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North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery CentervsGarden of the Gods
Both Garden of the Gods and North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Garden of the Gods ranks significantly better than North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center. Garden of the Gods comes in at #2 in Colorado Springs with endorsements from 7 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center
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2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
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Fodor's "Colorado Springs at its best." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 1,600-acre park provides a variety of outdoor activities amid a largely untamed wilderness." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Comprises more than 1,600 acres at the bottom of a 1,000-foot-deep canyon; the park's differing altitudes can support a vast array of wildlife, including deer, mountain lions and black bears. " Full review
Fodor's "At the mouth of the canyon off Cheyenne Boulevard, this center is chock-full of nature exhibits." Full review
Frommer's "A delightful escape on a hot summer day, this 1,600-acre park includes North Cheyenne Creek, which drops 1,800 feet over the course of 5 miles in a series of cascades and waterfalls" Full review
Garden of the Gods Fodor's Travel + Leisure
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1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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Fodor's "Magnificent, eroded red-sandstone formations—from gnarled jutting spires to sensuously abstract monoliths." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Plenty of hiking trails and opportunities for horseback riding, mountain biking, and rock climbing." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Fabulous red-rock formations within this 1,400-acre city park, a geological showcase, soar up to 300ft." Full review
Afar Magazine "Garden of the Gods is a geologic wonderland on the west side of Colorado Springs at the foot of Pikes Peak." Full review
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Be sure to strike a silly pose by the world-famous Balancing Rock.
Afar Magazine "Do not pass the Garden of the Gods if you are ever in Colorado Springs. It's one of the many free attractions here." Full review
Afar Magazine "We'd be the ONLY pasty tourists there, free to explore and climb and reflect on the pristine beauty of this registered National Natural Landmark...parking lots and state-of-the-art Visitor's Center" Full review
Afar Magazine "Visiting family in Colorado meant outdoor excursions. No idea who the crazy guy on top was, but he was nice enough to pose..." Full review
Where "Majestic scenery is visible from every angle at this 1,400-acre park." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"It's easy to see how this natural landmark earned such an ethereal title: These magnificent red rock formations look as though deities themselves could've carved them." Full review
