Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Modern Market Eatery
1765 Briargate PkwyFarm Fresh Eatery!
They serve the best grilled Cheese after a Night out!
74 locals recommend
Mother Muff’s Kitchen and Spirits
2432 W Colorado AveThey serve the best grilled Cheese after a Night out!
The most amazing seafood in town. A bit of a splurge but worth every bit.
34 locals recommend
Bonny and Read
101 N Tejon StThe most amazing seafood in town. A bit of a splurge but worth every bit.
This local restaurant and brewery has incredibly food, and even better brews and drinks. Worth the drive to this gem
80 locals recommend
503W
503 W Colorado AveThis local restaurant and brewery has incredibly food, and even better brews and drinks. Worth the drive to this gem
Located just 5 minutes down the road, it is perfect for a late night sushi bite.
6 locals recommend
Osae Sushi Ramen Bistro
1825 Peterson RdLocated just 5 minutes down the road, it is perfect for a late night sushi bite.
Tacos are absolutely delicious! Giant Margaritas in tons of varieties. Super affordable night out!
53 locals recommend
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
5915 Dublin BlvdTacos are absolutely delicious! Giant Margaritas in tons of varieties. Super affordable night out!
The best dutch pastries are made here. Make sure to try the fruit tart!
32 locals recommend
Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery
610 E Fillmore StThe best dutch pastries are made here. Make sure to try the fruit tart!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StColorado Springs very own Alice in Wonderland themed restaurant
Owned by the same owner that owns the Rabbit Hole; fantastic whiskey & wine selection.
31 locals recommend
Cork & Cask
60 E Moreno AveOwned by the same owner that owns the Rabbit Hole; fantastic whiskey & wine selection.
What beats grabbing an ice cold beer, and bringing your best four legged friend with you. Perfect spot for dog lovers
25 locals recommend
Pub Dog Colorado
2207 Bott AveWhat beats grabbing an ice cold beer, and bringing your best four legged friend with you. Perfect spot for dog lovers
If you're looking for a country bar in town this is the one. With a dance floor on the first level, pool tables on the second and karaoke on the third there is something for you. Bars are on all three levels. Open Wed (All ages 18+), Friday, Saturday (21+)
50 locals recommend
Cowboys
25 N Tejon StIf you're looking for a country bar in town this is the one. With a dance floor on the first level, pool tables on the second and karaoke on the third there is something for you. Bars are on all three levels. Open Wed (All ages 18+), Friday, Saturday (21+)
Fox & Hound
3101 New Center PointTUESDAY night drafts are only $2!!
This speakeasy looks like a tie shop the first time you walk past it. Located right next to the local Kava joint, its a fun place for drinks. Most well known as a Gin Bar.
57 locals recommend
Brooklyn’s on Boulder Street
110 E Boulder StThis speakeasy looks like a tie shop the first time you walk past it. Located right next to the local Kava joint, its a fun place for drinks. Most well known as a Gin Bar.
Perfect for different drink concoctions and friendly bartenders. A bar only found in Colorado Springs.
15 locals recommend
The Wobbly Olive
3317 Cinema PointPerfect for different drink concoctions and friendly bartenders. A bar only found in Colorado Springs.
Sightseeing
A bit of drive from Colorado Springs, about an hour and half it is a place worth seeing. Jim Bishop built the entire castle by hand. Pack a picnic and climb the iconic towers up to the dragon's head. Free to the public.
125 locals recommend
Bishop Castle
12705 CO-165A bit of drive from Colorado Springs, about an hour and half it is a place worth seeing. Jim Bishop built the entire castle by hand. Pack a picnic and climb the iconic towers up to the dragon's head. Free to the public.
The incredible graffiti art that adds to the ambience of what is Colorado. There is a small trail that leads up to the waterfalls surrounded by the amazing artwork
40 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
U.S. 24The incredible graffiti art that adds to the ambience of what is Colorado. There is a small trail that leads up to the waterfalls surrounded by the amazing artwork
Identified as a Natural National Landmark, well known for its stunning red sandstone formations that are a huge hit among photographers, sightseers and rock climbers. A must see while in town.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdIdentified as a Natural National Landmark, well known for its stunning red sandstone formations that are a huge hit among photographers, sightseers and rock climbers. A must see while in town.
Parks & Nature
As far as dog parks go in Colorado Springs this is the cream of the crop! Fenced in 10 acre dog park with an agility course, trails, and creeks. Perfect for an all day summer adventure with your best four legged pal.
60 locals recommend
Bear Creek Dog Park
21st StreetAs far as dog parks go in Colorado Springs this is the cream of the crop! Fenced in 10 acre dog park with an agility course, trails, and creeks. Perfect for an all day summer adventure with your best four legged pal.
Cimarron Eastridge Park
Shawnee DrivePerfect place to take the four legged friends for a run on a sunny day
A neat hiking trail that only takes about an hour to get up. Gives incredible views of the city.
53 locals recommend
Pulpit Rock Park
1005 Garlock LnA neat hiking trail that only takes about an hour to get up. Gives incredible views of the city.
Palmer Park is well known for its incredible mountain biking Trails, hiking trails, and views. Terrain is easy, allowing visitors a Colorado experience without wearing you out too much!
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdPalmer Park is well known for its incredible mountain biking Trails, hiking trails, and views. Terrain is easy, allowing visitors a Colorado experience without wearing you out too much!
Arts & Culture
If visiting between the months of June - August make sure to check out this fun themed festival. Don't forget to try the giant chicken legs!
21 locals recommend
Colorado Renaissance Festival
650 S Wilcox StIf visiting between the months of June - August make sure to check out this fun themed festival. Don't forget to try the giant chicken legs!
Shopping
If you're looking for a shopping day make sure to drive to Castle Rock and check out the stellar deals at the outlet stores.
135 locals recommend
Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops BlvdIf you're looking for a shopping day make sure to drive to Castle Rock and check out the stellar deals at the outlet stores.
A bookstore, toy store, restaurant and cafe all in one location. Owned by the same owner for more than 40 years.
33 locals recommend
Poor Richard's Bookstore
320 N Tejon StA bookstore, toy store, restaurant and cafe all in one location. Owned by the same owner for more than 40 years.
Manitou is an eclectic mix of nature, mountain shops, quaint restaurants and anything else you can find. A small peak into mountain life, without having to drive too far.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Manitou is an eclectic mix of nature, mountain shops, quaint restaurants and anything else you can find. A small peak into mountain life, without having to drive too far.
Essentials
By far my favorite grocery store in town. Prices are middle range, and this location is the biggest in town. A comparison to Walmart in the diversity of what is available at this location
13 locals recommend
King Soopers Marketplace
7915 Constitution AveBy far my favorite grocery store in town. Prices are middle range, and this location is the biggest in town. A comparison to Walmart in the diversity of what is available at this location