Garden of the Gods

There are numerous ways to explore the Garden of the Gods, which is located about 5 miles northwest of downtown Colorado Springs. Hiking, of course, is a great way to get some exercise while also taking in the scenery. The easy Perkins Central Garden Trail and the moderate Palmer Trail are two highly recommended hiking routes. Jeep tours are another way to explore Garden of the Gods: visitors can take a 90-minute narrated Jeep tour to Balanced Rock and learn about the park's history, a 90-minute outing to Glen Eyrie's Queens Canyon and enjoy a scenic overlook, or a two-hour excursion to waterfalls, tunnels, and other picturesque areas.

There are also Segway tours and trolley tours available in the park, which are less expensive and less intense than the Jeep adventures but still provide plenty of incredible scenery for visitors to admire. Those looking for a little more activity can go on bike tours or solo bike trips (e-bike and mountain bike rentals are available in the park).