The Garden of the Gods is a unique biological melting pot where the grasslands of the Great Plains meet the pinyon-juniper woodlands characteristic of the American Southwest and merge with the mountain forest of the 14,115-foot Pikes Peak. It is a National Natural Landmark featuring dramatic views, 300′ sandstone rock formations, and a plethora of geological and ecological rarities. The park offers various activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and technical rock climbing. The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center provides interactive exhibits, guided nature walks, and a gift shop. The park is free and open to the public, with the Visitor & Nature Center being the official gateway to the park
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Activities: We hiked around the park and enjoyed the views of the red rock formations. We also rode horses on a tour
Highlights: The kids loved hiking around the park and seeing the red rock formations. We also enjoyed the horse tour. It's a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the outdoors ✨

Activities: We explored the Garden of the Gods, admiring the large, red rock formations, possibly dusted in snow. The kids enjoyed the paved path and the stroller-accessible areas
Highlights: The kids loved exploring the Garden of the Gods, especially the large, red rock formations. We enjoyed the easy access and the stroller-friendly paths ✨


Activities: We walked the Central Garden Trail, an easy, paved sidewalk that walks through a dense rock formation area. We also hiked around the park and saw other formations
Highlights: We loved that the trail is easy and kid/stroller-friendly, and that the area is gorgeous with giant, red rock walls ✨


Activities: We visited the Garden of the Gods, a park area that is FREE to visit, and filled with inspiring formations of red rock throughout
Highlights: We got big benefits with minimal effort here. Plus, it’s a great way to get the kids outside without having to put on full snow gear ✨

Activities: We strolled through Garden of the Gods, a fun way to be outside and explore something grand. The visitor's center allowed us to learn about the area and animals native to the land
Highlights: The kids loved the stunning red rock formations, and we all enjoyed the paved trail that was stroller-friendly ✨

Activities: We walked through the garden that is ideal for families, and visited the Central Garden Parking lot, which has restrooms and is wheelchair / stroller accessible
Highlights: We loved the different views in different weather and the kids enjoyed the Junior Rangers booklet and the paved trails ✨



Activities: We visited this 770-acre park and walked along the paved trails, exploring the crevices and climbing on the rocks
Highlights: My kids loved exploring the crevices and climbing on the rocks, and they enjoyed spotting rocks that resembled their names like Kissing Camels and Balanced Rock ✨