# Things to see in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States): 32 places and when to go

> Colorado Springs, Colorado is a city in United States with around 494,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (14), History (6), Nature (5). The best known are Pikes Peak, Cheyenne Mountain and United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/colorado-springs/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 38.863, -104.792
- **Population:** About 494,000
- **Places:** 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (14) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (5) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montana/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (4)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 1,337 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Pikes Peak, at 4,302 m.

## What to see in Colorado Springs, Colorado

The places in and around Colorado Springs, Colorado, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Pikes Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pikes-peak/): Mountain in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, United States · 22 km
- [Cheyenne Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cheyenne-mountain/): Mountain in Colorado, United States · 16 km
- [United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/capilla-de-cadetes-de-la-academia-de-la-fuerza-aerea-de-los/): Chapel in Colorado, USA · 18 km
- [Blodgett Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/blodgett-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 15 km
- [Cheyenne Mountain Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cheyenne-mountain-zoo/): Mountain zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado in the United States · 12 km
- [Mount Rosa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rosa/): Mountain in El Paso and Teller counties in Colorado, United States · 18 km
- [St. Mary's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-mary-s-cathedral/): Cathedral in Colorado Springs, United States of America · 4.2 km
- [New Life Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-life-church/): Protestant Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · 14 km
- [Glen Eyrie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glen-eyrie/): Castle near Colorado Springs, Colorado · 8.7 km
- [Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/colorado-springs-fine-arts-center/): Fine arts and performing arts center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · 3.5 km
- [Miramont Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/miramont-castle/): House in Colorado, United States of America · 11 km
- [Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/colorado-springs-pioneers-museum/): Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado · 4.5 km
- [Peterson Air and Space Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/peterson-air-and-space-museum/): Military aviation museum in Colorado, USA · 9.0 km
- [Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rock-ledge-ranch-historic-site/): Living history museum and farm in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · 7.1 km
- [ADT - Colorado B - P - Seg 2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/adt-colorado-b-p-seg-2/): Hiking · 29 km
- [Black Forest Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/black-forest-brewing-company/): Brewery · 17 km
- [Black Forest Brewing Company - East](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/black-forest-brewing-company-east/): Brewery · 16 km
- [Bristol Brewery and Pub](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bristol-brewery-and-pub/): Brewery · 6.5 km
- [Brush Hollow Winery Tasting Room & Eatery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brush-hollow-winery-tasting-room-eatery/): Winery · 16 km
- [Catriona Cellars](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catriona-cellars/): Winery · 26 km
- [Cerberus Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cerberus-brewing-company/): Brewery · 5.2 km
- [Goat Patch Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/goat-patch-brewing-company/): Brewery · 2.8 km
- [JAK's Taproom](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jak-s-taproom/): Brewery · 14 km
- [Local Relic Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/local-relic-brewery/): Brewery · 4.5 km

And the other 8, by what you come to do:

- **Food and drink**: [Lost Friend Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lost-friend-brewing-company/), [Mash Mechanix Brewing Co](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mash-mechanix-brewing-co/), [South Park Brewing Co](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/south-park-brewing-co/), [Urban Animal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/urban-animal/), [Urban Animal Beer Co](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/urban-animal-beer-co/)
- **History**: [St. Mary's Inn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/st-mary-s-inn/), [The Mining Exchange Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-mining-exchange-hotel/)
- **With kids**: [U.S. Air Force Academy Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/u-s-air-force-academy-planetarium/)

## When to go to Colorado Springs, Colorado

The best time to visit Colorado Springs, Colorado is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 34 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 32 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 01 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 07 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 42 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 28 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 31 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 50 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 17 |

In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In July, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Colorado Springs, Colorado

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,337 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.863%2C-104.792)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.863%2C-104.792)

## Other towns nearby

- [Larkspur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/larkspur/): 5 places · 42 km
- [Pueblo, Colorado](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pueblo/): 8 places · 66 km
- [Morrison](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/morrison/): 8 places · 90 km
- [Aurora, Colorado](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/aurora/): 19 places · 93 km
- [Denver](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/denver/): 106 places · 99 km
- [Broomfield](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/broomfield/): 27 places · 119 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The best known: [Pikes Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pikes-peak/), [Cheyenne Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cheyenne-mountain/), [United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/capilla-de-cadetes-de-la-academia-de-la-fuerza-aerea-de-los/), [Blodgett Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/blodgett-peak/), [Cheyenne Mountain Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cheyenne-mountain-zoo/). In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs, Colorado?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.

### How do you get to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,337 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.863%2C-104.792) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Colorado Springs, Colorado as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).