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Trip Planner :  USA  /  Colorado  /  El Paso County

El Paso County

4.3
Parks · Scenic Drive · Zoos
Encompassing the central part of Colorado, El Paso County features a diverse landscape ranging from mountains in the west to the prairies in the east. Famous for its scenic beauty, this part of the state inspired the lyrics of the iconic song "America the Beautiful." Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's 53 mountains reaching more than 4,300 m (14,000 ft) above sea level, dominates the county's skyline and attracts hikers from around the country. Plan to spend at least a few days exploring the protected wilderness areas around the peak during your vacation, but don't forget to leave some time on your itinerary for Colorado Springs, the county's biggest city, known for its sports venues and parks. Add El Paso County and other United States destinations to your travel plans using our United States day trip site.
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    Top El Paso County tours

    FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Jeep Tour - Foothills & Garden of the Gods
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Bighorn Sheep Canyon Rafting Adventure in Cotopaxi
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $164 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
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    Places to visit in El Paso County

    Colorado Springs Trip planner BEST FOR: Park, Zoo, Waterfall Calhan Trip planner BEST FOR: Park, Wildlife Area, Outdoor Activity Monument Trip planner BEST FOR: Hiking Trail, Distillery, Golf Course Fountain Trip planner BEST FOR: Hiking Trail Green Mountain Falls Trip planner BEST FOR: Waterfall

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    Popular things to do in El Paso County

    Cave of the Winds Mountain Park ©
    Theme Park
    Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
    Manitou Springs
    4.2
    Duration: 8 hours
    Garden of the Gods ©
    Park
    Garden of the Gods
    Colorado Springs
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    Colorado Springs
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    National Museum of World War II Aviation ©
    Military Museum
    National Museum of World War II Aviation
    Colorado Springs
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in El Paso County

    Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun ©
    Monument
    Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun
    Colorado Springs
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum ©
    History Museum
    Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
    Colorado Springs
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures ©
    Landmark
    Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures
    Colorado Springs
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cheyenne Mountain State Park ©
    Mountain
    Cheyenne Mountain State Park
    Colorado Springs
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in El Paso County

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    Horseback Riding Tour
    Horseback Riding Tours
    Colorado Springs
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Focus on the Family Bookstore ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Focus on the Family Bookstore
    Colorado Springs
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Peterson Air & Space Museum ©
    Science Museum
    Peterson Air & Space Museum
    Colorado Springs
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop ©
    Theme Park
    North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
    Cascade
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour

    Parks in El Paso County

    The Paint Mines Interpretive Park ©
    Park
    The Paint Mines Interpretive Park
    Calhan
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Fox Run Regional Park ©
    Park
    Fox Run Regional Park
    Colorado Springs
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    North Cheyenne Canon Park ©
    Park
    North Cheyenne Canon Park
    Colorado Springs
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ute Valley Park ©
    Park
    Ute Valley Park
    Colorado Springs
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in El Paso County

    Penrose Heritage Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Penrose Heritage Museum
    Colorado Springs
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Ghost Town Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Ghost Town Museum
    Colorado Springs
    3.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Miramont Castle Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Miramont Castle Museum
    Manitou Springs
    3.9
    Duration: 30 minutes
    United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum ©
    History Museum
    United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
    Colorado Springs
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Shopping in El Paso County

    Downtown Manitou Springs
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Downtown Manitou Springs
    Manitou Springs
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Peak Ranch's Alpaca Boutique ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Peak Ranch's Alpaca Boutique
    Monument
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    American Classics Marketplace ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    American Classics Marketplace
    Colorado Springs
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Garden of the Gods Trading Post ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Garden of the Gods Trading Post
    Manitou Springs
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

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