum is dedicated exclusively to the preservation and interpretation of the history of figure skating. Complimentary Shuttle Service available upon request.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-2 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 0.7 miles

North Cheyenne Cañon Park

Located in the heart of North Cheyenne Cañon’s beautiful and majestic forest, many biking, hiking, & equestrian trails are available for all ages. North Cheyenne Creek runs along the bottom of the canyon, and visitors can drive, hike, and bike from the entrance of the canyon up to Helen Hunt Falls. Beyond Helen Hunt Falls, North Cheyenne Canyon Road continues until it reaches Gold Camp Road. There is a large parking area where bikers, hikers, and runners can access additional trails. Complimentary Shuttle Service available upon request.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-6 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 2.1 miles

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Named #6 Best Zoo Exhibit in North America by USAToday’s “10
Best,” the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo features newly renovated and award-winning exhibits. Discover more than 30 species of endangered animals. Don’t miss the chance to hand-feed the renowned giraffe herd! Complimentary Shuttle Service available upon request.

Estimated Vacation Time: 2-5 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 2.2 miles

The Broadmoor World Arena

The Broadmoor World Arena offers a world-class experience in the premier sports and entertainment venue in the Pikes Peak region. The 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena plays host to a diverse variety of specialty family shows, concerts, comedy, and sporting events. Complimentary Shuttle Service available upon request.

Estimated Vacation Time: Varies due to event
Distance from The Broadmoor: 3.5 miles

The Broadmoor Seven Falls

Located less than one mile from The Broadmoor campus lies a
magnificent series of waterfalls located in a 1,250-foot-wall box
canyon. Designed to be explored by foot along river-lined pathways or enjoyed by tram to the base, guests can take in stunning vistas from an elevated platform or climb the 224 steps to spectacular hiking trails. Complimentary Shuttle Service available from Broadmoor West.

Estimated Vacation Time: 2-4 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 3.5 miles

Old Colorado City

This charming town is filled with local shops and an abundance of history. Whether you plan to browse the shops and galleries, enjoy fine dining, or attend a seasonal event, a trip to Old Colorado City will be a richly rewarding experience.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-3 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 4.1 miles

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

Built by Spencer Penrose between 1934 and 1937, the Will Rogers Shrine stands dedicated to Will Rogers, an American stage and film actor and American cowboy. Located above the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and included with zoo admission, it is accessible by a scenic drive, offering striking vistas of the surrounding Colorado Springs area, weather permitting.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-2 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 4.3 miles

Downtown Colorado Springs

The downtown area offers a variety of shopping, dining, museums, parks, festivals, and events and is a designated Creative District in the state of Colorado. Enjoy a full day of family fun and activities at
museums, parks, and attractions. You’ll find art on nearly every corner and can take a self-guided tour of local installations.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-3 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 4.6 miles

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

This world-class attraction showcases the entire journey of the Olympic games from its birth in ancient Olympia to the current Team USA hopefuls living and training in Colorado Springs every day. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is one of the most accessible and interactive museums in the world, offering a 360-degree immersive digital experience.

Estimated Vacation Time: 2-4 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 4.2 miles

Garden of the Gods

Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark, featuring dramatic views: 300-foot towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of a snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. The world-class Visitor & Nature Center and Museum is the most visited attraction in the region with all new interactive exhibits.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-4 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 6.9 miles

Horseback Riding - Old Stage Riding Stables

The riding trails at the Old Stage Riding Stables provide you with views of deep forest to panoramic mountain overlooks of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you on a beautiful adventure over trails of western beauty.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1.5-2.5 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 7.2 miles

Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings & Museum

Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the
historic town of Manitou Springs.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-3 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 7.5 miles

Manitou Incline Hiking Trail

The Manitou Incline was originally built as a cable car to carry materials to build pipelines on Pikes Peak. After the pipelines were finished, it was turned into a tourist attraction to bring guests to the top of the foothills for a spectacular view of Colorado Springs and the eastern plains.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-3 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 8.4 miles

Manitou Springs

This beautiful mountain town features eight naturally carbonated mineral spring fountains; world class art, music, theater, and sidewalk sculpture displays; unique art galleries, one of a kind gift shops, and trading posts with handcrafted Native American treasures; internationally famous historic restaurants; and a historic Penny Arcade.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-4 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 7.7 miles

Glen Eyrie Castle

Escape the ordinary and create memories that will last a lifetime! Whether you attend a Tea or one of the Tours, Glen Eyrie is a place that leaves you in awe and invites you to be a part of something much bigger than yourself.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-4 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 8.3 miles

Cave of the Winds

The oldest attraction in the Pikes Peak region, visitors can choose from three tours through subterranean chambers to get different perspectives on Colorado’s geological wonders.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1.5-6 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 8.6 miles

Miramont Castle

Experience life as it would have been in Victorian times, from the Castle itself with 30 rooms resplendent in authentic Victorian furnishings to the Queen’s Parlour Tea Room where one can feast on Victorian (and modern day) fare made fresh daily.

Estimated Vacation Time: 2-4 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 8.9 miles

National Museum of World War II Aviation

The National Museum of World War II Aviation provides unique
educational experiences that promote a deeper understanding of the historical importance of American aviation in World War II and its role in shaping the world in which we live. Self-guided and docent tours available.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-2 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 8.9 miles

ProRodeo Hall of Fame

The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy exists to educate the public about rodeo, its history, and its impact on Western American culture. It also recognizes rodeo notables of the past and present and serves as an inspiration for the future.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-2 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 10.4 miles

Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center

Visit the region’s first and only dedicated space, science and technology center. Enjoy this interactive, education-focused destination that advances science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.

Estimated Vacation Time: 2-3 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 11.2 miles

North Pole: Santa’s Workshop

At this Christmas-themed family amusement park, Christmas music fills the air as visitors browse through the village. At the center of Santa’s Workshop is the North Pole, an ice-covered pole that never melts. Surrounding the North Pole are a variety of gift shops, each with their own unique selection of toys & gifts. Dispersed throughout the park are more than 25 rides and other attractions.

Estimated Vacation Time: 2-6 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 12.3 miles

Pikes Peak Highway

Enjoy Pikes Peak at your leisure on the safe, scenic Pikes Peak Highway. Encounter some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world as you wind your way through an alpine wonderland, mountain reservoirs, beyond timberline, overtaking the clouds, all along the way to the 14,115 foot summit of America’s famous mountain. Journey to the summit in your own transportation, on a Gray Line shuttle, or in an open-air jeep with Adventures Out West.

Estimated Vacation Time: 4-6 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 15.2 miles

U.S. Air Force Academy

It’s not just cadets who operate at a different altitude—the USAFA
campus facilities and programs also continually reach for new horizons. Their labs and research centers are home to cutting-edge technology. Their buildings feature stunning midcentury modern architecture. Even the publicly accessible trails are cared for and updated to provide local hikers, bikers and equestrians with beautiful vistas. Government issued ID is required for entry.

Estimated Vacation Time: 1-2 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 19.0 miles

Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek is a historic gambling and mining town that’s one of the most dynamic and scenic tourism destinations in Colorado. The grandly restored Old West brick buildings along Bennett Avenue, surrounded by majestic mountains, boast nine unique state-of-the-art casinos, as well as great restaurants, shops, and hotels.

Estimated Vacation Time: Varies
Distance from The Broadmoor: 46.0 miles

Echo Canyon River Expeditions (Seasonal)

From extreme white water rafting to calm family floats, Echo Canyon builds one-of-a-kind river rafting adventures. Since 1978, they have been the most trusted Colorado white water rafting outfitter. Regardless of your rafting comfort level, your adventure will be unforgettable.

Estimated Vacation Time: 3-6 Hours
Distance from The Broadmoor: 52.3 miles