Susie and Dan's guidebook
Sightseeing
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
Castle wood Canyon State Park is also beautiful! That one is a little bit more crowded but you get views of the creek and an old dam that was built but destroyed !! Really beautiful views all around :)
117 locals recommend
Castlewood Canyon State Park
2989 CO-83Castle wood Canyon State Park is also beautiful! That one is a little bit more crowded but you get views of the creek and an old dam that was built but destroyed !! Really beautiful views all around :)
U.S. Air Force Academy
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the highest suspension bridge in America. The Royal Gorge Bridge currently holds the title of America's highest suspension bridge, and is the 7th highest bridge in the world. It was officially trademarked as “America's Bridge” in 2018 as an honor to American workers. This time of year it would be nice to drive the back way although a longer day.
46 locals recommend
Royal Gorge
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the highest suspension bridge in America. The Royal Gorge Bridge currently holds the title of America's highest suspension bridge, and is the 7th highest bridge in the world. It was officially trademarked as “America's Bridge” in 2018 as an honor to American workers. This time of year it would be nice to drive the back way although a longer day.
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is a cog railway that climbs one of the most iconic mountains in the United States, Pikes Peak in Colorado. The base station is in Manitou Springs, near Colorado Springs
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is a cog railway that climbs one of the most iconic mountains in the United States, Pikes Peak in Colorado. The base station is in Manitou Springs, near Colorado Springs
The old area of Colorado Springs (on the way to Manitou) is a fun place to hang out and visit shops and little restaurants.
134 locals recommend
Colorado Springs
The old area of Colorado Springs (on the way to Manitou) is a fun place to hang out and visit shops and little restaurants.
ProRodeo Hall of Fame
103 Pro Rodeo DrFor those who love to know about the west
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadTri-Lakes Center For The Arts
304 CO-105Fantastic concerts and gallery and super location!
Newly renovated and highly recommended. Need to book though.
27 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Cog Railway Station
Barr TrailNewly renovated and highly recommended. Need to book though.
Penrose Heritage Museum
11 Lake CirNational Museum of World War II Aviation
775 Aviation WayThis is one of the best zoos - especially spending time with the giraffes which you can feed yourselves! Definitely worth it - you will have to reserve tickets
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdThis is one of the best zoos - especially spending time with the giraffes which you can feed yourselves! Definitely worth it - you will have to reserve tickets
Neighborhoods
Small town atmosphere with hiking (open space), boating and great little restaurants!
54 locals recommend
Palmer Lake
Small town atmosphere with hiking (open space), boating and great little restaurants!
Manitou Springs
Food scene
This is where your coffee is roasted! Serranos is in Monument about 15 minutes drive westward
24 locals recommend
Serranos Coffee Company
625 CO-105This is where your coffee is roasted! Serranos is in Monument about 15 minutes drive westward
Jarrito Loco
315 CO-105The best Mexican food around
Rock House Ice Cream
24 CO-105Just yummy.
Bella Panini
4 CO-105Great atmosphere and great pizzas!
Speedtrap
84-2 CO-105Because everybody loves going there!
Pikes Peak Brewing Company
1756 Lake Woodmoor DrGood variety of locally brewed beers
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou AveGood local grub
Phenomenal food!! Great Atmosphere - not open every night so do check first. Music often!!
Black Forest Bistro
Phenomenal food!! Great Atmosphere - not open every night so do check first. Music often!!
Absolutely adorable little restaurant- great food, service, location and price!
Sasquatch and Yeti Taqueria
Absolutely adorable little restaurant- great food, service, location and price!
Hiking Ideas
Spruce Mountain Open Space was a really good one as well!!! I loved going up towards windy point and seeing the wide openness!! Castle wood Canyon State Park is also beautiful! That one is a little bit more crowded but you get views of the creek and an old dam that was built but destroyed !! Really beautiful views all around :)
Spruce Mountain, Colorado 80118, USA
Spruce Mountain Open Space was a really good one as well!!! I loved going up towards windy point and seeing the wide openness!! Castle wood Canyon State Park is also beautiful! That one is a little bit more crowded but you get views of the creek and an old dam that was built but destroyed !! Really beautiful views all around :)
I would recommend Roxborough State Park for sure!! Has beautiful red rocks and the view from the top is so beautiful.
99 locals recommend
Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrI would recommend Roxborough State Park for sure!! Has beautiful red rocks and the view from the top is so beautiful.