Eric’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Mueller State Park
21045 CO-67Great hiking for all abilities. There is a day fee.
Intermediate and advanced hiking extending above tree-line and even to the top of Pikes Peak. No day fee!
The Crags Campground
Intermediate and advanced hiking extending above tree-line and even to the top of Pikes Peak. No day fee!
Take a beautiful drive to the top of America's mountain.
14 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Highway Tollgate
5089 Pikes Peak HwyTake a beautiful drive to the top of America's mountain.
Fun museum specializing in these amazing prehistoric creatures.
103 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
201 S Fairview StFun museum specializing in these amazing prehistoric creatures.
Check out the USAFA and its gorgeous campus set on the eastern slope.
166 locals recommend
United States Air Force Academy
Check out the USAFA and its gorgeous campus set on the eastern slope.
Check out the highest suspension bridge in the world. Walk out onto the bridge and we dare you to look down!
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3ACheck out the highest suspension bridge in the world. Walk out onto the bridge and we dare you to look down!
One of only two five-star, five-diamond resorts in the U.S. You may not be able to afford a room, a meal, or even a soft drink here, but it is well worth a visit just for it's amazing architecture and landscaping.
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveOne of only two five-star, five-diamond resorts in the U.S. You may not be able to afford a room, a meal, or even a soft drink here, but it is well worth a visit just for it's amazing architecture and landscaping.
View these amazing sandstone formations extending through 1300 acres of trails and a visitor's center. The land was donated to the city of Colorado Springs by railroad tycoon Charles Elliot Perkins, under the agreement that it will forever remain free to the public.
60 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Road
Garden of the Gods RoadView these amazing sandstone formations extending through 1300 acres of trails and a visitor's center. The land was donated to the city of Colorado Springs by railroad tycoon Charles Elliot Perkins, under the agreement that it will forever remain free to the public.
Some great hiking trails and an opportunity to observe an array of fossilized insects, animals, plants, as well as petrified trees and wood.
15 locals recommend
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 County Road 1Some great hiking trails and an opportunity to observe an array of fossilized insects, animals, plants, as well as petrified trees and wood.
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdCave tours and an outdoor adventure park.
Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdExplore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs.
Horsethief Park Trailhead
Colorado 67A suggested hike from a former guest.
Pricey, but worth the tag if it fits in your travel budget. An unforgettable ride to the top of America's mountain.
211 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton AvenuePricey, but worth the tag if it fits in your travel budget. An unforgettable ride to the top of America's mountain.
Recreation
An amazing and magical place for the children. See Santa, magic shows, enjoy rides for the kids, feed the reindeer, and enjoy lunch all at an affordable price. Guests over 60 receive free admission!
https://northpolecolorado.com/
184 locals recommend
North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyAn amazing and magical place for the children. See Santa, magic shows, enjoy rides for the kids, feed the reindeer, and enjoy lunch all at an affordable price. Guests over 60 receive free admission!
https://northpolecolorado.com/
A beautiful, and challenging layout at a reasonable rate. Good food in the restaurant as well.
22 locals recommend
Shining Mountain Golf Course
100 Shining Mountain LnA beautiful, and challenging layout at a reasonable rate. Good food in the restaurant as well.
Great fishing hole. Also excellent for hikes, kayaking, and boating.
94 locals recommend
Eleven Mile State Park
4229 Co Rd 92Great fishing hole. Also excellent for hikes, kayaking, and boating.
Dare you attempt one of the most grueling hikes in America? The view from the top is immaculate and you will go home with some serious bragging rights...not to mention photos.
25 locals recommend
Manitou Incline
Dare you attempt one of the most grueling hikes in America? The view from the top is immaculate and you will go home with some serious bragging rights...not to mention photos.
A nice, moderate hike, which brings you to a fun pool to swim in and jump in from the rocks.
38 locals recommend
Paradise Cove / Guffey Gorge Trailhead
13999 Main StA nice, moderate hike, which brings you to a fun pool to swim in and jump in from the rocks.
Food scene
Excellent Japanese food and sushi. Extensive menu to please all palates.
64 locals recommend
Fusion Japan
765 Gold Hill Pl SExcellent Japanese food and sushi. Extensive menu to please all palates.
Exceptional smokehouse and breakfast menu.
41 locals recommend
Iron Tree Restaurant & Funky Town Brewery
37 Costello AveExceptional smokehouse and breakfast menu.
Russ' Place
52 Co Rd 5Simple bar food with a pretty good selection of food.
AJ's Pizzeria
250 Gold Hill Pl SGood pizza and wings.
Greasy spoon; breakfast and lunch. Great green chile, biscuits and gravy, and try the meatcakes for sure.
81 locals recommend
Hungry Bear
111 E Midland AveGreasy spoon; breakfast and lunch. Great green chile, biscuits and gravy, and try the meatcakes for sure.
Some good micro brew right here in Divide. Friendly atmosphere with a small, yet appealing appetizer menu.
51 locals recommend
Paradox Beer Company
10 Buffalo CtSome good micro brew right here in Divide. Friendly atmosphere with a small, yet appealing appetizer menu.
Neighborhoods
Woodland Park
A nice little town with lots to do.
A bustling ski town with plenty of dining and recreational opportunities even in the summer.
596 locals recommend
Breckenridge
A bustling ski town with plenty of dining and recreational opportunities even in the summer.
Enjoy gambling, dining, a train ride, and museums in this historic mining town. Don't miss the donkeys! Fun for all ages.
228 locals recommend
Cripple Creek
Enjoy gambling, dining, a train ride, and museums in this historic mining town. Don't miss the donkeys! Fun for all ages.
A historic mining town that has not undergone too much renovation. Plenty of old and abandoned buildings and mines.
26 locals recommend
Victor
A historic mining town that has not undergone too much renovation. Plenty of old and abandoned buildings and mines.
Colorado Springs
Manitou Springs
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Nearby Ghost Towns
Check out the map of very nearby ghost towns. These are real, not staged, easy to get to, and pure history. DO NOT GO IN OR NEAR MINES OR TUNNELS!!! Don't be a local news story, please.
https://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/co.html
You are in Teller county, but check out the neighboring counties as well.
Don't miss
Hiking Trails in the Immediate Area
Go here for a map of popular and not-so-popular hiking trails near the cabin.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/us/colorado/divide