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Garden of the Gods vs North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center

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.

Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods
9 / 10
1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Magnificent, eroded red-sandstone formations—from gnarled jutting spires to sensuously abstract monoliths." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Plenty of hiking trails and opportunities for horseback riding, mountain biking, and rock climbing." Full review
Michelin Guide 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 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 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
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North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center
7 / 10
2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Colorado Springs at its best." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This 1,600-acre park provides a variety of outdoor activities amid a largely untamed wilderness." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"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 Fodor's
"At the mouth of the canyon off Cheyenne Boulevard, this center is chock-full of nature exhibits." Full review
Frommer's 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