Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveDelicious barbeque and late night music on the weekends.
503W
503 W Colorado AveAwesome food and superb local drink selection.
Modern American food in a semi-swanky underground spot. Excellent bartenders and tasty everything.
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StModern American food in a semi-swanky underground spot. Excellent bartenders and tasty everything.
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StBrunch/lunch spot.
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada AveGet the toast!
Till Kitchen
9633 Prominent PointModern american food.
Burgers with cheese extending 3 inches beyond the meat. So fat but so delicious.
146 locals recommend
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StBurgers with cheese extending 3 inches beyond the meat. So fat but so delicious.
Blackjack Pizza & Salads
1915 W Uintah StPan pizza is fantastic here.
Outside the Breadbox
2027 W Colorado AveGluten-free bakery.
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StThe best ice cream in the Springs!
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
315 S 31st StTexas-style BBQ.
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveReasonably priced Italian food.
About a hundred choices for crazy donut flavors with custom filling options.
31 locals recommend
Amy's Donuts
2704 E Fountain BlvdAbout a hundred choices for crazy donut flavors with custom filling options.
Parks & Nature
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadEasy hike up stairs to several small waterfalls.
Variety of easy to moderate hiking trails with excellent views of Pikes Peak and even Garden of the Gods.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StVariety of easy to moderate hiking trails with excellent views of Pikes Peak and even Garden of the Gods.
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdTouristy spot, but definitely worth a visit.
Bear Creek Regional Park
Section 16 Trailhead
Gold Camp Road5.5 mile loop with 2,000 ft ascent through wooded trail.
A little tough to find, but heavily shaded trail over multiple small bridges.
66 locals recommend
Seven Bridges Trail
North Cheyenne Canyon RoadA little tough to find, but heavily shaded trail over multiple small bridges.
2,000 foot incline along old rail ties in 1 mile. Not for the faint of heart.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The Incline2,000 foot incline along old rail ties in 1 mile. Not for the faint of heart.
One of the most impressive zoo's we've ever visited. It's boasts incredible views and the most active animals we've seen in a zoo setting.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdOne of the most impressive zoo's we've ever visited. It's boasts incredible views and the most active animals we've seen in a zoo setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveGreat food and a variety of local brews.
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade AveDecent brewery in an old high school.
FH Beerworks
521 S Tejon StDowntown brewery typically with a BBQ food truck out back.
Storybook Brewing
North El Paso StreetAwesome ambiance with back patio.
Atrevida Beer Company
204 Mt View LnTrivia and bingo on Tuesdays.
Hard to find, but great community and beers in this homey joint.
16 locals recommend
Smiling Toad Brewery
2028 Sheldon AveHard to find, but great community and beers in this homey joint.
Iron Bird Brewing Co.
402 S Nevada AvePizza in addition to beer.
Good selection of sours. Go on Tuesday for Suds & Swine - free slice of bacon with each beer.
46 locals recommend
Trinity Brewing
1466 Garden of the Gods RdGood selection of sours. Go on Tuesday for Suds & Swine - free slice of bacon with each beer.
Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado AveLaid back dive good for karaoke.
Paradox Beer Company
10 Buffalo CtSours and barrel aging.
Essentials
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills Blvd Basic grocery store with decent produce selection.
Natural and health food. Also has a deli and coffee shop attached.
51 locals recommend
Mountain Mama Natural Foods
1625 W Uintah StNatural and health food. Also has a deli and coffee shop attached.
Liquor store with a very diverse selection.
13 locals recommend
Coaltrain Fine Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits
330 W Uintah StLiquor store with a very diverse selection.
Sightseeing
Classic foothill-side Colorado town with interesting shops and restaurants.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Classic foothill-side Colorado town with interesting shops and restaurants.
Pikes Peak Summit House
America's Peak
Arts & Culture
Arcade games ranging from 1 cent to 1 dollar in several adjacent buildings.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveArcade games ranging from 1 cent to 1 dollar in several adjacent buildings.
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StBarry Goldwater Visitor Center
2346 Academy DrTour the training complex and facilities for the Olympians.
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic PlazaTour the training complex and facilities for the Olympians.
Shopping
The Ski Shop
1422 S Tejon StGreat selection of ski/snowboard gear + rentals.
All things mountain sold here: climbing, hiking, skiing, camping gear.
11 locals recommend
Mountain Chalet
15 N Nevada AveAll things mountain sold here: climbing, hiking, skiing, camping gear.
For eclectic and funky clothes and jewelry, this is the place for ladies who are looking to stand out.
CORALUN Vintage
328 1/2 N Nevada AveFor eclectic and funky clothes and jewelry, this is the place for ladies who are looking to stand out.
Zeezo's Costume & Vintage
127 E Bijou StA super unique costume shop! Go in just for fun!
A resale shop for outdoor wear. It's an shop with a cause, whose proceeds go to a non profits in the area.
Mountain Equipment Recyclers
2222 Bott AvenueA resale shop for outdoor wear. It's an shop with a cause, whose proceeds go to a non profits in the area.