The Cliff House at Pikes Peak.

Operating since 1873—longer than Colorado has been a state—The Cliff House at Pikes Peak is a Victorian landmark that began as a stagecoach stop. While the red-roofed exterior and wraparound veranda maintain a grand 19th-century profile, the interior functions as a living museum of the frontier era. The lobby is filled with glass cases of period artifacts, original garments, and shelves of century-old hardbacks. Each of the 54 rooms is individually designed to balance high-Victorian aesthetics with modern tech; expect heated toilet seats and steam showers alongside gas fireplaces and period furniture. For a specific bit of history, the Celebrity Suites are themed after former guests like Clark Gable and Thomas Edison. It remains the most storied base in Manitou Springs for exploring the nearby Garden of the Gods.