Budget Vacation
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Let your worries float away with an inexpensive day in Manitou Springs.
- Garden of the Gods Trading Post
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings
- Miramont Castle
- Historic Manitou Springs
Visit the Mountains, then hit the North Pole on the way back.
- Historic Cripple Creek
- North Pole – Santa’s Workshop
You’re on top of the world…literally.
- Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain
- May Natural History Museum
Find out why we’re known as the ‘Wild West’.
- Ghost Town Museum
- ProRodeo Hall of Fame
- Western Museum of Mining & Industry
The Great Outdoors
We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!
Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure
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Plan for: 2-3 hours
Colorado Springs
Cost: From $25 / adult
10 min drive
Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure
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Plan for: 2-3 hours
Colorado Springs
Cost: From $25 / adult
10 min drive
Broadmoor Outfitters Soaring Adventure
Edit me, chia DIY typewriter schlitz single-origin coffee subway tile. Next level before they sold out vice truffaut, edison bulb mixtape drinking vinegar hexagon chia tattooed sustainable single-origin coffee biodiesel chambray fashion axe. Etsy trust fund authentic hammock 3 wolf moon sartorial bespoke umami tattooed. Cardigan pabst keffiyeh try-hard cold-pressed four loko food truck sustainable tote bag occupy before they sold out mixtape. Ramps tote bag freegan DIY palo santo YOLO pabst you probably haven’t heard of them shabby chic. Aesthetic trust fund ugh, tousled readymade health goth tacos slow-carb tonx. Vinyl gluten-free readymade poke +1 normcore.
Plan for: 2-3 hours
Colorado Springs
Cost: From $25 / adult
Day 1 interactive map
Food, drinks & more
We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
The Garden of the Gods Trading Post is a retail treasure trove, with the largest selection of t-shirts, mugs and locally-made art in the region.
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
The Garden of the Gods Trading Post is a retail treasure trove, with the largest selection of t-shirts, mugs and locally-made art in the region.
Manitou Markdowns
Let your worries float away with an inexpensive day in Manitou Springs.
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Why you’ll love it
Garden of the Gods ranks as the #9 best attraction in the world on Tripadvisor—and it’s completely free! Use the Trading Post as your basecamp to grab a map, get local tips and browse a huge selection of souvenirs.
Drive 10 minutes
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Why you’ll love it
Just up the hill, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings offer a look into the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans, with recreated structures you can step inside. Explore the museum’s artifacts and exhibits to experience what life in Colorado was like 1,000 years ago.
Drive 10 minutes
Miramont Castle Museum
Why you’ll love it
Step into another era at this Victorian castle tucked into the hills of Manitou Springs. Built in 1895 with an eclectic mix of architectural styles, its quirky design fits the town perfectly—coming together in one surprisingly seamless masterpiece.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Museum. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the tea room. Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Mondays.
From $15 per adult
Walk 5 minutes
Historic Manitou Springs
Why you’ll love it
Explore Manitou Springs like a local by grabbing a free tasting cup and sampling the seven mineral springs along the avenue. If you spot someone filling jugs, say hello—you might just score a legendary lemonade recipe.
Food, drinks & more
We hope you’re well rested and ready to play, because there’s no time to lose!
Balanced Rock Cafe
Buffalo Burgers, Southwest Wraps, Chicken Sandwiches, a variety of deli sandwiches, soups and salads, and snacks of various kinds at The Balanced Rock Cafe.
Queen’s Parlour Tearoom
Sip on High Tea in the Queen’s Parlour Tearoom at the Miramont Castle Museum.
Cost Efficient in Cripple Creek
Visit the Mountains, then hit the North Pole on the way back.
Historic Cripple Creek
Why you’ll love it
If you thought Manitou was quirky, just wait until you get to Cripple Creek. This tiny mountain town is full of rich history, free museums and—if you visit in summer—a herd of free-range donkeys wandering the streets.
Drive 45 minutes
North Pole – Santa’s Workshop
Why you’ll love it
On your way back to Colorado Springs, stop in Cascade for a trip back in time at the North Pole. This Christmas-themed amusement park features vintage rides, original buildings, and free entry—plus unlimited ride passes for just $32 if you want to jump in on the fun.
High Altitude, Low Cost
You’re on top of the world…literally.
Pikes Peak- America’s Mountain
Why you’ll love it
One of the region’s most popular attractions is also one of the cheapest! With incredible views and scenic pull-offs all the way up, a trip to the summit is a bucket-list experience.
Drive 30 minutes
May Natural History Museum
Why you’ll love it
Head south to this humble museum tucked among the trees, home to an astonishing private collection of over 7,000 insects—some dating back to 1903! As the largest private insect collection in the world, it’s sure to impress.
Modest Museums
Find out why we’re known as the ‘Wild West’.
Ghost Town Museum
Why you’ll love it
Ghost Town is one of our most affordable attractions, offering a recreated western town built from real Colorado ghost towns. Try the shooting gallery, pan for gold, print a wanted poster and maybe even catch a ghost at the old piano!
Drive 15 minutes
ProRodeo Hall of Fame
Why you’ll love it
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame offers a look into the legends and artifacts that shaped the sport of rodeo. Visit in summer to say hello to the horses out back before you go!
Drive 10 minutes
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
Why you’ll love it
Dial back the time machine and explore the region’s early mining roots at this western museum. You’ll learn how mining shaped our towns and see historic tools and machines brought back to life.
More ways to enjoy your days
Pet-Friendly Vacation
No need to find a pet sitter for your vacation to Colorado Springs, we've got tons of pet-friendly attractions for you both to enjoy!
Indoor Winter Activities
The Pikes Peak Region puts the wonder in Winter Wonderland with this spectacular four-day adventure in and around Colorado Springs.
Budget Vacation
You don't have to be in the one percent to have a great vacation. Here's how you can have a blast in Colorado Springs for only $30 a day!
