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Garden of the Gods

Towering red sandstone fins against snowy Pikes Peak, in a free city park with an easy paved loop. Balanced Rock is the classic photo.

Official Website
Photo: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA · CC BY 2.0
Open
Every day
Price
Free
Time Needed
2.5 hours
Address
1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
About 10 minutes by car from downtown.

Why Go

It's a National Natural Landmark. A family gave it to the city in 1909, on condition it remain free. Go at sunrise, when the rocks glow, and avoid midday parking crowds.

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