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
8 Points of Interest & Landmarks in El Paso County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in El Paso County, United States including Olympic Training Center, Glen Eyrie Castle, Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures, Evergreen Cemetery, Ivywild School, Stratton Open Space, Air Force Academy Airfield Overlook.
Restaurants in El Paso County
1. 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!!
2. 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.
3. Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,607 reviews
Welcome to Pikes Peak - America's Mountain! The Pikes Peak Highway entrance is conveniently located 15 minutes west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24. The beauty of being so close to the city is that you can spend your time enjoying the mountain instead of getting to the mountains. Plan for your round trip journey to the summit to take 2-3 hours. The safe, scenic highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy Pikes Peak at your leisure. From the gateway at an elevation of 7,400 feet, you'll encounter some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world as you wind your way through an alpine wonderland of scenic beauty, mountain reservoirs, beyond timberline, overtaking the clouds...All along the way to the 14,115 foot summit of America's most famous mountain. Along the way, you'll discover the North Slope Recreation Area, Crystal Reservoir Gift Shop, Historic Glen Cove Inn, and the Summit House. There are three lakes for fishing, picnic areas, hiking trails, and breathtaking views. Stop and watch one of our "Meet the Ranger" Interpretive Programs and learn about the history, myths, flora and fauna on the mountain. All offer visitor services and basic necessities to make your day both enjoyable and memorable.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Since the popular Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway, the world's highest cog railroad, is undergoing repairs and is out of service until 2019, it makes the trip to the summit of Pikes Peak a very daunting challenge. Do you hike the Barr Trail or drive the Pikes Peak Highway? The historic slogan of the Colorado Gold Rush of 1858, Pikes Peak or Bust, seems very appropriate today. The last time my wife and I visited Colorado Springs, I took the cog railway to the top. My wife chose to have lunch at the Broadmoor. It was a wonderful experience. From the summit of the 14,114-foot mountain, I still recall looking to the west and seeing the outlines of Cripple Creek, the historic mining town we had visited the day before. Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, it is named in honor of famed explorer Zebulon Pike, who was unable to reach the summit in 1806. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, Pikes Peak is one of Colorado's 54 14ers, mountains that rise more than 14,000 feet above seal level. Edwin James was the first European American to reach the summit in 1820. In 1913, William Wayne Brown drove his car, the Bear Cat, 20 miles to the summit in five hours and 28 minutes. There are three visitor centers on Pikes Peak--at six miles, at 12 miles and the summit. Over 600,000 people annual visit the top of the mountain. A new summit complex is currently under construction and will be completed in 2020. The cog railway makes for an interesting trip, going from one climate to another (it's always chilly at the top, even in July) and going through forest land, then above the tree line where there are no trees. The views at the summit, of course, are unobstructed. And they are breath-taking.
4. Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
Starr Kempf Sculpture Garden - private property and not a business open to public
Reviewed By 859tinaf - Florida, United States
Stumbled across this yard full of fantastic, huge sculptures as we left Cheyenne Mountain, on our way to the Broadmoor. What a treat!
5. Evergreen Cemetery
6. Ivywild School
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By 918tiffany - Broken Arrow, United States
We visited on the first night they re-opened after Covid I think. I love their play on words on their website and menu. It was outdoor seating only but they were very organized and kept everyone at a safe distance. We all 3 enjoyed our drinks and I feel like it will be great once all the work is completed.
7. Stratton Open Space
8. Air Force Academy Airfield Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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