Exciting Local Attractions Near Our Colorado Springs Lodging
The majestic Rocky Mountains run through Colorado, not only forming the Continental Divide but also creating some of the most remarkable scenery in the world. But Colorado is much more than just mountains, and it can all be experienced while lodging in Colorado Springs. Home to an array of top Colorado attractions, Colorado Springs is great for leisure travel, and our hotel in Colorado Springs gives you convenient access. Ancient, elaborate Anasazi cliff dwellings, high plains where the American cowboy came of age, all-season resorts that range from down-home to jet-set and glittering cities are all within convenient driving distance from our Colorado Springs lodging. The revered US Air Force Academy is not far from our hotel, and we welcome visiting parents and prospective students.
Air Force Academy (20 miles) Check out the most prolific training grounds for the U.S. Air Force. Academy visitors are welcome at the Radisson Colorado Springs Airport hotel. Phone: (719) 333-2025
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (9 miles) Enjoy seeing over 750 wild animals in the scenic mountain area of Pikes Peak. Phone: (719) 633-9925
Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum (7 miles) Housed in an elegant and historical building (the former El Paso County Courthouse), the museum's collection of over 40,000 objects is made up of nationally significant quilts, pottery, art, writings and Native American objects. Phone: (719) 385-5990
Colorado Springs World Arena (6 miles) Visit Colorado Springs' largest sports, concert and entertainment venue. Phone: (719) 477-2150
Downtown Colorado Springs (5 miles) This bustling city center provides a number of shopping, dining and entertainment options.
Garden of the Gods (10 miles) Filled with the wonders of nature, the Garden of the Gods is a free city park. An abundance of plant and animal life can be found throughout its 1,340 acres, as well as magnificent red sandstone rock formations, for which the Garden is best known. Many of these are over 300 million years old and were sculpted through time by erosion.
Flying W Ranch (20 miles) The Flying W Ranch, located in Colorado Springs, is a working mountain cattle ranch that has specialized in western food and entertainment since 1953.
Manitou Springs (12.6 miles) This quaint, mountaintop town is home to the Manitou Cliff Dwellings and the Manitou Springs Historical Society. Phone: (800) 642-2567
Old Colorado City History Center (9.5 miles) Experience the story of Colorado's first capital. After a period of revitalization, this historic district thrives today as a center of arts and commerce. Phone: (719) 636-1225
Pikes Peak (16 miles) The area's most visible natural landmark, Pike's Peak offers an array of hiking trails and scenic railways.
Security Service Field (6 miles) See the home of Colorado Springs Sky Sox minor league baseball team. Phone: (719) 597-1449
Driving Directionsto Radisson Colorado Springs Airport Hotel Exit the Colorado Springs Airport and turn right on Powers Blvd. Turn right on Fountain Blvd and left on Newport Rd.
With vast, rolling plains to the east and Pikes Peak towering at 14,000 feet to the west, the city of Colorado Springs is enveloped in glory. Magnificent red sandstone pinnacles at the base of the mountain have been dubbed appropriately, "Garden of the Gods." The stunning Garden of the Gods is among the top Colorado attractions and is just 10 miles from the Radisson Colorado Springs Airport hotel. The city of Colorado Springs itself - the second largest in Colorado - is adorned with beautiful Victorian homes and turn-of-the-century buildings. Once known as a Gold Town, Colorado Springs now boasts something for everyone, from the arts buff to the outdoorsman. Popular family attractions in Colorado Springs include Pikes Peak Ghost Town, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs. Gorgeous views of the Continental Divide can be seen from the Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The city is also home to the US Air Force Academy Training Center and the US Olympic Training Center.
Did you know?
Now that's one popular breakfast food! The Colorado Springs Cereal Food Company founded Shredded Wheat in Colorado Springs in the late 1890's. To last this long, you have to taste good!