Our favorite places!
Sightseeing
The Garden of the Gods Park is popular for hiking, technical rock climbing, road and mountain biking and horseback riding. Some of the most breathtaking sites! You do not want to miss this free outing. This is an easy hike.
Located at 1805 N 30th St only 7.5 miles away.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThe Garden of the Gods Park is popular for hiking, technical rock climbing, road and mountain biking and horseback riding. Some of the most breathtaking sites! You do not want to miss this free outing. This is an easy hike.
Located at 1805 N 30th St only 7.5 miles away.
The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade- making it a fitness challenge for locals of the Colorado Springs area. It has 2011 steep steps. Sarah(my daughter) and I did this hike December 2016. Even though she was way faster than me, I did make it. Loved the beautiful 3 miles hike back down, also.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineThe Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade- making it a fitness challenge for locals of the Colorado Springs area. It has 2011 steep steps. Sarah(my daughter) and I did this hike December 2016. Even though she was way faster than me, I did make it. Loved the beautiful 3 miles hike back down, also.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space is a 1,474-acre city park located between Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. With 11 marked trails in Red Rock Canyon Open Space ranging from 1.7 to 5.4 miles and from 6,141 to 6,866 feet above sea level.
This is a easy hike but so very beautiful. The picture is of me and my sister the last time she came out.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StRed Rock Canyon Open Space is a 1,474-acre city park located between Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. With 11 marked trails in Red Rock Canyon Open Space ranging from 1.7 to 5.4 miles and from 6,141 to 6,866 feet above sea level.
This is a easy hike but so very beautiful. The picture is of me and my sister the last time she came out.
When we first moved to Colorado Springs, we went and did this hike. At that time, it was the hardest hike we had ever done and the most beautiful. We saw a waterfall, beautiful Aspens, and a lake. It has a lot of elevation so bring good shoes.
22 locals recommend
Catamount Trailhead
11195 Hondo AveWhen we first moved to Colorado Springs, we went and did this hike. At that time, it was the hardest hike we had ever done and the most beautiful. We saw a waterfall, beautiful Aspens, and a lake. It has a lot of elevation so bring good shoes.
Wonderful easy trial. You really walk over seven bridges and see a waterfall at the begining.
You will have options at this parking lot to do other trails. Very beautiful and gives you a view of what Colorado has to offer.
66 locals recommend
Seven Bridges Trail
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadWonderful easy trial. You really walk over seven bridges and see a waterfall at the begining.
You will have options at this parking lot to do other trails. Very beautiful and gives you a view of what Colorado has to offer.
The Royal Gorge is a beautiful train ride through the scenic mountains. I highly recommend to take the ride during Christmas time or when the leaves change in the fall.
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3AThe Royal Gorge is a beautiful train ride through the scenic mountains. I highly recommend to take the ride during Christmas time or when the leaves change in the fall.
So much fun. Tons of arcade games, ice cream, popcorn, and funnels cakes. You can walk around downtown Manitou Springs and check out all the stores. This is a must see!
Just 12 miles away
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveSo much fun. Tons of arcade games, ice cream, popcorn, and funnels cakes. You can walk around downtown Manitou Springs and check out all the stores. This is a must see!
Just 12 miles away
One of our favorite hikes, it's about a 5 mile loop. Good parking and great views. Does have some elevation as you walk through a meadow, mountains, and forest. Lots of different ecosystems.
24 miles away north.
38 locals recommend
Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead
13415 S Spruce Mountain RdOne of our favorite hikes, it's about a 5 mile loop. Good parking and great views. Does have some elevation as you walk through a meadow, mountains, and forest. Lots of different ecosystems.
24 miles away north.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThe Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is amazing!
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdSo many great activities to do here.
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdOn Colorado's top 10 places to see.
The Cog Railway is a great way to get to the top of Pikes Peak where you can have the famous Pikes Peak donuts!
211 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueThe Cog Railway is a great way to get to the top of Pikes Peak where you can have the famous Pikes Peak donuts!
Food scene
Dutch Bros
301 E Colorado AveGreat coffee
You must go to Old Colorado City just 8 miles away. When you are there, stop by and eat at Front Range Barbecue! Our favorite.
129 locals recommend
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveYou must go to Old Colorado City just 8 miles away. When you are there, stop by and eat at Front Range Barbecue! Our favorite.
Wonderful restaurant downtown when you want something nicer. It has unique cuisine and a great atmosphere. They serve 4 courses and the chef has been on the Food Network. Great place for special occasion.
48 locals recommend
Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StWonderful restaurant downtown when you want something nicer. It has unique cuisine and a great atmosphere. They serve 4 courses and the chef has been on the Food Network. Great place for special occasion.
Open almost 50 years ago, this is a local favorite. Lots of fun. Great for a family and super affordable.
30 locals recommend
Fargo's Pizza
2910 E Platte AveOpen almost 50 years ago, this is a local favorite. Lots of fun. Great for a family and super affordable.
The Green Line Grill
230 1/2 Pueblo AveThe best burger in town.
Located in downtown Colorado Springs. Great trendy restaurant and you can walk around downtown and check out the park and other places. You walk into a phone booth and head down stairs (down the rabbit hole) to the coolest restaurant with great vibes! Great experience.
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StLocated in downtown Colorado Springs. Great trendy restaurant and you can walk around downtown and check out the park and other places. You walk into a phone booth and head down stairs (down the rabbit hole) to the coolest restaurant with great vibes! Great experience.
This is a fun and delish restaurant. It is between Old Colorado City and Manitou. You can eat outside on the terrace next to the mountain stream. We like to go with the "girls" and get a Tower of Margaritas -super cool.
51 locals recommend
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveThis is a fun and delish restaurant. It is between Old Colorado City and Manitou. You can eat outside on the terrace next to the mountain stream. We like to go with the "girls" and get a Tower of Margaritas -super cool.
Just 1.7 miles away, you don't want to miss this Coffee Lounge with the coolest vibe. They have open mic and Fold Jam -check out their calendar for times. This is my favorite coffee shop in all of Colorado Springs.
45 locals recommend
Jives Coffee Lounge
16 Colbrunn CtJust 1.7 miles away, you don't want to miss this Coffee Lounge with the coolest vibe. They have open mic and Fold Jam -check out their calendar for times. This is my favorite coffee shop in all of Colorado Springs.
Just 1.8 miles away, this is a great breakfast/lunch cafe. The food is amazing and is in the center of Old Colorado City.
73 locals recommend
Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado AveJust 1.8 miles away, this is a great breakfast/lunch cafe. The food is amazing and is in the center of Old Colorado City.
This place was on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (but not sure why, it definitely wasn't a dive). The food here IS delicious and if you have a hankering for Italian, it will not disappoint. 1.6 miles from house.
127 locals recommend
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveThis place was on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (but not sure why, it definitely wasn't a dive). The food here IS delicious and if you have a hankering for Italian, it will not disappoint. 1.6 miles from house.
Great ice-cream stop while walking around Old Colorado City. Gets pretty busy but worth the wait. Many of our local restaurants use serve their ice-cream! Local favorite.
21 locals recommend
Colorado City Creamery
2602 Colorado AveGreat ice-cream stop while walking around Old Colorado City. Gets pretty busy but worth the wait. Many of our local restaurants use serve their ice-cream! Local favorite.
King Sooper is located just .7 miles from the house and has everything you would need to prepare a meal. It, also, has a great selection of fresh, plant based, and organic items.
179 locals recommend
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdKing Sooper is located just .7 miles from the house and has everything you would need to prepare a meal. It, also, has a great selection of fresh, plant based, and organic items.
Blackjack Pizza & Salads
1915 W Uintah StReally good local pizza just .8 miles from the house.