A Guide to The Springs
Margaritas & Mexican
The Loop
965 Manitou AveBig Margaritas!
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveJorge's Restaurant
2427 Colorado AveFood scene
The Kitchen
1025 Manitou AveYummy Comfort Food
Classic greasy spoon in a little castle. Cash only and very limited seating.
60 locals recommend
King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou StClassic greasy spoon in a little castle. Cash only and very limited seating.
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StUnderground Bar and Restaurant in Downtown Colorado Springs.
Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
733 Manitou AveFondue and a nice wine list
Legit Ramen. Owner is a friendly fella from Japan and he still travels there regularly. Delicious.
OKA Ramen
4431 Centennial BlvdLegit Ramen. Owner is a friendly fella from Japan and he still travels there regularly. Delicious.
Famous Steak House
31 N Tejon StBest Steak in Colorado Springs
Breweries & Bars
Townhouse Sports Grill
907 Manitou AveA local wings and beer joint.
Manitou Brewing Company
725 Manitou AveOur local brewery right here in Manitou Springs.
Fossil Craft Beer Company
2845 Ore Mill RdAnother local brewery.
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveOne of the major local breweries in Colorado Springs.
Principal's Office
1604 S Cascade AveDelicious craft cocktails.
An Authentic English Pub brought over from the Old Country. Go after 8 PM for live piano with old English pub songs.
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake AveAn Authentic English Pub brought over from the Old Country. Go after 8 PM for live piano with old English pub songs.
The preeminent Brewery in the Pikes Peak region. Great beer, food, indoor and outdoor hangout spaces, pool tables, etc.
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveThe preeminent Brewery in the Pikes Peak region. Great beer, food, indoor and outdoor hangout spaces, pool tables, etc.
Sightseeing
Arcade games old and new for all ages. A Manitou Springs Classic!
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveArcade games old and new for all ages. A Manitou Springs Classic!
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdFun guided trips down into a cave.
These are a reconstruction but are historic in their own right.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdThese are a reconstruction but are historic in their own right.
This is only a few yards from the Hobbit Hole and has a wonderful Tea Room!
63 locals recommend
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill AveThis is only a few yards from the Hobbit Hole and has a wonderful Tea Room!
America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak, is easternmost peak in the United States over 14,000 feet in elevation and the view from its summit inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write the lyrics for “America the Beautiful” in 1895.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak, is easternmost peak in the United States over 14,000 feet in elevation and the view from its summit inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write the lyrics for “America the Beautiful” in 1895.
Pike's Peak Highway
Pikes Peak HighwayYou can drive your own vehicle to the summit of Pikes Peak.
One of the most famous trails around, Barr Trail is an 11.6-mile hike (each way - it’s 23.2 miles for a round-trip) to the summit of Pikes Peak. It’s not technical, but it’s long and you should be fit, healthy, and prepared for high altitudes. If you’re above the tree line in the afternoon, expect thunderstorms.
28 locals recommend
Barr Trail
Barr TrailOne of the most famous trails around, Barr Trail is an 11.6-mile hike (each way - it’s 23.2 miles for a round-trip) to the summit of Pikes Peak. It’s not technical, but it’s long and you should be fit, healthy, and prepared for high altitudes. If you’re above the tree line in the afternoon, expect thunderstorms.
One of the best city parks in the world, Garden of the Gods boasts magnificent rock formations, climbing, horseback riding, wonderful mountain views, cycling and hiking paths, and the famous Balanced Rock.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdOne of the best city parks in the world, Garden of the Gods boasts magnificent rock formations, climbing, horseback riding, wonderful mountain views, cycling and hiking paths, and the famous Balanced Rock.
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th StBeautiful historic building and tea room.
Great fun for kids and families, the North Pole is a fun little theme park with rides, entertainment, snacks, and Santa!
184 locals recommend
North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyGreat fun for kids and families, the North Pole is a fun little theme park with rides, entertainment, snacks, and Santa!
Twin Spring
121 Ruxton AveThe most tasty of Manitou’s many naturally effervescent mineral springs.
Wheeler Spring
25 Park AveOne of Manitou Springs’ naturally effervescent mineral springs.
This is a famous old store that’s still ready to outfit you like an old-time Colorado Mountain Man.
The Mountain Man
1001 Manitou AveThis is a famous old store that’s still ready to outfit you like an old-time Colorado Mountain Man.
Shoshone Spring
902 Manitou AveOne of Manitou Springs’ naturally effervescent mineral springs.
A trail that traverses Manitou Springs and offers great views without the crowds.
7 locals recommend
Intemann Trail
422 New York AveA trail that traverses Manitou Springs and offers great views without the crowds.
The Best Hotel, Resort, and Dining in Colorado, The Broadmoor is the only establishment in the United States to be award 5 Diamonds from AAA each year since the award’s inception in 1953. Sunday Brunch in the Lake Terrace dining room and fine dining in The Penrose Room are not to be missed.
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveThe Best Hotel, Resort, and Dining in Colorado, The Broadmoor is the only establishment in the United States to be award 5 Diamonds from AAA each year since the award’s inception in 1953. Sunday Brunch in the Lake Terrace dining room and fine dining in The Penrose Room are not to be missed.
Scenic Waterfalls, some short hiking trails, an elevator in a cave, and a nice restaurant. You can only access via free shuttle from The Broadmoor (free parking lot across from The Golden Bee.)
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdScenic Waterfalls, some short hiking trails, an elevator in a cave, and a nice restaurant. You can only access via free shuttle from The Broadmoor (free parking lot across from The Golden Bee.)
Pikes Peak Cog Railway Station
Barr TrailBuy tickets in advance, if possible.
Mueller State Park
21045 CO-67Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 Co Rd 1Eleven Mile State Park
4229 Co Rd 92One of the best city parks in the world, Garden of the Gods is a great place to go walk, drive, bike ride, hike, rock climb, ride horses, and catch panoramic views of the rock formations, Pikes Peak, and the southern Front Range.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdOne of the best city parks in the world, Garden of the Gods is a great place to go walk, drive, bike ride, hike, rock climb, ride horses, and catch panoramic views of the rock formations, Pikes Peak, and the southern Front Range.
Neighborhoods
Old Colorado City
Shops, restaurants, and a small park.
Downtown
Trails, shops, restaurants, museums, naturally effervescent mineral springs, and most importantly, The Hobbit Hole!
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Trails, shops, restaurants, museums, naturally effervescent mineral springs, and most importantly, The Hobbit Hole!