Gold Hill Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gold Hill Mesa
Popular places to visit
![Pikes Peak showing mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/34000/34511-Pikes-Peak.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pikes Peak
Tramp, bike or ride the train to the summit of this popular peak – right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
![US Air Force Academy which includes modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71736-Us-Air-Force-Academy.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Garden of the Gods](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/191000/191011-Garden-Of-The-Gods.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Garden of the Gods
Experience the majesty and drama of Colorado’s natural landscape as you make your way through this vast city park.
![Cheyenne Mountain Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74271-Cheyenne-Mountain-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Glen Eyrie Castle featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71885-Glen-Eyrie-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Glen Eyrie Castle
Visit the English castle-like home and extensive grounds that once belonged to the founder of Colorado Springs and his family.
![Cave of the Winds](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74282-Cave-Of-The-Winds-Colorado.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cave of the Winds
Go on a subterranean adventure to explore caves, caverns and rock formations that are hundreds of millions of years old.
Activities
![Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48510462/81c3bf6f-0561-4577-b9b1-653ee82ea779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
![Foothills, History, and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4777465/57255245-7b7f-49b5-9800-c6d78c34203d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Foothills, History, and Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour
![Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47476747/5dc6c5aa-b726-46a5-93de-c87ae918cbf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods Luxury Jeep Tours
![Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47661284/4ae5f53c-6e84-44c2-a396-b7825356853d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Garden of the Gods Self-Guided Walking & Driving Audio Tour
![The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48992285/c11b9d33-d3c7-4357-ac9f-f9664b4313fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Admission
![Private Pikes Peak Country Tour from Denver](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1375610/41283ac6-6a37-45ac-9fc5-35b8574bc515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private Pikes Peak Country And Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Our pick of the best Gold Hill Mesa Hotel Deals
![The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18197/93f97392_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025
![Quality Inn and Suites Garden of the Gods](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/700/693/4cc7b3fc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025
![Chamonix Casino Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100360900/100360892/9526650f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025
![Garden of the Gods Resort and Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909800/909713/516927ff_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025
![Hyatt Place Colorado Springs Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68610000/68608600/68608518/25381229_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025
![The Mining Exchange](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4970900/4970891/624e9341_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gold Hill Mesa
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Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Monument Valley Park and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
![Old Colorado City which includes signage and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71884-Old-Colorado-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Bancroft Park and Simpich Showcase Theatre while in the area.
![Downtown Colorado Springs showing signage and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71849-Downtown-Colorado-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pikes Peak Center and Monument Valley Park while you're in town.
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Skyway
If you're spending some time in Skyway, Bear Creek Nature Center and North Cheyenne Cañon Park are top sights worth seeing.
![Ghost Town Museum which includes signage as well as a family](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65757-Ghost-Town-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Midland
While visiting Midland, you might make a stop by sights like Red Rock Canyon Open Space and Ghost Town Museum.
![Colorado Springs which includes a fountain, outdoor art and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/30000/30174-Colorado-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Central Colorado Springs
If you're spending some time in Central Colorado Springs, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
- Pikes Peak
- US Air Force Academy
- Garden of the Gods
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Glen Eyrie Castle
- Cave of the Winds
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Seven Falls
- Colorado College
- Pikes Peak International Raceway
- Double Eagle Casino
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Golden Nugget Cripple Creek Casino
- Norris Penrose Event Center