Denver Mountain Wonders and Garden Excursion

Travel up exciting Pikes Peak Highway (admission included) to the 14,115 foot summit of Americas Mountain while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery along the way. Witness the same views that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful in 1893. Visit Historic Manitou Springs.  Sample 1000-year-old natural mineral spring soda water while in town from one of the many historic fountains or play vintage games at the penny arcade and enjoy lunch and shopping on your own. Then tour the majestic  Garden of the Gods park while surrounded by towering ancient rock formations and grand views of Pikes Peak. Enjoy a walk down one of the trails through the park and get up close with the beautiful nature and geology. Stop at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center and tour the museum exhibits before heading back to Denver.

Meeting Point

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

We meet guests at the flagpole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 1701 Wynkoop Street where 17th and Wynkoop Streets come together. Meeting time: 8:15 am. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.

What's included:

• Professional Friendly Local Driver/Guide
• Transport by air-conditioned touring van
• Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
• Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
• Live commentary on board

Not included:

• Driver/Guide Gratuities (15-20% recommended)

What to expect:

Duration: between 9 hours and 10 hours

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, 80202-1047, Colorado

Your tour will begin and end at Historic Union Station located in lower downtown Denver.

10 minutes

United States Air Force Academy

2346 Academy Drive, , Colorado Springs, 80840-2502, Colorado

See the Air Force Academy at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs

Pass by without stopping

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain

5069 Pikes Peak Highway, , Cascade, Colorado

Climb up Americas Mountain to the Summit at 14,115feet if conditions allow Enjoying beautiful views and look for wildlife as you make your way up. Visit the beautiful Pikes Peak Summit Visitors Center where you can try one of their famous donuts while taking in the 360 degree panoramic views that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful in 1893.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA

Spend time shopping and having lunch on your own in this delightful mountain town at the base of Pikes Peak. Sample ancient natural spring water from historic fountains around town and feel like a kid again playing games in the penny arcade if you like.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Garden of the Gods

1805 N. 30th St., , Colorado Springs, 80904-1247, Colorado

Tour through Garden of the Gods and enjoy a walk on a trail amongst the beautiful rock monoliths and vist the wonderful Visitor Center and Museum

1 hour, 30 minutes

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA

Enjoy the museum exhibits and colorful displays. Don't miss one of the best and most iconic views and photo spots here on the deck. Capturing and framing Garden of the Gods in the foreground with majestic Pikes Peak standing tall behind. Take your own postcard photo with you in it!

30 minutes