Joel And Erin’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a cute old downtown street with art galleries, cafes, bars, shopping, and restaurants.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
This is a cute old downtown street with art galleries, cafes, bars, shopping, and restaurants.
Historic hotel with galleries, gem shops, and lots of antiques and artwork.
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveHistoric hotel with galleries, gem shops, and lots of antiques and artwork.
Picturesque Waterfall (note, admission fee is required)
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdPicturesque Waterfall (note, admission fee is required)
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdDrive all the way up to the top (14,000 feet high!). Amazing views. Check out Catamount Reservoir on your way down.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Drive all the way up to the top (14,000 feet high!). Amazing views. Check out Catamount Reservoir on your way down.
Drive through Garden of the Gods for amazing rock formations, easy hiking trails, and great views. Sunsets here are especially amazing
38 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Trading Post
324 Beckers LnDrive through Garden of the Gods for amazing rock formations, easy hiking trails, and great views. Sunsets here are especially amazing
Jaw-dropping views of the gorge. Walk across the bridge if you're feeling brave!
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3AJaw-dropping views of the gorge. Walk across the bridge if you're feeling brave!
Beautiful reservoir accessible by Rampart Range Road (dirt road). Sweeping views of the city along the drive. Fishing or camping available at the Reservoir
63 locals recommend
Rampart Reservoir
Beautiful reservoir accessible by Rampart Range Road (dirt road). Sweeping views of the city along the drive. Fishing or camping available at the Reservoir
Memorial Park
1605 E Pikes Peak AveSmall lake with easily walkable trail
America the Beautiful Park
Cimino DriveNice park to walk around on a sunny day
Section 16 Trailhead
Gold Camp RoadGreat hiking option
Vertical hike with 2,000ft elevation gain in a mile. Not for the faint of heart, but a beautiful view at the top!
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineVertical hike with 2,000ft elevation gain in a mile. Not for the faint of heart, but a beautiful view at the top!
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StEasy meandering hiking trails
Moderate hike (some steep or muddy areas depending on the season). Great view of North Colorado Springs at the top with unique rock formations
53 locals recommend
Pulpit Rock Park
1005 Garlock LnModerate hike (some steep or muddy areas depending on the season). Great view of North Colorado Springs at the top with unique rock formations
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdExpansive park with lots of trails
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadWaterfall surrounded by forest
Amazing rock formations with a range of colors, like yellow, orange, and red.
72 locals recommend
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine RdAmazing rock formations with a range of colors, like yellow, orange, and red.
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveFun for kids or adults! Nostalgic penny arcade
Bars & Restaurants
Uri Sushi & Grill
3322 E Fountain BlvdOur favorite Sushi in Colorado Springs! Tell Andrew we sent you :)
Supernova Bar and Arcade
111 E Boulder StOld school arcade games in a bar setting
Tony's Bar
326 N Tejon StPool Tables, Trivia Sports Bar
Jose Muldoon's
222 N Tejon StMexican restaurant, happy hours deals
The Archives
15 S Tejon StSpeakeasy with delicious Old Fashioneds and other vintage drinks
Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street
110 E Boulder StGin Bar Speakeasy
Irish Bar - Traditional Irish Food and Live Music
76 locals recommend
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon StIrish Bar - Traditional Irish Food and Live Music
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StClassy place with hidden entrance
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
118 N Tejon StBar food, cheap drinks, and daily events
Shame & Regret
15 E Bijou StSpeakeasy with wide selection of liquors
La Baguette Cafe and Espresso Bar
117 E Pikes Peak AveFrench cafe with coffee and french foods, such as escargot
AWESOME Pizza. Also great for breakfast at the Cafe upstairs
115 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StAWESOME Pizza. Also great for breakfast at the Cafe upstairs
Rooster's House Of Ramen
323 N Tejon StYummy Ramen, speakeasy in the back
Rasta Pasta
405 N Tejon StReggae inspired restaurant
Old school that was remodeled to house several businesses. Bristol Brewery & Principle's Office are both great bars
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade AveOld school that was remodeled to house several businesses. Bristol Brewery & Principle's Office are both great bars
Shuga's
702 S Cascade AveGreat breakfast food. Try the lavender lemonade!
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona AveTraditional German restaurant
Mother Muff’s Kitchen and Spirits
2432 W Colorado AveLarge bar in Old Colorado City
The Loop
965 Manitou AveMexican restaurant with large margaritas
District Elleven
218 N Tejon StGreat speakeasy, awesome Old Fashioned Drinks
COATI
514 S Tejon StWarehouse with several bars restaurants
Quirky bar, often with live music. Downstairs is decorated like a speakeasy
6 locals recommend
Lulu's Downstairs
32 South Tejon StreetQuirky bar, often with live music. Downstairs is decorated like a speakeasy
Taste Of Philly
225 S 8th StLow-Key Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Tong Tong
2036 S Academy BlvdKorean Food
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveLarge Bar with pool & darts
Clubs
Blondie's
24 N Tejon StDowntown dance club
Classy jazz club with great cocktails and live music. Check their website for their live music schedule.
10 locals recommend
Motif Jazz Cafe
182 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdClassy jazz club with great cocktails and live music. Check their website for their live music schedule.
Club Q
3430 N Academy BlvdGay Friendly Club