Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Drinks & Nightlife
Karaoke on Saturday nights! Walking distance from the house.
49 locals recommend
Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado AveKaraoke on Saturday nights! Walking distance from the house.
Pretty rooftop and great wine bar spot. Also walking or biking distance.
11 locals recommend
Ristorante Di Sopra
4 South 28th StreetPretty rooftop and great wine bar spot. Also walking or biking distance.
While you have to drive, you won't be disappointed. The food is incredible and is a local favorite. They brew their own beer and it's one of the better breweries in the area.
146 locals recommend
Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveWhile you have to drive, you won't be disappointed. The food is incredible and is a local favorite. They brew their own beer and it's one of the better breweries in the area.
Don't go here until around 10:30 PM. DJ and dance club that is pretty popular with the local scene.
35 locals recommend
Blondie's
24 N Tejon StDon't go here until around 10:30 PM. DJ and dance club that is pretty popular with the local scene.
Secret spot with a haberdashery entrance evocative of prohibition days. Best gin cocktails ever from a local distillery Lee Spirits. Lavendar gin is to die for.
57 locals recommend
Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street
110 E Boulder StSecret spot with a haberdashery entrance evocative of prohibition days. Best gin cocktails ever from a local distillery Lee Spirits. Lavendar gin is to die for.
This hidden gem is in a strip mall and you would never go in otherwise but I assure you, this is one of our top vegan restaurants. Get the Strawberry Fields cocktail in a jar (best cocktail I've ever had) and order the Stoner Nachos - they are a secret menu item and oh so good. This is one of our favorite places in town and everything is vegan. Food is amazing - you could take a meat eater there and they would have no idea.
51 locals recommend
Burrowing Owl
1791 S 8th StThis hidden gem is in a strip mall and you would never go in otherwise but I assure you, this is one of our top vegan restaurants. Get the Strawberry Fields cocktail in a jar (best cocktail I've ever had) and order the Stoner Nachos - they are a secret menu item and oh so good. This is one of our favorite places in town and everything is vegan. Food is amazing - you could take a meat eater there and they would have no idea.
This place is literally across the street and has a unique set up for pouring your own brews. Definitely head here for a wide selection of beer. Some wine and kombucha on tap too. They also have group mountain bike rides that leave from this location. And indoor bike parking!
51 locals recommend
Trails End Taproom
2925 W Colorado AveThis place is literally across the street and has a unique set up for pouring your own brews. Definitely head here for a wide selection of beer. Some wine and kombucha on tap too. They also have group mountain bike rides that leave from this location. And indoor bike parking!
Hip food court spot that has live music, lots of food options and beer/wine/liquor.
88 locals recommend
COATI
514 S Tejon StHip food court spot that has live music, lots of food options and beer/wine/liquor.
Food Scene
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveGood Mexican food within walking distance from the house.
Best brunch! Healthy options and have great take home options as well too. Check the hours of operation as it is not open certain hours of the day.
90 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StBest brunch! Healthy options and have great take home options as well too. Check the hours of operation as it is not open certain hours of the day.
Quaint, small space delivering Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas made from area-sourced ingredients. Great outdoor patio within walking distance.
71 locals recommend
Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveQuaint, small space delivering Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas made from area-sourced ingredients. Great outdoor patio within walking distance.
Best vegan and vegetarian options around. One of our personal favorites and less than a mile from our place. Great breakfast, lunch and dinners.
104 locals recommend
Adam’s Mountain Cafe
26 Manitou AveBest vegan and vegetarian options around. One of our personal favorites and less than a mile from our place. Great breakfast, lunch and dinners.
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StStellar food in a basement downtown. Hip for the locals.
This is the same family as the owners of the Sherpa Houses in Golden, Boulder and Louisville. They are from Nepal and a staple in the Front Range. Family owned, friendly and excellent food. Beautiful patio too!
23 locals recommend
Bennys Restaurant & Lounge
517 West Colorado AvenueThis is the same family as the owners of the Sherpa Houses in Golden, Boulder and Louisville. They are from Nepal and a staple in the Front Range. Family owned, friendly and excellent food. Beautiful patio too!
AMAZING vegan restaurant with a cool patio and view. They also have great live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Follow them on Facebook to see their schedule.
11 locals recommend
Moxie
925 S 8th StAMAZING vegan restaurant with a cool patio and view. They also have great live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Follow them on Facebook to see their schedule.
Best tapas and good wine list. Also excellent sherry selections. Beautiful patio as well.
59 locals recommend
TAPAteria
2607 W Colorado AveBest tapas and good wine list. Also excellent sherry selections. Beautiful patio as well.
Parks & Nature
The most iconic part of Colorado Springs. Hike, bike or take a Segway or guided jeep tour through the park. Take the entrance off of Ridge Road. It's in our backyard!
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThe most iconic part of Colorado Springs. Hike, bike or take a Segway or guided jeep tour through the park. Take the entrance off of Ridge Road. It's in our backyard!
Great mountain biking and hiking in this open space state park. Beautiful views and has a lake as well.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StGreat mountain biking and hiking in this open space state park. Beautiful views and has a lake as well.
Manitou Incline or simply the Incline, is a popular hiking trail rising above Manitou Springs, Colorado, near Colorado Springs. The trail is the remains of a former 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge funicular railway whose tracks washed out during a rock slide in 1990. The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, with an average grade of 45% (24°) and as steep as 68% (34°) in places, making it a fitness challenge for locals in the Colorado Springs area. The incline gains over 2,000 feet (610 m) of elevation in less than one mile. Parking is expensive in the area so park in town and walk up the road to the incline.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineManitou Incline or simply the Incline, is a popular hiking trail rising above Manitou Springs, Colorado, near Colorado Springs. The trail is the remains of a former 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge funicular railway whose tracks washed out during a rock slide in 1990. The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, with an average grade of 45% (24°) and as steep as 68% (34°) in places, making it a fitness challenge for locals in the Colorado Springs area. The incline gains over 2,000 feet (610 m) of elevation in less than one mile. Parking is expensive in the area so park in town and walk up the road to the incline.
One of Colorado's 54 14ers. Bike, hike, fish or drive on the mountain. Several tourist options. Stop at the Pikes Peak Pickle Shack and the Cascade Nuttery on your way down to say hello! Our family owns those places!
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
One of Colorado's 54 14ers. Bike, hike, fish or drive on the mountain. Several tourist options. Stop at the Pikes Peak Pickle Shack and the Cascade Nuttery on your way down to say hello! Our family owns those places!
Sightseeing
Travel to the 14,115 ft Pikes Peak on the World's Highest cog train! http://www.cograilway.com/
40 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Cog Railway Station
Ruxton AvenueTravel to the 14,115 ft Pikes Peak on the World's Highest cog train! http://www.cograilway.com/
Great restaurants, farmers market on Saturdays, art galleries, and more in what was originally the capital of Colorado!
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Great restaurants, farmers market on Saturdays, art galleries, and more in what was originally the capital of Colorado!
The Broadmoor is a hotel and resort in the Old Broadmoor neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Broadmoor is a member of Historic Hotels of America of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its visitors have included heads of state, celebrities, professional sports stars, and businessmen/women.
The main resort complex, situated at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, is 6,230 feet (1,900 m) above sea level, and 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of downtown Colorado Springs. The resort has hotel, conference, sports, and spa buildings that radiate out from Cheyenne Lake. The Broadmoor's Ranch at Emerald Valley is a luxury lodge and set of cabins situated on Cheyenne Mountain.
155 locals recommend
Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake CirThe Broadmoor is a hotel and resort in the Old Broadmoor neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Broadmoor is a member of Historic Hotels of America of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its visitors have included heads of state, celebrities, professional sports stars, and businessmen/women.
The main resort complex, situated at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, is 6,230 feet (1,900 m) above sea level, and 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of downtown Colorado Springs. The resort has hotel, conference, sports, and spa buildings that radiate out from Cheyenne Lake. The Broadmoor's Ranch at Emerald Valley is a luxury lodge and set of cabins situated on Cheyenne Mountain.
Essentials
Walking distance from our place. Use the grocery bags in your room for easy and eco carrying.
118 locals recommend
Safeway
3275 W Colorado AveWalking distance from our place. Use the grocery bags in your room for easy and eco carrying.