Garden of the Gods was only ok.
Now, the drive up and down Pikes Peak may have been one of the most memorable experiences I've ever had. Loved the journey.
We stopped in a small town to which I thought was a BIG waste of time. It's small and one can do a bit of shopping, if that's your thing. But I'm not into having someone take me shopping in tiny towns. Overall, a nice drive if you're not interested in driving yourself, and I wasn't.
A side note. There was a party of 4 plus me and if the van was full it would have made for a very miserable and long drive. Just my 2 cent.