Garden of the Gods
Park · Colorado Springs ·
Towering red rock formations perfect for hiking and photography
Towering red rock formations perfect for hiking and photography
"Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers a blend of outdoor recreation and many urban amenities. It is also famously home to the Garden of the Gods, known for its wondrous red rock formations dating back over 300 million years." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has appeared on
"A public park in Colorado known for its stunning red rock formations and a variety of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, rock climbing, and scenic drives." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"Anyone with even a passing interest in geology or photography, or just knockout natural splendor in general, might find themselves speechless at the sight of Garden of the Gods. Two tips: Aim to visit the lofty sandstone formations on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds, and take the Siamese Twins loop for a view of snowy Pikes Peak (the inspiration for 'America the Beautiful') set in a frame of red rocks." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the
"Stepping into the Garden of the Gods pool complex at Caesars Palace felt like a once-in-a-lifetime, palatial pool oasis; the cocktail lineup is diverse and playful, featuring Frosé (frozen rosé with Stoli Citros vodka, elderflower, and berries), a Ciroc Colada (a piña colada made with coconut water and served in a coconut), and rum-infused Dole Whip, and somehow the complex looks even more beautiful after a few cocktails." - Krista Diamond
"I watched the Grand Tasting kick off at the Garden of the Gods with nearly 100 restaurants showcasing their fare." - Susan Stapleton