Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado AveGreat Greek - Medium pricey $12-$20 plate.
La Baguette
2417 W Colorado AveLocal - love it. French onion soup is AMAZING!
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveCerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveDog Friendly patio!
Great fast-casual burritos (Pork Adovada, Asada, Grilled Chicken), traditional Mexican fare, (ie meat and flavor), good price.
Los Carnales Mexican Food
2131 W Colorado AveGreat fast-casual burritos (Pork Adovada, Asada, Grilled Chicken), traditional Mexican fare, (ie meat and flavor), good price.
Arceo's Mexican Restaurant
1605 S Nevada AveGreat Mexican food! Try the Chicken Pipian, or carne asada!
Mountain Shadows (NOT Meadow Muffins!!!!) is a great breakfast place across the street from the cottage, the name of this listing is incorrect in Airbnb! Be sure to go to Mountain Shadows!
71 locals recommend
Meadow Muffins
2223 Colorado AveMountain Shadows (NOT Meadow Muffins!!!!) is a great breakfast place across the street from the cottage, the name of this listing is incorrect in Airbnb! Be sure to go to Mountain Shadows!
Great pub food, walkable from cottage, 2415 W. Colorado Ave.
49 locals recommend
Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado AveGreat pub food, walkable from cottage, 2415 W. Colorado Ave.
Great barbecue, one block west of cottage at 2330 W. Colorado Ave.
129 locals recommend
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveGreat barbecue, one block west of cottage at 2330 W. Colorado Ave.
Great flatbread grilled sandwiches very unique great food combinations.
20 locals recommend
Panino's Westside
1721 S 8th StGreat flatbread grilled sandwiches very unique great food combinations.
Pub Dog Colorado
2207 Bott AveDog friendly brewpub!
Everest Nepal Restaurant
28 E Bijou StAwesome food downtown Colorado Springs but in quieter area
Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado AveWonderful local greasy spoon breakfast place.
Essentials
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdSafeway
3275 W Colorado AveWalmart Supercenter
707 S 8th StShopping
Independently owned small retail store in building next-door.
Songbird & the Orchid - Wild Bird Store
2204 W Colorado AveIndependently owned small retail store in building next-door.
Old Colorado City is full of locally owned stores, from art galleries, to tourist shops, to ice cream and chocolate stores! Highly walkable, shopping district is 2 blocks north from the Bird's Nest Cottage - 3-4 blocks long on either side of Colorado Ave.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City is full of locally owned stores, from art galleries, to tourist shops, to ice cream and chocolate stores! Highly walkable, shopping district is 2 blocks north from the Bird's Nest Cottage - 3-4 blocks long on either side of Colorado Ave.
Intelligently curated gifts, also coffee shop and small food service but good! Uncle small business for over 30 years, the owner has been incredibly supportive of the Colorado Springs community!
33 locals recommend
Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon StIntelligently curated gifts, also coffee shop and small food service but good! Uncle small business for over 30 years, the owner has been incredibly supportive of the Colorado Springs community!
General tourist shopping district with local our galleries, it does have parking lots available look for signs.
9 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Colorado
606 Manitou AvenueGeneral tourist shopping district with local our galleries, it does have parking lots available look for signs.
My favorite art and jewelry gallery since childhood, featuring indigenous art from the western hemisphere from Alaska to South America.
Velez Galleries
2506 W Colorado AveMy favorite art and jewelry gallery since childhood, featuring indigenous art from the western hemisphere from Alaska to South America.
Parks & Nature
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StDog friendly - where local hike
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StCan't miss it.
Bear Creek Dog Park
21st StreetDog park
Just south of Garden of the Gods, this is where the locals go to hike mountain bike trail run.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StJust south of Garden of the Gods, this is where the locals go to hike mountain bike trail run.
One of the best zoos in the world consistently voted the top five, it’s a must see. You must purchase tickets in advance so please plan ahead.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdOne of the best zoos in the world consistently voted the top five, it’s a must see. You must purchase tickets in advance so please plan ahead.
About a 20 minute drive south, but if you are a birder, this is the local county hotspot. No dogs allowed.
13 locals recommend
Fountain Creek Nature Center
320 Peppergrass LnAbout a 20 minute drive south, but if you are a birder, this is the local county hotspot. No dogs allowed.
High-elevation hiking on the backside of Pike’s Peak - interesting rock forms.
Devil's Playground - PPIHC
Pikes Peak Toll RoadHigh-elevation hiking on the backside of Pike’s Peak - interesting rock forms.
Drinks & Nightlife
LOTS of other restaurants, bars, brewpubs to choose from. Robust yet still very small downtown.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
LOTS of other restaurants, bars, brewpubs to choose from. Robust yet still very small downtown.
Entertainment
Fun things to do!
Historic arcade venue featuring games from the 1920s through the present. Great family fun, reasonable cost, and just interesting arcade historical games!
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveHistoric arcade venue featuring games from the 1920s through the present. Great family fun, reasonable cost, and just interesting arcade historical games!
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StRecently built, I have not yet been to visit.
American Numismatic Association
818 N Cascade AveHistory museum of money and coins of America!
ProRodeo Hall of Fame
103 Pro Rodeo DrI have not yet been but it is a destination!