Top Things to do in El Paso County
Top Hotels in El Paso County
- 1. Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
- 2. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn
- 3. SCP Colorado Springs Hotel
- 4. Drury Inn & Suites Colorado Springs
- 5. The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
- 6. Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
- 7. Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center
- 8. The Mining Exchange a Wyndham Grand Hotel & Spa
- 9. Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort
- 10. The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
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Things to do in El Paso County, El Paso County: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in El Paso County, United States including St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Peterson Air & Space Museum, United States Air Force Academy, High Drive, Olympic Training Center, Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun, Glen Eyrie Castle, McAllister House, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site.
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1. St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Armyav8rwife
We went to Mass here while visiting Colorado Springs. Mass was beautiful and everyone was so welcoming! Beautiful cathedral!
2. Pikes Peak International Raceway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) is a destination participatory motorsports and entertainment venue located just south of Colorado Springs in Fountain, CO. With a schedule packed with participatory driving events, drivers of all skill levels can get on track and fuel the need for speed. If driving isn't your thing, check out the sights and sounds of one of our Signature Events!
3. Peterson Air & Space Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
The Museum preserves and portrays the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base. From our barnstormer beginnings in the Roaring Twenties, through the daring exploits of our World War II pilots and into the modern space era, our exhibits are sure to capture your attention. The museum is open to the public even though the museum is on an active Air Force installation. All that is required is for non-military ID card holders and groups to call us or submit a request on our web site a minimum of one day in advance of your visit (before noon MDT) to arrange for a pass and detailed instructions (https://petemuseum.org/visitor-information/). A State or federal issued Photo ID is required for all Non-DoD visitors over 18. Drivers will need to have proof of insurance and registration for their vehicles. Non-US Visitors: allow an additional day.
Reviewed By slikrokbel - Oceanside, United States
We arrived at the visitor center for directions to the museum and were told that it requires reservations at least 24 hours in advance! Fortunately, we were able to e-mail our information and reserve a tour the following day. We took a guided tour and our docent, Gus, was outstanding. After watching a short film, we toured the museum and then went outside for a tour of the aircraft on display. We got to go inside of the Lockheed Constellation ("Conny") and then moved into another museum building with more aircraft and all of the space displays. Gus really personalized the tour for our group and added many anecdotes and stories along the way keeping everyone engaged and even quizzing our 7-yr old aviation buff.
4. United States Air Force Academy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,957 reviews
Visitors can tour this modern sprawling campus that includes the Academy, Falcon Stadium, a chapel and Arnold Hall, a museum honoring Air Force personnel.
Reviewed By hikinguniversity - Colorado Springs, United States
The historic United States Air Force Academy has so many things to offer, it really does need to be at the top of "to visit" list. *Hiking / mountain biking *Historical driving tour *Planetarium *Amazing Cemetery *Historic buildings These pictures are of the Cadet Chapel and Arnold Hall at night. The red tips on the Chapel are from a bonfire below in the courtyard. This was a rare night where 500 drones were used to make different designs in the sky.
5. High Drive
6. Olympic Training Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,409 reviews
The Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center is home to Olympic hopefuls in various sport disciplines. Take the guided walking tour and see the facilities in which athletes train as the aspire to be part of Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Games!
Reviewed By SendMeSomewhere - Cincinnati, United States
This tour was awesome, got to visit so many sections of US Olympic training facilities, including the shooting range, cooking class kitchen, sports medicine, track and field, basketball, and gymnastics areas. Taylor was an excellent guide - clearly has a passion for the Olympics and everything it stands for. He pointed out several Paralympic and Olympic athletes as we toured the grounds. We learned so much and my 9- and 6- year old really enjoyed it all, too. Thanks for a great visit!!
7. Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By ZihuaScott - Phoenix, United States
Study the history of Mr. Penrose's role in the history and evolution of Colorado Springs before you go. But if you don't, you'll still get the best view of the city from this height. Awkwardly, you have to go to the Zoo, get in line, get your ticket and pay the Zoo price, then drive through the Zoo pedestrians to get onto the winding road to the top of Cheyenne Mountain. (If you just want to see the shrine, you still have to go through the process of attending the Zoo.)
8. Glen Eyrie Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 718 reviews
Nestled on 750 breathtaking acres with 95 rooms, Glen Eyrie's stunning beauty and rich heritage creates a place where guests can get away to rejuvenate and spend time in a safe setting. Glen Eyrie provides a unique guest experience which sets the stage for all to discover, explore, and be transformed. Guests can enjoy overnight stays, historical tours, Castle teas, enriching programs, retreats, group events or a conference. Come visit the home of General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of the city of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a ministry of The Navigators, and is built upon the unique intersection of natural, historical, and spiritual heritage.
Reviewed By brucew52 - Colorado Springs, United States
Glen Eyrie is the home of Colorado Springs founder, General William Palmer. Built in 1904, this beautiful castle offers guests a glimpse at the life of General Palmer. The tour not only covers the castle and the carriage house, but also the spectacular grounds around it as well. It’s all well worth the 2-3 hours you likely spend at Glen Eyrie. Two tours are offered daily at 11 am and 1 pm. The formal tour itself takes about 90 minutes. The castle also serves as an exquisite bed and breakfast as well.
9. McAllister House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By mdpeel - Lafayette, United States
Patrick is an amazing docent with so much knowledge of the history of the home and family plus local and state history. The home is beautifully restored with several family items. There is so much Colorado Springs history intertwined with mining and Colorado state history in this home. Well worth the visit!
10. Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Visit history in the valley of the Garden of the Gods! Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is a living history museum and farm, depicting life in the Pikes Peak region. We representing American Indians circa 1775, homesteading in the 1860's, farming, gardening, and boarding tuberculosis patients in the late 1880's, 19th Century Blacksmiths, and Edwardian privileged lifestyle up to 1909. The Ranch was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1979.
Reviewed By AshBernadette88 - Colorado Springs, United States
Fantastic surprise adjacent to Garden of the Gods! We took our toddler here for a day trip, and I only wish we had known about this place sooner. Right now, admission is purchased online due to COVID-19, but there is still a worker at the front kiosk providing maps and general instructions regarding what to see. Guests walk a very well-maintained pathway that takes them through history. The first stop is a Native American/French Trapper site, complete with an authentic tipi, lodge, and lean-to. From there, guests walk the path to a cabin, then to the farm and the Rock Ledge house (Victorian era), and finally to an Edwardian-era house. There is a functioning blacksmith's shop on site as well. All the employees were in period dress appropriate for the building in which they worked, and they were all extremely knowledgeable and friendly. No questions were left unanswered, and they were very accommodating. We made corn husk dolls at the cabin, and one of the "farmers" showed us the new baby pigs and described ranch life during Victorian times. There is also hiking West of the campus that takes guests into Garden of the Gods. Tidbit for the managers of Rock Ledge: I don't recall her name, but the 12-year-old girl working at the Rock Ledge Ranch was VERY impressive. She was friendly, made eye contact, was comfortable talking with adults, had a lot of knowledge about the establishment...very mature beyond her years. Great experience. We'll be back with friends!
