Becky’s guidebook
food and drink
Mobo Sushi
5975 N Academy BlvdThey are nearby and have an all you can eat menu option.
Located in the middle of downtown. They have 1/2 off sushi for lunch m-f.
28 locals recommend
Fujiyama
22 S Tejon StLocated in the middle of downtown. They have 1/2 off sushi for lunch m-f.
Panino's Eastside
3015 New Center PointGreat Italian food. The mudpie dessert is amazing.
You can actually eat inside the airplane that has booths installed in it.
16 locals recommend
The Airplane Restaurant
1665 Newport RdYou can actually eat inside the airplane that has booths installed in it.
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StUnique and pretty fancy.
downtown
This is a school converted into a community hot spot. They often have neat events, live music and art exhibits. You can have a meal there and it's a great place to grab a drink. It's about 15-20 min southern end of the city.
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveThis is a school converted into a community hot spot. They often have neat events, live music and art exhibits. You can have a meal there and it's a great place to grab a drink. It's about 15-20 min southern end of the city.
La Baguette French Bistro
4440 N Chestnut StAmazing food. Best french onion soup ever.
Caspian Cafe
4375 Sinton RdGreat Mediterranean food. Has belly dancing preformers sometimes.
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon Roadtrue western dinner and experience
great views
District Elleven
218 N Tejon St1920s themed speak easy.
Hard to find - see website
Allusion Cocktail Bar
323 N Tejon Strevolving popup concept.
21+
The Archives
15 S Tejon Sthidden craft brewery
Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street
110 E Boulder St1920s hidden speak easy
rustic cowboy themed saloon
line dancing lessons, live band, poker nights
close by
7 locals recommend
The Whiskey Baron Dance Hall and Saloon
5781 N Academy Blvdrustic cowboy themed saloon
line dancing lessons, live band, poker nights
close by
Dublin House Sports Bar
1850 Dominion Waygames and nightly karaoke
pub grub
close by
In legendary Broadmoor resort
British pub, piano sing alongs start about 9
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveIn legendary Broadmoor resort
British pub, piano sing alongs start about 9
Places to take your kids
Free! Great park with large splash pad. They'll want to wear bathing suits.
26 locals recommend
John Venezia Community Park
3555 Briargate PkwyFree! Great park with large splash pad. They'll want to wear bathing suits.
Focus on the Family Bookstore
8685 Explorer DrFree! It's a very neat and unique indoor play area.
Right in the middle of downtown Manitou shops and restaurants. Nice break for kids.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveRight in the middle of downtown Manitou shops and restaurants. Nice break for kids.
RoadHouse Cinemas | Colorado Springs
3030 N Nevada AveGreat dine inn movies and arcade.
Fun for big and little kids. Indoor and outdoor activities. mini golf, cars, ninja and blow up obstacle courses
10 locals recommend
Lost Island Miniature Golf & Go-Karts
1825 Dominion WayFun for big and little kids. Indoor and outdoor activities. mini golf, cars, ninja and blow up obstacle courses
outdoor activities
Right around the corner hiking, biking and running trails.
9 locals recommend
Austin Bluffs Open Space
1401 Recreation WayRight around the corner hiking, biking and running trails.
This trail is a little farther but it's my favorite. It's pretty easy, it follows the river and it's nice and shaded for hot summer months. Helen Hunt Falls is on the way and worth a look.
66 locals recommend
Seven Bridges Trail
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadThis trail is a little farther but it's my favorite. It's pretty easy, it follows the river and it's nice and shaded for hot summer months. Helen Hunt Falls is on the way and worth a look.
Cottonwood Creek Park
7040 Rangewood Drfor nearby park. small sledding hill
Toboggan Hill Road
Toboggan Hill Roadfor sledding!
Rampart Sled Hill
Forest Road 300About an hour away but good sledding!
Things worth seeing
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaInteresting and inspirational tours.
Free! The cadet chapel is a neat thing to see. Also, they just reopened the planetarium and offer free public shows that are neat. visit www.usafa.edu/academics/facilities/planetarium/ to find out what show they are playing. It's at 12:30 M-F.
215 locals recommend
U.S. Air Force Academy
Free! The cadet chapel is a neat thing to see. Also, they just reopened the planetarium and offer free public shows that are neat. visit www.usafa.edu/academics/facilities/planetarium/ to find out what show they are playing. It's at 12:30 M-F.
A little expensive but it's interesting. Other than the cave, they have things like a zipline and a scary looking catapult ride that throws you off the cliff. Also, I've heard they have a free laser show every night at 9pm.
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdA little expensive but it's interesting. Other than the cave, they have things like a zipline and a scary looking catapult ride that throws you off the cliff. Also, I've heard they have a free laser show every night at 9pm.
Magic Town
2418 W Colorado AveIn old colorado downtown area, it's a viewing of a miniature city.
Cool reenactment. check website for special events.
41 locals recommend
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
3105 Gateway RdCool reenactment. check website for special events.
Attend their summer concert series every Wednesday may-september. Walk the gardens in the evening with drinks, multiple stages and food trucks. Unfortunately they've made it no kids allowed. 12+ years
Hillside Gardens & Event Center
1006 S Institute StAttend their summer concert series every Wednesday may-september. Walk the gardens in the evening with drinks, multiple stages and food trucks. Unfortunately they've made it no kids allowed. 12+ years
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StTudor style castle. Offers tours and teas
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill Aveoffers tours and tea
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdLoonees Comedy Corner
1305 N Academy Blvdcheck website for show times