Places worth the detour in Colorado Springs
19 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Colorado Springs, United States, across 5 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (6). Best known: United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel. 19 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 19, ranked 19
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Chapel in Colorado, USA
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2.St. Mary's Cathedral
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Colorado Springs, United States of America
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3.Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Commemorative tower and chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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5.New Life Church
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Protestant Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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7.Manitou Cliff Dwellings
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Archaeological museum in Manitou Springs, Colorado
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8.Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Fine arts and performing arts center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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9.Palmer Park
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Park in Colorado, United States of America
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11.Rainbow Falls
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Waterfall in Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States
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13.United States Air Force Academy Cemetery
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Service academy cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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14.Pikes Peak National Cemetery
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Veterans cemetery in El Paso County, Colorado
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15.Peterson Air and Space Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Military aviation museum in Colorado, USA
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16.Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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17.Western Museum of Mining & Industry
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Mining museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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18.Ent Air Force Base
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Former United States Air Force base in Colorado, United States










