Colorado Springs is jam-packed with cool and fun options to visit with kids, but if you’re specifically looking for places where you can get outside, this list is all you need!
Colorado Springs is surrounded by scenic views and wildlife, and it offers plenty of spaces to enjoy it, as well as other fun places where nature isn’t the main star, but you still get to be outdoors! These are our top picks for kid-friendly and outdoor things to do in Colorado Springs:
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1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
Explore this registered National Natural Landmark paradise located in Colorado Springs!2
3455 Nuckolls Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005, USA
Pueblo Zoo
The Pueblo Zoo, nestled within the 25-acre expanse of Pueblo City Park and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, offers a rich tapestry of wildlife with over 500 animals spanning more than a hundred species from around the globe.3
4218 Co Rd 3A, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
Royal Gorge
The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is more than your average park, it is an integral part of Colorado's history. The Royal Gorge Bridge was completed in 1929 and is an engineering marvel in itself.4
100 Cave of the Winds Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA
Cave of the Winds
At Cave of the Winds, families will enjoy cave tours, amazing scenery, rides and attractions for all tastes, exploration, and so much fun! Above ground at Cave of the Winds, you'll discover activities for everyone and fantastic views high above Williams Canyon!5
5200 Nature Center Rd, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA
Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center
The mission of the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center is to promote environmental stewardship and population health through nature education, wildlife rehabilitation, and outdoor recreation.6
400 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Ghost Town Museum
True preservation of Colorado's western past.7
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs offers much more than just looking at animals. Here, you learn about animal conservation and the habitats from which they come from.8
Bear Creek Regional Park East, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Bear Creek Regional Park
Bear Creek Regional Park, nestled in the foothills of Pikes Peak within Colorado Springs, presents an ideal setting for family outings across its expansive 545 acres.9
5089 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO 80809, USA
Pikes Peak
Colorado Springs is home to a multitude of amazing adventures, activities, and attractions. With so much to do, it can be hard to narrow down the best of the best, but if we were to make a list of our favorites it would be impossible to leave Pikes Peak off the list!10
10 Cliff Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA
