Admire one of the country’s most impressive archaeological wonders at Garden of the Gods. The 552 hectare (1,364 acre) public park is famous for the dozens of freestanding red rock formations created by a geological upheaval millions of years ago. Hike through the lush green forests while admiring the towering 91 m (300 ft) formations set against the dramatic backdrop of snowcapped Pike’s Peak. Head to the park’s visitor and nature center to learn the history of the formations or to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy panoramic views of the park from the cafe terrace. Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Colorado Springs using our trip planner.
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This is a must do if you have time in Colorado Springs. Be aware that the usual road is closed for road repairs and you have to get in from the other end on 32nd street; the detour is badly signed...
This is a must do if you have time in Colorado Springs. Be aware that the usual road is closed for road repairs and you have to get in from the other end on 32nd street; the detour is badly signed... more »
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What a great experience! The park, trails, visitor center were all very clean and maintained. The views were absolutely phenomenal. The museum was very informative. Staff seemed helpful. It was..... more
What a great experience! The park, trails, visitor center were all very clean and maintained. The views were absolutely phenomenal. The museum was very informative. Staff seemed helpful. It was..... more »
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I checked this Garden of the Gods on Google Maps, and although it was late, I couldn't stop my search here, and I was strongly attracted to it. Come here at 4 pm in November 2021. It is convenient to park here, the reception center is convenient for tourists to buy souvenirs and drinks, and the toilets are clean. Standing in the outdoor corridor of the reception center, you can enjoy the unobstructed view of the very magnificent tall red stone. Here you can hike or drive to different attractions and enjoy the unique charm of Red Rock from different angles. Because the time is limited, the sun will soon set, so I just took some pictures of the scenery. There are still many scenic spots that I don't have time to watch. If there is a chance, I will come here again to slowly enjoy this wonderful style!
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Beautiful place to go for a hike and get a bit of exercise or even just to drive around. I’m so glad we made the choice to stop by here. It’s such a wonderful place to connect to nature. Highly recommend anyone take a few hours to come here. If you’re reading this and considering it just GO!
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