Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Parks & Nature
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StHiking, mountain biking and beautiful views!
This is the main entrance, though there is a trail (Old Colorado City trail) close to our house that will connect to the garden. It's an absolute must see. Breathtaking views.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis is the main entrance, though there is a trail (Old Colorado City trail) close to our house that will connect to the garden. It's an absolute must see. Breathtaking views.
It's about a mile worth of steps, but well worth it! The view is great from up top and you can take a trail back down, which makes it a bit easier. It's a Manitou Springs staple.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineIt's about a mile worth of steps, but well worth it! The view is great from up top and you can take a trail back down, which makes it a bit easier. It's a Manitou Springs staple.
This overlook is right by our house. We recommend going here first to look at the whole park. There are a couple trails you can take from here and the Old Colorado City trail gets you closest to our house.
High Point Overlook
647 Ridge RdThis overlook is right by our house. We recommend going here first to look at the whole park. There are a couple trails you can take from here and the Old Colorado City trail gets you closest to our house.
Food Scene
Local grown and organic foods. Everything is delicious...you can't go wrong. Good coffee and good wine selection.
90 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StLocal grown and organic foods. Everything is delicious...you can't go wrong. Good coffee and good wine selection.
Nara Sushi & Grill
3117 W Colorado AveThe best sushi in town. period.
A good Mexican restaurant tucked away in a quite neighborhood. We recommend their margaritas.
72 locals recommend
Crystal Park Cantina
178 Crystal Park RdA good Mexican restaurant tucked away in a quite neighborhood. We recommend their margaritas.
Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado AveRuffrano's Hell's Kitchen Pizza Manitou Springs
9 Ruxton AveBest pizza in town!
The Loop
965 Manitou AveGreat margaritas!
Best and only vegan restaurant in town. The food is great, try the mac and cheese.
51 locals recommend
Burrowing Owl
1791 S 8th StBest and only vegan restaurant in town. The food is great, try the mac and cheese.
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveGreat BBQ, beer selection and live music!
Drinks & Nightlife
Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado AveDecent food, decent beer selection...lots of karaoke.
One of our favorite dive bars. The clientele tends to be blue collar and 40+. Great live cover music and blues. We like to play darts and Foosball there.
23 locals recommend
Bennys Restaurant & Lounge
517 West Colorado AvenueOne of our favorite dive bars. The clientele tends to be blue collar and 40+. Great live cover music and blues. We like to play darts and Foosball there.
Mill Hill Saloon
1668 S 21st StGreat dive bar with live country music. Takes us back Texas!
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StAwesome drinks in a hip location downtown. Great food too!
The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveAwesome spot with dueling pianos!
This is a must see! It's located in an old elementary school that was re-purposed. Great beer and good food.
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveThis is a must see! It's located in an old elementary school that was re-purposed. Great beer and good food.
This is an awesome distillery that's located in the same location as Bristol Brewing. Two birds one stone. Don't miss it!
37 locals recommend
Axe and the Oak Whiskey House
1604 S Cascade AveThis is an awesome distillery that's located in the same location as Bristol Brewing. Two birds one stone. Don't miss it!
Great food and Guiness on tap! Live Irish music on Sundays.
76 locals recommend
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon StGreat food and Guiness on tap! Live Irish music on Sundays.
Essentials
There is a Safeway grocery store just a 6 minute walk from our house, but for better selection and quality we recommend this location.
179 locals recommend
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdThere is a Safeway grocery store just a 6 minute walk from our house, but for better selection and quality we recommend this location.
Safeway
3275 W Colorado AveEntertainment & Activities
Academy Riding Stable
4 El Paso BlvdHorseback riding through Garden of the Gods!
The only zoo we've ever been to that's located on a mountain side. It's beautiful. You can feed giraffes and the food there is actually pretty good!
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThe only zoo we've ever been to that's located on a mountain side. It's beautiful. You can feed giraffes and the food there is actually pretty good!
One of our favorite date night activities! Skee-ball and much more. We highly recommend.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveOne of our favorite date night activities! Skee-ball and much more. We highly recommend.
Arts & Culture
Great shows and art! Happy Hour Stand-Up is our favorite.
145 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StGreat shows and art! Happy Hour Stand-Up is our favorite.
Everything Else
United States Air Force Academy
Tours available!