Things to do in Colorado Springs
The places in Colorado Springs that people know best, ranked by readers who live there or have visited. Vote for the ones you would send a friend to, and add the places a top-ten list always misses.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are May to June and August to September. Month-by-month weather.
Top picks in Colorado Springs
Started in order of how widely each place is written about, then ranked by your votes. Links go to each place's official website. Tick "I've been" to track your count in your city passport.
Rainy or scorching day? Head indoors: World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Pioneers Museum.
Parks and sights near Colorado Springs
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- United States Air Force Academy 13 miles
- Colorado College in Colorado Springs
- Pikes Peak State College 5 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Readers' picks
No reader picks yet. Add one in the box at the top of the page. Free things, little-known spots and seasonal events are especially welcome.
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Local favorites
Where people who live in Colorado Springs actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Colorado Springs?
Well-known places with their own websites include Garden of the Gods, World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Readers vote the list up and down and add their own picks.
What can you do in Colorado Springs on a rainy or very hot day?
Indoor picks include World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum and Pioneers Museum.
When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?
For comfortable weather, go in May to June and August to September, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about Colorado Springs: city profile, weather by month, moving checklist, ask a local.
Starting list from Wikidata (CC0): well-known places in or next to Colorado Springs that list an official website, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them, checked by hand to remove closed places and non-attractions. Opening hours and prices change, so check each official site before you go. Reader picks and favorites are read by a person before they appear.