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Things to do with kids in Colorado Springs

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Colorado Springs — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Colorado Springs. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Garden of the Gods

    4.9 (57,916)Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

    A well-rated park in Colorado Springs.

  2. 02

    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

    4.8 (25,171)4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Colorado Springs.

  3. 03

    Cave of the Winds Mountain Park

    4.8 (18,705)100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA

    A well-rated amusement park in Colorado Springs.

  4. 04

    The Broadmoor Seven Falls

    4.4 (6,663)1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA

    A well-rated hiking area in Colorado Springs.

  5. 05

    Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

    4.8 (3,531)1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

    A well-rated visitor center in Colorado Springs.

  6. 06

    Manitou Cliff Dwellings

    4.4 (9,840)10 Cliff Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA

    A well-rated museum in Colorado Springs.

  7. 07

    The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway

    4.5 (6,407)515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in Colorado Springs.

  8. 08

    Manitou Incline

    4.8 (2,645)Cascade, CO 80809, USA

    A well-rated hiking area in Colorado Springs.

  9. 09

    Red Rock Canyon

    4.8 (7,107)3550 W High St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

    A well-rated hiking area in Colorado Springs.

  10. 10

    Memorial Park

    4.5 (3,785)1605 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, USA

    A well-rated park in Colorado Springs.

  11. 11

    Cottonwood Creek Park

    4.6 (2,571)7040 Rangewood Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80923, USA

    A well-rated park in Colorado Springs.

  12. 12

    Palmer Park

    4.7 (5,757)3344-3376 Paseo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA

    A well-rated park in Colorado Springs.

  13. 13

    Garden of the Gods Trading Post

    4.7 (8,370)Garden of the Gods Park, 324 Beckers Ln side, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA

    A well-rated gift shop in Colorado Springs.

  14. 14

    Cheyenne Mountain State Park

    4.7 (2,553)410 JL Ranch Heights Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80926, USA

    A well-rated state park in Colorado Springs.

  15. 15

    Seven Bridges Trail

    4.8 (1,315)N Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

    A well-rated hiking area in Colorado Springs.

Common questions

How were these things to do with kids in Colorado Springs chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Colorado Springs, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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