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High Point Overlook
Vista point
👍👍 This is one of our favorite locations to photograph elopements and weddings at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs!
📸 Our business is Kate & Calder Photography, and we would love to document your beautiful day in the mountains!
4.90 (1.1K reviews)
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Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
Visitor center
👍 Be aware state parks want your money. I suggest downloading the TravelStorys App and take the guided tour for free. Don’t pay for a tour. This park is very small and only takes about 30 minutes to drive the scenic road. Also the entrance is free.
It is however a must stop if your in the Denver area....
4.90 (1K reviews)
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Central Gardens at Garden of the Gods
Park
👍 Tons of amazing rock formations with a pretty backdrop and next to other important historical places. Parking is in the shade which keeps cars cool. The only downside when I went is that there were numerous people with heavy marijuana scents that diminished some of the enjoyment of being there.
4.90 (231 reviews)
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Panorama Park
Park
👍👍 Seven years ago when I lived nearby, I used to push my baby in the stroller and walk with my two toddlers to this park and it was tiny simple play equipment with a gorgeous view. When I pulled up today, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It’s absolutely stunning, modern, sustainable, and so much green area...
4.90 (195 reviews)
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Palmer Park Trailhead
Park
👍👍 My go to spot. Always a great place to take the 🐶 for a hike for sure. She loves it here as much or more than I do. So much to explore. Far better than flat ol boring walking trails. The trails are also great for mountain biking. More challenging than you might expect from a publicly frequented par...
4.90 (60 reviews)
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Garden of the Gods
Park
Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.
4.80 (48.3K reviews)
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Hiking area
City preserve with marked walking & biking trails, as well as scenic views of red-rock formations.
4.80 (6.3K reviews)
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Ute Valley Park
Park
Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
Historical landmark
This mountainside tower/shrine dedicated to Will Rogers was built in 1937 & offers panoramic views.
4.80 (575 reviews)
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Siamese Twins
Park
👍👍 Must hike there to see it. Two ways to get to the rock. The right trail from entrance is easier to hike.
4.80 (573 reviews)
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Palmer Park Grand View Overlook
Park
👍👍 A fantastic place. The views of Colorado Springs and the mountains are worth a picture. The sunrise are worth the trip.
4.80 (34 reviews)
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Palmer Park
Park
737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking, biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city.
4.70 (5.2K reviews)
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Nancy Lewis Park
Park
👍👍 Small but beautiful with great views of Pikes Peak, a fountain and duck pond, playground, picnic facilities, and some open space. Very peaceful, and with a reasonable amount of street parking. The parks department really hit it out of the par... Er, they really did an excellent job with this one.
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Pulpit Rock Park
Park
Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Stratton Open Space
Park
👍👍 A great place for a quick weekend stroll! The highlight of this park for me was the South Suburban reservoir. You can walk right down to the water. No swimming allowed but dogs are allowed in. The Gold Camp reservoir was super peaceful to gaze at from a distance. There were a ton of bikers on the tr...
4.70 (618 reviews)
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Bear Creek Regional Park
Park
👍👍 This place is gorgeous! Love to let my kids play while I take in the scenery around me. It’s a great place to have picnics and parties. It’s a huge park with a ton of open green space. There are pavilions you can reserve or use on a first come/first serve basis. The equipment is entertaining to chil...
4.70 (322 reviews)