Woodland Park Guidebook
Sightseeing
Visit the new summit center at the summit of Pikes Peak but do not start your climb up the mountain with less than half tank of gas. On average 2-3 hours round-trip, climbing America’s Mountain is a favorite tourist attraction. You can reach the summit by car (please visit pikes-peak.com for car requirements) or by the cog rail.
139 locals recommend
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak HwyVisit the new summit center at the summit of Pikes Peak but do not start your climb up the mountain with less than half tank of gas. On average 2-3 hours round-trip, climbing America’s Mountain is a favorite tourist attraction. You can reach the summit by car (please visit pikes-peak.com for car requirements) or by the cog rail.
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain. At an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level, it is the highest zoo in America. The zoo covers 140 acres, 40 of which are in use. Open daily from 9am-5pm
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThe Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain. At an elevation of 6,714 feet above sea level, it is the highest zoo in America. The zoo covers 140 acres, 40 of which are in use. Open daily from 9am-5pm
Visit one of Colorado’s most beautiful attractions! Garden of the Gods is free to the public so expect some wait times to get into the park on the weekend. This attraction can be seen by vehicle or take a hike through the many different paths! Please pack out what you bring in.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdVisit one of Colorado’s most beautiful attractions! Garden of the Gods is free to the public so expect some wait times to get into the park on the weekend. This attraction can be seen by vehicle or take a hike through the many different paths! Please pack out what you bring in.
Located conveniently in Manitou Springs, Cave of the winds is a high altitude cave that has rare geological formations, alpine mountain adventures such as zip lining, challenge course, and guided tours. There are two restaurants on site called The Canyon Rim Grill and Prospectors Point Grill.
Winter hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day 10am-5pm
Summer hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day 11am-5pm
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdLocated conveniently in Manitou Springs, Cave of the winds is a high altitude cave that has rare geological formations, alpine mountain adventures such as zip lining, challenge course, and guided tours. There are two restaurants on site called The Canyon Rim Grill and Prospectors Point Grill.
Winter hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day 10am-5pm
Summer hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day 11am-5pm
The Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Sprngs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880’s.
Open Friday through Monday from 10am to 6pm
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdThe Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Sprngs, Colorado. It has been a privately-owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880’s.
Open Friday through Monday from 10am to 6pm
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings consist of replica Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and interpretive exhibits. The replicas were constructed in 1904 and opened to the public in 1907. The exhibits include archaeological artifacts, tools, pottery and weapons that were taken from indigenous sites or replicated.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdThe Manitou Cliff Dwellings consist of replica Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and interpretive exhibits. The replicas were constructed in 1904 and opened to the public in 1907. The exhibits include archaeological artifacts, tools, pottery and weapons that were taken from indigenous sites or replicated.
The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is a fossil museum primarily exhibiting fossil organisms of North America’s Late Cretaceous including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and fish. The museum includes a fossil preparation lab and a large gift shop. Open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm.
103 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
201 S Fairview StThe Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is a fossil museum primarily exhibiting fossil organisms of North America’s Late Cretaceous including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and fish. The museum includes a fossil preparation lab and a large gift shop. Open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm.
The Florissant Formation is a sedimentary geologic formation outcropping around Florissant, Teller County, Colorado. The formation is noted for the abundant and exceptionally preserved insect and plant fossils that are found in the mudstones and shales.
140 locals recommend
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 Co Rd 1The Florissant Formation is a sedimentary geologic formation outcropping around Florissant, Teller County, Colorado. The formation is noted for the abundant and exceptionally preserved insect and plant fossils that are found in the mudstones and shales.
Santa’s workshop is an amusement park that opened on June 16, 1959 in Cascade, Colorado, located on U.S Route 24 just west of Colorado Springs at the entrance to the Pikes Peak Highway, at the Northern end of Pikes Peak. Hours are dependent on the time of the year. Please visit their website
(northpolecolorado.com) for hours of operation.
184 locals recommend
North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwySanta’s workshop is an amusement park that opened on June 16, 1959 in Cascade, Colorado, located on U.S Route 24 just west of Colorado Springs at the entrance to the Pikes Peak Highway, at the Northern end of Pikes Peak. Hours are dependent on the time of the year. Please visit their website
(northpolecolorado.com) for hours of operation.
Recreational Marijuana
Please note that the public can only shop at recreational dispensaries and that non-resident and resident with a valid ID can purchase up to one ounce of marijuana. All Colorado dispensaries are CASH ONLY and most have ATM's located inside.
Maggie’s Farm is the closest and only recreational dispensary in the great Colorado Springs area. Other recreational dispensaries can be found in Denver and Pueblo.
32 locals recommend
Maggie's Farm Marijuana Dispensary
141 Manitou AveMaggie’s Farm is the closest and only recreational dispensary in the great Colorado Springs area. Other recreational dispensaries can be found in Denver and Pueblo.
Food Scene
You'll find restaurant recommendations here!
($$$) Reservations are recommended! Rated 4.3 stars on Google. "Authentic Swiss Dining with a View" This restaurant is a local favorite for lunch and dinner. A European restaurant that has raving reviews about their Reuben, deserts and eclectic atmosphere.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm.
59 locals recommend
Swiss Chalet Restaurant
19263 US-24($$$) Reservations are recommended! Rated 4.3 stars on Google. "Authentic Swiss Dining with a View" This restaurant is a local favorite for lunch and dinner. A European restaurant that has raving reviews about their Reuben, deserts and eclectic atmosphere.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm.
($) Rated 4.5 stars on Google. An American restaurant with a mountain twist! You'll find familiar American comfort foods.
Open Thursday to Monday from 6am to 2pm.
81 locals recommend
Hungry Bear
111 E Midland Ave($) Rated 4.5 stars on Google. An American restaurant with a mountain twist! You'll find familiar American comfort foods.
Open Thursday to Monday from 6am to 2pm.
($$) Reservations recommended! Rated 4.5 stars on Google. Reviews rave about their spectacular service, impeccable wine selection and amazing views of Pikes Peak!
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm.
46 locals recommend
Carmen
609 W Midland Ave($$) Reservations recommended! Rated 4.5 stars on Google. Reviews rave about their spectacular service, impeccable wine selection and amazing views of Pikes Peak!
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm.
($$) Rated 4.4 stars on Google. Japanese fusion restaurant. Fusion Japan offers delicious sushi, entrees and other delectable dishes!
Open everyday! Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9:30pm and Friday/Saturday from 11am to 10pm.
64 locals recommend
Fusion Japan
765 Gold Hill Pl S($$) Rated 4.4 stars on Google. Japanese fusion restaurant. Fusion Japan offers delicious sushi, entrees and other delectable dishes!
Open everyday! Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9:30pm and Friday/Saturday from 11am to 10pm.
($$) Rated 4.6 starts on Google. Front Range Barbeque has great food beer and live music! Check out their website at frbbq.com for more information on their live music.
129 locals recommend
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado Ave($$) Rated 4.6 starts on Google. Front Range Barbeque has great food beer and live music! Check out their website at frbbq.com for more information on their live music.
($$) Rated 4.2 Stars on Google. AJ’s Pizzería offer pizza, sandwiches, salads and more.
Open everyday! Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday/Saturday from 11am to 11pm
49 locals recommend
AJ's Pizzeria
250 Gold Hill Pl S($$) Rated 4.2 Stars on Google. AJ’s Pizzería offer pizza, sandwiches, salads and more.
Open everyday! Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday/Saturday from 11am to 11pm
Starbucks
1101 US-24Convenience Stores
Safeway
1101 US-24Your closest grocery store! You'll find all of your necessities here.
Walmart Supercenter
19600 US-24Your closest Supercenter!
Midland Coin Laundry
109 W Midland Ave