Colorado Springs

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Colorado Springs

Food scene

This is one of our favorite restaurants for a night out. It was formerly a train station and is now a trendy remodeled restaurant. The food is great, the drinks are delicious and the atmosphere is excellent.
30 locals recommend
Streetcar 520
520 S Tejon St
30 locals recommend
This is one of our favorite restaurants for a night out. It was formerly a train station and is now a trendy remodeled restaurant. The food is great, the drinks are delicious and the atmosphere is excellent.
This is a really cool place to spend a night out. Its a food hall with a bunch of different restaurants serving different cuisine from seafood to burgers. We recommend trying a little something from each booth but don't miss the crabalicious crab fries at Luchals. The hall usually has live music and an amazing laid back vibe.
88 locals recommend
COATI
514 S Tejon St
88 locals recommend
This is a really cool place to spend a night out. Its a food hall with a bunch of different restaurants serving different cuisine from seafood to burgers. We recommend trying a little something from each booth but don't miss the crabalicious crab fries at Luchals. The hall usually has live music and an amazing laid back vibe.
This place is so good! Go here for a casual lunch and pick one (you can't go wrong) of their amazing sandwiches. The staff is super friendly and the decor makes it quite a good experience.
160 locals recommend
Shuga's
702 S Cascade Ave
160 locals recommend
This place is so good! Go here for a casual lunch and pick one (you can't go wrong) of their amazing sandwiches. The staff is super friendly and the decor makes it quite a good experience.
Best BBQ in the Springs. Very cool old house (1800s) turned delicious BBQ restaurant. They usually have live music on the deck on weekends during the summer.
129 locals recommend
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado Ave
129 locals recommend
Best BBQ in the Springs. Very cool old house (1800s) turned delicious BBQ restaurant. They usually have live music on the deck on weekends during the summer.
Newly arrived to Colorado Springs, the DBC has delicious breakfast and brunch and a cool atmosphere. The Lola is my go to. If you're visiting durning the summer, ask to sit on the upstairs patio!
115 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon St
115 locals recommend
Newly arrived to Colorado Springs, the DBC has delicious breakfast and brunch and a cool atmosphere. The Lola is my go to. If you're visiting durning the summer, ask to sit on the upstairs patio!
This is one of my favorite places in the Springs. It's part of the world famous Broadmoor Hotel and makes amazing cocktails and serves fantastic food. When you step into the Golden Bee, you're transported to a fancy pub in London. This is a perfect place for an upscale date or family dinner.
83 locals recommend
The Golden Bee
1 Lake Ave
83 locals recommend
This is one of my favorite places in the Springs. It's part of the world famous Broadmoor Hotel and makes amazing cocktails and serves fantastic food. When you step into the Golden Bee, you're transported to a fancy pub in London. This is a perfect place for an upscale date or family dinner.
This is a small family owned restaurant specializing in breakfast. My favorite part about this place is that they make giant, delicious cinnamon buns. You have to get one if you visit this place and order one to go. Make sure you get there early because these sell out every weekend!
71 locals recommend
Meadow Muffins
2223 Colorado Ave
71 locals recommend
This is a small family owned restaurant specializing in breakfast. My favorite part about this place is that they make giant, delicious cinnamon buns. You have to get one if you visit this place and order one to go. Make sure you get there early because these sell out every weekend!
Another great breakfast spot. Don't miss the mountain man hash or their specialty french toasts. They're opening a new location downtown at 616 S Tejon St by March 2021.
90 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon St
90 locals recommend
Another great breakfast spot. Don't miss the mountain man hash or their specialty french toasts. They're opening a new location downtown at 616 S Tejon St by March 2021.
We love Thai food and this is the best we've found in the springs. This is a family run restaurant and they are great people. The restaurant itself leaves something to be desired and the service can be slow, but the food is really good so I recommend to order take out for a night in if you're tired from all the hiking and site seeing.
Pho-N-Thai
2819 North Nevada Avenue
We love Thai food and this is the best we've found in the springs. This is a family run restaurant and they are great people. The restaurant itself leaves something to be desired and the service can be slow, but the food is really good so I recommend to order take out for a night in if you're tired from all the hiking and site seeing.
This is our favorite spot for happy hour. You can go wrong with anything on the menu and the beer list features lots of local craft beers. We love sitting outside, drinking a local beer and people watching on the main street downtown (Tejon St)
25 locals recommend
Colorado Craft
15 S Tejon St
25 locals recommend
This is our favorite spot for happy hour. You can go wrong with anything on the menu and the beer list features lots of local craft beers. We love sitting outside, drinking a local beer and people watching on the main street downtown (Tejon St)
OK, this spot is about 30 minutes drive from Colorado Springs in a small mountain town called Green Mountain Falls. The breakfast is absolutely delicious. You can sit outside in their secret garden that makes you feel like you're eating in the middle of the forest. It's quite a unique experience. If you're visiting in the summer or early fall, I suggest you go on an early hike on one of the many trails in Green Mountain Falls and then stop by The Pantry for a late breakfast. People come from all over to eat here so its guaranteed to be busy. Expect a long wait to eat in the garden. In my opinion, its worth it.
79 locals recommend
The Pantry
6980 Lake St
79 locals recommend
OK, this spot is about 30 minutes drive from Colorado Springs in a small mountain town called Green Mountain Falls. The breakfast is absolutely delicious. You can sit outside in their secret garden that makes you feel like you're eating in the middle of the forest. It's quite a unique experience. If you're visiting in the summer or early fall, I suggest you go on an early hike on one of the many trails in Green Mountain Falls and then stop by The Pantry for a late breakfast. People come from all over to eat here so its guaranteed to be busy. Expect a long wait to eat in the garden. In my opinion, its worth it.

Neighborhoods

Old Colorado City is full of art galleries, boutique shops, tattoo parlors, restaurants and bars all in a compact area on W Colorado Ave between 23rd St and 28th St. This is the historic part of Colorado Springs which used to be a seedy western town which featured saloons connected to brothels through underground tunnels for discretion! Visit Mother Muff's for food and drink and to experience one of those saloons that has stood the test of time. Be on the lookout for events (like Territory Days) which happen all the time!
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City is full of art galleries, boutique shops, tattoo parlors, restaurants and bars all in a compact area on W Colorado Ave between 23rd St and 28th St. This is the historic part of Colorado Springs which used to be a seedy western town which featured saloons connected to brothels through underground tunnels for discretion! Visit Mother Muff's for food and drink and to experience one of those saloons that has stood the test of time. Be on the lookout for events (like Territory Days) which happen all the time!
This is an old and unique neighborhood in the foothills in Colorado Springs. Manitou was recently made famous for drug tourism as recreational marijuana is legal and abundant in this charming neighborhood. This walkable area is full of boutique restaurants, shops and bars as well as plays host to many festivals and events like silent raves and costume parties. The people watching is unbeatable!
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
649 locals recommend
This is an old and unique neighborhood in the foothills in Colorado Springs. Manitou was recently made famous for drug tourism as recreational marijuana is legal and abundant in this charming neighborhood. This walkable area is full of boutique restaurants, shops and bars as well as plays host to many festivals and events like silent raves and costume parties. The people watching is unbeatable!

Bars

This is our favorite neighborhood bar. It has tons of arcade games, a lively crowd and friendly bartenders. Generally visited by the local alternative types, this place is laid back and judgement-free. Not to mention the above average bar food.
33 locals recommend
Supernova Bar and Arcade
111 E Boulder St
33 locals recommend
This is our favorite neighborhood bar. It has tons of arcade games, a lively crowd and friendly bartenders. Generally visited by the local alternative types, this place is laid back and judgement-free. Not to mention the above average bar food.
This is the best brewery in Colorado Springs. Fantastic atmosphere, great live music, fun events like music video bingo and great ownership. This brewery heavily supports military, police and fire and the beer is excellent.
9 locals recommend
Brass Brewing Co.
318 E Colorado Ave
9 locals recommend
This is the best brewery in Colorado Springs. Fantastic atmosphere, great live music, fun events like music video bingo and great ownership. This brewery heavily supports military, police and fire and the beer is excellent.
This is a tiny (maybe 6 barstools) local distillery thats gotten worldwide recognition for many of it's whiskeys. Book a distillery tour and tasting to learn all about the distillery from its incredibly devoted and knowledgable staff and to wet your whistle with each of their amazing whiskeys. After the tasting, you'll probably stumble out (they pour generously) with at least one bottle!
24 locals recommend
Distillery 291
4242 North Nevada Avenue
24 locals recommend
This is a tiny (maybe 6 barstools) local distillery thats gotten worldwide recognition for many of it's whiskeys. Book a distillery tour and tasting to learn all about the distillery from its incredibly devoted and knowledgable staff and to wet your whistle with each of their amazing whiskeys. After the tasting, you'll probably stumble out (they pour generously) with at least one bottle!
If you like bar games, this is the place for you. The second floor is dedicated to pool, darts and shuffleboard. This is a great spot for a group!
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak Ave
145 locals recommend
If you like bar games, this is the place for you. The second floor is dedicated to pool, darts and shuffleboard. This is a great spot for a group!

Hiking

This is one of the biggest dog parks in the country. It's wild! If you're traveling with your pup, be sure to hike around this massive off-leash park.
60 locals recommend
Bear Creek Dog Park
21st Street
60 locals recommend
This is one of the biggest dog parks in the country. It's wild! If you're traveling with your pup, be sure to hike around this massive off-leash park.
Palmer Park is an amazing place to hike with or without a pup. It has excellent views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. The upper part of the park is a non-fenced in off leash dog park. The park has trails for easy, medium and hard hikes as well as world class mountain biking.
6 locals recommend
Palmer Park leash-free dog trails
6 locals recommend
Palmer Park is an amazing place to hike with or without a pup. It has excellent views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. The upper part of the park is a non-fenced in off leash dog park. The park has trails for easy, medium and hard hikes as well as world class mountain biking.
This is a hidden gem for dog lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This park has miles and miles of trails and most of them lead to an off-leash dog reservoir! This is also a popular destination for mountain bikers and trail runners.
50 locals recommend
Stratton Open Space
1504 Ridgeway Ave
50 locals recommend
This is a hidden gem for dog lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This park has miles and miles of trails and most of them lead to an off-leash dog reservoir! This is also a popular destination for mountain bikers and trail runners.
America's mountain! One of Colorado's 14,000 ft mountains locals call "14ers". Hike, drive or take the bus to the summit and experience low oxygen and amazing views. It's a little pricy to drive up but on a clear day the views are great and there are many wonderful places to stop on the way to the top. If you want to hike to the top, I recommend using the Crags Trailhead which is a 45 minute drive from Colorado Springs but it's more scenic and less traveled than the popular Bar Trail.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
681 locals recommend
America's mountain! One of Colorado's 14,000 ft mountains locals call "14ers". Hike, drive or take the bus to the summit and experience low oxygen and amazing views. It's a little pricy to drive up but on a clear day the views are great and there are many wonderful places to stop on the way to the top. If you want to hike to the top, I recommend using the Crags Trailhead which is a 45 minute drive from Colorado Springs but it's more scenic and less traveled than the popular Bar Trail.
This is the most famous spot in Colorado Springs and the most visited park in Colorado. It really is incredible. It's a great place to explore, hike, jog or walk with your pups. I encourage you to get off the beaten and crowded paved paths and walk the less traveled, more secluded paths deeper into this huge, incredible park.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
1169 locals recommend
This is the most famous spot in Colorado Springs and the most visited park in Colorado. It really is incredible. It's a great place to explore, hike, jog or walk with your pups. I encourage you to get off the beaten and crowded paved paths and walk the less traveled, more secluded paths deeper into this huge, incredible park.

To Do

Colorado Springs is named the Olympic City because this is where our olympic athletes live and train. The Olympic Museum is a brand new state-of-the-art facility that artistically delivers the fascinating stories of our olympic past. Make sure to buy tickets in advance!
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre St
150 locals recommend
Colorado Springs is named the Olympic City because this is where our olympic athletes live and train. The Olympic Museum is a brand new state-of-the-art facility that artistically delivers the fascinating stories of our olympic past. Make sure to buy tickets in advance!
This is the most famous spot in Colorado Springs and the most visited park in Colorado. It really is incredible. It's a great place to explore, hike, jog or walk with your pups. I encourage you to get off the beaten and crowded paved paths and walk the less traveled, more secluded paths deeper into this huge, incredible park.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
1169 locals recommend
This is the most famous spot in Colorado Springs and the most visited park in Colorado. It really is incredible. It's a great place to explore, hike, jog or walk with your pups. I encourage you to get off the beaten and crowded paved paths and walk the less traveled, more secluded paths deeper into this huge, incredible park.
This main Colorado attraction is situated on the side of Cheyenne Mountain and doesn't disappoint. You can feed the giraffes, watch hippos swimming up close and gaze at the two giant grizzlies from above. This zoo is cherished by kids and adults alike.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
569 locals recommend
This main Colorado attraction is situated on the side of Cheyenne Mountain and doesn't disappoint. You can feed the giraffes, watch hippos swimming up close and gaze at the two giant grizzlies from above. This zoo is cherished by kids and adults alike.
Really cool spot to try your hand at a thrilling sport. Rent a booth, throw axes at targets, and drink beer... whats not to love? Walk in or reserve a time slot at https://badaxethrowing.com/locations/axe-throwing-colorado-springs/
Bad Axe Throwing
3536 North Academy Boulevard
Really cool spot to try your hand at a thrilling sport. Rent a booth, throw axes at targets, and drink beer... whats not to love? Walk in or reserve a time slot at https://badaxethrowing.com/locations/axe-throwing-colorado-springs/
America's mountain! One of Colorado's 14,000 ft mountains locals call "14ers". Hike, drive or take the bus to the summit and experience low oxygen and amazing views. It's a little pricy to drive up but on a clear day the views are great and there are many wonderful places to stop on the way to the top. If you want to hike to the top, I recommend using the Crags Trailhead which is a 45 minute drive from Colorado Springs but it's more scenic and less traveled than the popular Bar Trail.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
681 locals recommend
America's mountain! One of Colorado's 14,000 ft mountains locals call "14ers". Hike, drive or take the bus to the summit and experience low oxygen and amazing views. It's a little pricy to drive up but on a clear day the views are great and there are many wonderful places to stop on the way to the top. If you want to hike to the top, I recommend using the Crags Trailhead which is a 45 minute drive from Colorado Springs but it's more scenic and less traveled than the popular Bar Trail.
Ever wanted to rock climb? Colorado Springs has amazing access to rock climbing areas for climbers of all abilities from first timers to the experienced. It's a very unique way to experience Colorado Springs' natural wonders like the Garden of the Gods (amazing photo opportunities). I would recommend hiring a guide to safely show you the goods and make the most of your time. If you're interested in a guide, contact the Pikes Peak Alpine School (https://pikespeakalpineschool.com/) and ask for Wade. He's a local, experienced guide who will make your experience unforgettable!
Pikes Peak Alpine School
1819 North Corona Street
Ever wanted to rock climb? Colorado Springs has amazing access to rock climbing areas for climbers of all abilities from first timers to the experienced. It's a very unique way to experience Colorado Springs' natural wonders like the Garden of the Gods (amazing photo opportunities). I would recommend hiring a guide to safely show you the goods and make the most of your time. If you're interested in a guide, contact the Pikes Peak Alpine School (https://pikespeakalpineschool.com/) and ask for Wade. He's a local, experienced guide who will make your experience unforgettable!

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HIking

My wife and I are big into hiking. If you want advice on where to go, let me know. I can't put the locations on this platform because it doesn't recognize them but I'd be happy to share them with you through the AirBnB messaging function.