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It is a hidden gem in Colorado Springs! Great informative tour and you can watch the athletes practicing their skills during the tour!
239 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
1 Olympic Plaza
239 locals recommend
It is a hidden gem in Colorado Springs! Great informative tour and you can watch the athletes practicing their skills during the tour!
It was an easy walking trail in the beginning. Later on you will see the seven falls up the long stairs. It is peaceful there. There is a cafe serving breakfast and lunch too
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
339 locals recommend
It was an easy walking trail in the beginning. Later on you will see the seven falls up the long stairs. It is peaceful there. There is a cafe serving breakfast and lunch too
America's only mountain zoo! Named 6th -Best Zoo in North America by USAToday's 10Best! Hand-feed giraffes and budgies, experience animals up-close, and witness a view like no other! They are open 365 days a year
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
569 locals recommend
America's only mountain zoo! Named 6th -Best Zoo in North America by USAToday's 10Best! Hand-feed giraffes and budgies, experience animals up-close, and witness a view like no other! They are open 365 days a year
You can drive up the hill (no walking) with your zoo same-day ticket. Wonderful view on top
36 locals recommend
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
36 locals recommend
You can drive up the hill (no walking) with your zoo same-day ticket. Wonderful view on top
Easy trails to walk on. Great rock formation and it is free!
82 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
82 locals recommend
Easy trails to walk on. Great rock formation and it is free!
Beautiful drive up the mountain top
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
681 locals recommend
Beautiful drive up the mountain top
Interesting formations inside the cave
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
464 locals recommend
Interesting formations inside the cave
Shows are offered free to the public, Monday-Friday, at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. No tickets or reservations are required. These shows are available on a first come, first served basis. Shows are subject to cancellation without notice due to inclement weather and cadet education
7 locals recommend
U.S. Air Force Academy Planetarium
2120 Cadet Dr
7 locals recommend
Shows are offered free to the public, Monday-Friday, at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. No tickets or reservations are required. These shows are available on a first come, first served basis. Shows are subject to cancellation without notice due to inclement weather and cadet education
Red Rock Canyon Open Space has trails of all levels, an off-leash dog area, fantastic views of the Garden of the Gods and climbing by permit
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space has trails of all levels, an off-leash dog area, fantastic views of the Garden of the Gods and climbing by permit
The Broadmoor welcomes guests to a legendary Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond resort with impeccable service and distinctive amenities
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake Ave
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor welcomes guests to a legendary Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond resort with impeccable service and distinctive amenities
AZA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. AZA represents more than 200 institutions which meet the highest standards in animal care, provide a fun and educational family experience, and dedicate millions of dollars to scientific research, conservation, and education programs
149 locals recommend
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks Rd
149 locals recommend
AZA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. AZA represents more than 200 institutions which meet the highest standards in animal care, provide a fun and educational family experience, and dedicate millions of dollars to scientific research, conservation, and education programs
Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II, plus a gift shop
39 locals recommend
National Museum of World War II Aviation
775 Aviation Way
39 locals recommend
Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II, plus a gift shop
The World Figure Skating Hall of Fame serves as a repository for the sport of figure skating. The World Figure Skating Hall of Fame is where the greatest names in the history of the sport are honored
10 locals recommend
World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
20 1st St
10 locals recommend
The World Figure Skating Hall of Fame serves as a repository for the sport of figure skating. The World Figure Skating Hall of Fame is where the greatest names in the history of the sport are honored
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy was opened in August 1979 as a museum designed to "preserve the legacy of the cowboy contests, the heritage and culture of those original competitions, and the champions of the past, present and future."
57 locals recommend
ProRodeo Hall of Fame
103 Pro Rodeo Dr
57 locals recommend
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy was opened in August 1979 as a museum designed to "preserve the legacy of the cowboy contests, the heritage and culture of those original competitions, and the champions of the past, present and future."
The highest suspension bridge in the world. The Royal Gorge Bridge spans the Arkansas River at a height of 1,053 feet
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3A
340 locals recommend
The highest suspension bridge in the world. The Royal Gorge Bridge spans the Arkansas River at a height of 1,053 feet
Home to the tallest dune in North America outside of Alamosa. It rises approximately 750 feet above the floor of the San Luis Valley
265 locals recommend
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
265 locals recommend
Home to the tallest dune in North America outside of Alamosa. It rises approximately 750 feet above the floor of the San Luis Valley
Overnight guests can use their 16 trails on the property. Others can drive there for an hour free to check out the castle outside, the bookstore and the get a cup of coffee. Two tours are offered. The Rock Tour is offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays only and the Castle Tour involves walking and climbing stairs. Both are approximately 90 minutes in length. Reservations may be made up to two months in advance. Group size is limited to 9 people + the tour guide
71 locals recommend
Glen Eyrie Castle
3820 N 30th St
71 locals recommend
Overnight guests can use their 16 trails on the property. Others can drive there for an hour free to check out the castle outside, the bookstore and the get a cup of coffee. Two tours are offered. The Rock Tour is offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays only and the Castle Tour involves walking and climbing stairs. Both are approximately 90 minutes in length. Reservations may be made up to two months in advance. Group size is limited to 9 people + the tour guide
An informative, educational spot that's great for all ages. See historical sites, walk trails, and explore local history with hands-on experience of fossils
140 locals recommend
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
15807 Co Rd 1
140 locals recommend
An informative, educational spot that's great for all ages. See historical sites, walk trails, and explore local history with hands-on experience of fossils
Paradise Cove Swimming Hole Trail is a swimming hole and cliff diving spot on Four Mile Creek about ten miles east of Guffey, Colorado. Visitors are only allowed to use the area between dawn and dusk. It is Located 2 hours southwest of Denver, near a small parking lot alongside CR 112. The cove is a short, but sometimes steep 1/2 mile (one way) hike. This scenic swimming hole can regularly see 300 people a day on weekends in the summer
38 locals recommend
Paradise Cove / Guffey Gorge Trailhead
13999 Main St
38 locals recommend
Paradise Cove Swimming Hole Trail is a swimming hole and cliff diving spot on Four Mile Creek about ten miles east of Guffey, Colorado. Visitors are only allowed to use the area between dawn and dusk. It is Located 2 hours southwest of Denver, near a small parking lot alongside CR 112. The cove is a short, but sometimes steep 1/2 mile (one way) hike. This scenic swimming hole can regularly see 300 people a day on weekends in the summer
Striking, precariously balanced & eons-old red rock formation in the Garden of the Gods park
7 locals recommend
Balanced Rock
Garden Drive
7 locals recommend
Striking, precariously balanced & eons-old red rock formation in the Garden of the Gods park
It’s gorgeous! The horses are wonderful and obedient and all around this is an awesome experience!
36 locals recommend
Academy Riding Stable
4 El Paso Blvd
36 locals recommend
It’s gorgeous! The horses are wonderful and obedient and all around this is an awesome experience!
Intimate community park featuring a contemporary water fountain sculpture at its center
43 locals recommend
America the Beautiful Park Fantasy Playground
126 Cimino Dr
43 locals recommend
Intimate community park featuring a contemporary water fountain sculpture at its center
Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views
58 locals recommend
Ute Valley Park
1705 Vindicator Dr
58 locals recommend
Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views
Convenient rest stop with great views of Pikes Peak and the surrounding mountains
Ackerman Overlook
Convenient rest stop with great views of Pikes Peak and the surrounding mountains
Overlook is easy to use for limited mobility people
Grandview Overlook
Grandview Trail
Overlook is easy to use for limited mobility people
It's a nice plaque about the history of Tesla and what he did for the short period of time while in Colorado Springs is amazing. Over 700 patents, the A/C electric motor, and wireless radio
Nikola Tesla Laboratory Historical Marker
1301-1399 E Pikes Peak Ave
It's a nice plaque about the history of Tesla and what he did for the short period of time while in Colorado Springs is amazing. Over 700 patents, the A/C electric motor, and wireless radio
Nice little lake for small fish and paddle boarding
10 locals recommend
Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area
199 County Line Rd
10 locals recommend
Nice little lake for small fish and paddle boarding
Free attraction that is great to visit as a family or with out of town guests
15 locals recommend
Monument Rock
15 locals recommend
Free attraction that is great to visit as a family or with out of town guests
A precarious trip at times as road can be very narrow, but certainly, an interesting way to reach cripple creek from CO Springs. Dress appropriate to the season, you never know what could happen
Upper Gold Camp Road
Upper Gold Camp Road
A precarious trip at times as road can be very narrow, but certainly, an interesting way to reach cripple creek from CO Springs. Dress appropriate to the season, you never know what could happen
Reservoir in Pike National Forest with a boat launch, fishing, picnic tables & hiking/biking trails
63 locals recommend
Rampart Reservoir
63 locals recommend
Reservoir in Pike National Forest with a boat launch, fishing, picnic tables & hiking/biking trails
Century-old park with ballfields & paths for running & cycling, plus a pool & formal gardens
36 locals recommend
Monument Valley Park
170 W Cache La Poudre St
36 locals recommend
Century-old park with ballfields & paths for running & cycling, plus a pool & formal gardens
Nature area centered around a lake, with fishing, volleyball, a playground & a 1-mile loop trail
8 locals recommend
Quail Lake Park
915 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
8 locals recommend
Nature area centered around a lake, with fishing, volleyball, a playground & a 1-mile loop trail
Air Force Academy football team's arena also hosts various other sporting events, plus sports camp
6 locals recommend
Falcon Stadium
4900 Stadium Boulevard
6 locals recommend
Air Force Academy football team's arena also hosts various other sporting events, plus sports camp

Hiking Trails

This is the best hiking trail in town! Try not to bring things with you besides a small bottle of water. Take your time to finish if you just arrived Colorado Springs!
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The Incline
228 locals recommend
This is the best hiking trail in town! Try not to bring things with you besides a small bottle of water. Take your time to finish if you just arrived Colorado Springs!
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of southern Colorado's most unique and colorful open spaces The park is named for colorful clays that were collected by American Indians to make paint. Brightly colored bands, caused by oxidized iron compounds, are found in varying amounts throughout the many different layers of clay Archaeological evidence, such as arrow heads and stone dart tips, proves early occupation by Native Americans. In fact, evidence of human life goes back as far as 9,000 years ago! One of the more unique things about the park are the hoodoos. Hoodoos are a spire of rock with a large boulder sitting on the top The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of only three locations in the country to have hoodoo rock formations, the most famous being at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah The park is 750 acres in size with 4 miles of trails, and an on site restroom facility. Hiking is generally considered easy through the park The Paint Mines are open from dawn till dusk, but with a permit from the El Paso County Parks Office, you can explore at night! Special night time permits for photography or astronomy can be obtained by contacting El Paso County Parks Office at 719-520-7529
72 locals recommend
Paint Mines Interpretive Park
29950 Paint Mine Rd
72 locals recommend
The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of southern Colorado's most unique and colorful open spaces The park is named for colorful clays that were collected by American Indians to make paint. Brightly colored bands, caused by oxidized iron compounds, are found in varying amounts throughout the many different layers of clay Archaeological evidence, such as arrow heads and stone dart tips, proves early occupation by Native Americans. In fact, evidence of human life goes back as far as 9,000 years ago! One of the more unique things about the park are the hoodoos. Hoodoos are a spire of rock with a large boulder sitting on the top The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of only three locations in the country to have hoodoo rock formations, the most famous being at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah The park is 750 acres in size with 4 miles of trails, and an on site restroom facility. Hiking is generally considered easy through the park The Paint Mines are open from dawn till dusk, but with a permit from the El Paso County Parks Office, you can explore at night! Special night time permits for photography or astronomy can be obtained by contacting El Paso County Parks Office at 719-520-7529
Eagles Peak Trail is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near USAF Academy, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail
Eagle’s Peak
Eagles Peak Trail is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near USAF Academy, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail
Palmer Trail (Section 16) is a 5.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Colorado Springs, Colorado that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail
Palmer Trail
Palmer Trail
Palmer Trail (Section 16) is a 5.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Colorado Springs, Colorado that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail
The falls are known for the large amount of graffiti painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass
40 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
U.S. 24
40 locals recommend
The falls are known for the large amount of graffiti painted on the canyon walls and bridge overpass
Wildlife, nature trails & a variety of habitats featured at a preserve with guided tours & events
41 locals recommend
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Rd
41 locals recommend
Wildlife, nature trails & a variety of habitats featured at a preserve with guided tours & events
Trail offering moderate hikes on sloping terrain, with bridges over a cascading mountain stream
66 locals recommend
Seven Bridges Trail
North Cheyenne Canyon Road
66 locals recommend
Trail offering moderate hikes on sloping terrain, with bridges over a cascading mountain stream
Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features
52 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
410 JL Ranch Heights Rd
52 locals recommend
Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features
This easy trail is absolutely gorgeous
Cottonwood Creek Trail Head At Academy
Cottonwood Creek Trail
This easy trail is absolutely gorgeous
Woodland area covering 584 acres, featuring distinctive rock formations dating to the Eocene period
9 locals recommend
Austin Bluffs Open Space
1401 Recreation Way
9 locals recommend
Woodland area covering 584 acres, featuring distinctive rock formations dating to the Eocene period
Sunset Mesa Open Space Trail is a 2.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail
Sunset Mesa Open Space
Peach Lane
Sunset Mesa Open Space Trail is a 2.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail
is characterized by a prominent ridgeline vegetated with scrub oak, shrub land patches and mixed-grass prairie. Views from the crest of the ridge, the highest point in eastern Colorado Springs, include the Spanish Peaks and Wet Mountains to the south, the Black Forest to the north, and an uninterrupted view of Colorado Springs mountain backdrop to the west. High Chaparral Open Space provides wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and a visual buffer to a fast-growing section of the City
High Chaparral Open Space
is characterized by a prominent ridgeline vegetated with scrub oak, shrub land patches and mixed-grass prairie. Views from the crest of the ridge, the highest point in eastern Colorado Springs, include the Spanish Peaks and Wet Mountains to the south, the Black Forest to the north, and an uninterrupted view of Colorado Springs mountain backdrop to the west. High Chaparral Open Space provides wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and a visual buffer to a fast-growing section of the City
Great 8.5 miles trail
The Pineries Open Space
13201 Vollmer Rd
Great 8.5 miles trail
Wooded park offering lake & mountain views, plus hiking & biking trails, horseback riding & more
67 locals recommend
Fox Run Regional Park
2110 Stella Dr
67 locals recommend
Wooded park offering lake & mountain views, plus hiking & biking trails, horseback riding & more
Distance to falls is fairly short. Climbing after that
Limbaugh Canyon Trail Head
557 Rock Ridge Rd
Distance to falls is fairly short. Climbing after that
Nice place for a dogwalk or a bike ride
7 locals recommend
Santa Fe Trailhead-Baptist
1916 Baptist Rd
7 locals recommend
Nice place for a dogwalk or a bike ride
This lake is amazing. You can use boats with electric motors there. There are 2 other lakes in the area. Water is so clean, and the view is just stunning. There are restrooms, and parking lots
South Catamount Reservoir
This lake is amazing. You can use boats with electric motors there. There are 2 other lakes in the area. Water is so clean, and the view is just stunning. There are restrooms, and parking lots
Great place, in a central location in town, to take a quick hike or mountain biking trip.The trails are well-maintained and there are many different levels of exertion required depending on which trail you choose
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo Rd
176 locals recommend
Great place, in a central location in town, to take a quick hike or mountain biking trip.The trails are well-maintained and there are many different levels of exertion required depending on which trail you choose
Excellent local hike. Not super difficult, but just enough to get the heart rate up and still hold a conversation for about 3 miles. Lots of different scenery, good bird watching, and beautiful wildflowers in the spring/early summer
Aiken Canyon Preserve
3350 Turkey Canon Ranch Rd
Excellent local hike. Not super difficult, but just enough to get the heart rate up and still hold a conversation for about 3 miles. Lots of different scenery, good bird watching, and beautiful wildflowers in the spring/early summer
Great place for a small hike and awesome views of the city during the day
169 locals recommend
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road
169 locals recommend
Great place for a small hike and awesome views of the city during the day
This is a nice trail for the whole family that provides excellent views of Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. I would recommend continuing out to the 'point' (take the trail east from the summit) for the best overlook of Colorado Springs. If your party is more adventuresome then about 3/4 of a mile in you can take the right turn to go to the Mount Mocusco trail which is longer and more difficult
22 locals recommend
Mt Cutler and Muscoco Trailhead
North Cheyenne Canyon Road
22 locals recommend
This is a nice trail for the whole family that provides excellent views of Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas. I would recommend continuing out to the 'point' (take the trail east from the summit) for the best overlook of Colorado Springs. If your party is more adventuresome then about 3/4 of a mile in you can take the right turn to go to the Mount Mocusco trail which is longer and more difficult
It is a 16 mile trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado that parallels Monument and Fountain Creeks and winds through and alongside parks, like Monument Valley Park, and sports complexes. It connects with other trails, such as the Midland Trail, Bear Creek Trail and Templeton Gap Trail
Pikes Peak Greenway Trail
Pikes Peak Greenway Trail
It is a 16 mile trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado that parallels Monument and Fountain Creeks and winds through and alongside parks, like Monument Valley Park, and sports complexes. It connects with other trails, such as the Midland Trail, Bear Creek Trail and Templeton Gap Trail
There are many trails. Hiking is easy. The view is great
50 locals recommend
Stratton Open Space
1504 Ridgeway Ave
50 locals recommend
There are many trails. Hiking is easy. The view is great
Great place near the Black Rose Music in the log cabin
20 locals recommend
Black Forest Regional Park
4800 Shoup Rd
20 locals recommend
Great place near the Black Rose Music in the log cabin
Parking lot is small but there’s plenty of street parking
21 locals recommend
Blodgett Peak Open Space
3786 W Woodmen Rd
21 locals recommend
Parking lot is small but there’s plenty of street parking
It is a 0.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mosca, Colorado that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Zapata Falls Trail
Zapata Falls Trail
It is a 0.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mosca, Colorado that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
It is a 9.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Mosca, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
South Zapata Lake
It is a 9.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Mosca, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.

Museum

Great place to visit if you're into small military museums
4th Infantry Division Museum
6013 Nelson Blvd
Great place to visit if you're into small military museums
A model town of historic structures & artifacts, with gold panning & other activities for kids
43 locals recommend
Ghost Town Museum
400 S 21st St
43 locals recommend
A model town of historic structures & artifacts, with gold panning & other activities for kids
Free-entry heritage museum housing a philanthropist's collection including carriages & motorbikes
14 locals recommend
Penrose Heritage Museum
11 Lake Cir
14 locals recommend
Free-entry heritage museum housing a philanthropist's collection including carriages & motorbikes
History museum on 27 acres highlighting mining life with historic equipment displays & guided tours
55 locals recommend
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
225 North Gate Blvd
55 locals recommend
History museum on 27 acres highlighting mining life with historic equipment displays & guided tours
Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II, plus a gift shop
39 locals recommend
National Museum of World War II Aviation
775 Aviation Way
39 locals recommend
Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II, plus a gift shop
Vast regional history & rotating exhibits, from art to Native American culture, with free admission
197 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon St
197 locals recommend
Vast regional history & rotating exhibits, from art to Native American culture, with free admission
Showcasing jets & missiles, this museum traces the aviation history of the Peterson Air Force Base
16 locals recommend
Peterson Air & Space Museum
Ent Avenue
16 locals recommend
Showcasing jets & missiles, this museum traces the aviation history of the Peterson Air Force Base
It is a history, sports and cultural museum. The Museum will open on July 30, 2020
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre St
150 locals recommend
It is a history, sports and cultural museum. The Museum will open on July 30, 2020
Western-themed gallery with American hero figurines & collectibles, plus an old-timey model town
16 locals recommend
Michael Garman Museum & Gallery
2418 W Colorado Ave
16 locals recommend
Western-themed gallery with American hero figurines & collectibles, plus an old-timey model town
A trip down memory lane, great collection of fire fighting equipment
Lester L. Williams Fire Museum
375 Printers Pkwy
A trip down memory lane, great collection of fire fighting equipment
Guided tours are offered of this 19th-century cottage-turned-museum with many original furnishings
McAllister House
423 N Cascade Ave
Guided tours are offered of this 19th-century cottage-turned-museum with many original furnishings
Experience the rich cultures of the Southwest housed in an award-winning, pueblo-style art deco facility
Taylor Museum
30 W Dale St
Experience the rich cultures of the Southwest housed in an award-winning, pueblo-style art deco facility
The space foundation has lots to offer. You can go and spend a day to have fun with your family. Or sign up for a workshop or camp. They also have a decent sized meting room that you can rent to host a private party
36 locals recommend
Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center
4425 Arrowswest Dr
36 locals recommend
The space foundation has lots to offer. You can go and spend a day to have fun with your family. Or sign up for a workshop or camp. They also have a decent sized meting room that you can rent to host a private party
Enduring roadside collection of tropical insects (open daily in summer, otherwise by reservation)
11 locals recommend
May Natural History Museum
710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd
11 locals recommend
Enduring roadside collection of tropical insects (open daily in summer, otherwise by reservation)
More than 75 restored vintage & antique bikes, both popular & rare, co-exist with a hall of fame
Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum
19 North Tejon Street
More than 75 restored vintage & antique bikes, both popular & rare, co-exist with a hall of fame
Quaint local history museum offering exhibits, annual walking tours & historic home visits
15 locals recommend
Old Colorado City History Center
1 S 24th St
15 locals recommend
Quaint local history museum offering exhibits, annual walking tours & historic home visits
Lots of restored and being-restored street cars, as well as train cars
Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway
2333 Steel Dr
Lots of restored and being-restored street cars, as well as train cars
Great place to take the kids and what an awesome team on staff
Play Street Museum
7075 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Great place to take the kids and what an awesome team on staff

Food Scene

Unassuming, family-owned ice cream parlor with a variety of flavors, plus gelato & soft-serve
10 locals recommend
Rizuto's Ice Cream Inc.
4785 Barnes Rd
10 locals recommend
Unassuming Korean restaurant with traditional entrees such as bulgogi & kalbi, plus lunch specials
Tong Tong
2036 S Academy Blvd
Unassuming Korean restaurant with traditional entrees such as bulgogi & kalbi, plus lunch specials
Old-school eatery with checkered floors & a lunch counter serving burgers, hot dogs & fries
14 locals recommend
The Green Line Grill
230 1/2 Pueblo Ave
14 locals recommend
Old-school eatery with checkered floors & a lunch counter serving burgers, hot dogs & fries
Late-night New American haunt crafting creative bites & cocktails in a sleek, subterranean space
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon St
243 locals recommend
Late-night New American haunt crafting creative bites & cocktails in a sleek, subterranean space
Longtime, family-owned Mexican cantina offering old-style favorites in a vibrant, woody setting
51 locals recommend
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado Ave
51 locals recommend
Longtime, family-owned Mexican cantina offering old-style favorites in a vibrant, woody setting
In an old roundhouse, this eatery serves their own craft beers & a creative, eclectic pub menu
65 locals recommend
Colorado Mountain Brewery at the Roundhouse
600 South 21st Street
65 locals recommend
In an old roundhouse, this eatery serves their own craft beers & a creative, eclectic pub menu
Tiny, homey joint cooking up classic Mexican combo plates & smothered burritos since 1976
17 locals recommend
El Taco Rey
330 Colorado Ave
17 locals recommend
Tiny, homey joint cooking up classic Mexican combo plates & smothered burritos since 1976
Rustic Bavarian beer garden & eatery where folk music accompanies the classic dishes like schnitzel
66 locals recommend
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona Ave
66 locals recommend
Rustic Bavarian beer garden & eatery where folk music accompanies the classic dishes like schnitzel
A menu focused on steak, seafood, & cocktails in a space with contemporary interiors & bar seating
33 locals recommend
Prime25
1605 S Tejon St
33 locals recommend
A menu focused on steak, seafood, & cocktails in a space with contemporary interiors & bar seating
Aviation-themed joint with basic American grub served in an old tanker plane & adjacent dining room
16 locals recommend
The Airplane Restaurant
1665 Newport Rd
16 locals recommend
Aviation-themed joint with basic American grub served in an old tanker plane & adjacent dining room
It is a really cool place! They have huge selection of different types of teas and it is served with care. It really only seats about 10 to 15 people and the food is fantastic. You can even get tea to bring home.
22 locals recommend
Yellow Mountain Tea House
2616 W Colorado Ave
22 locals recommend
It is a really cool place! They have huge selection of different types of teas and it is served with care. It really only seats about 10 to 15 people and the food is fantastic. You can even get tea to bring home.
Grill was good and reasonable
10 locals recommend
Century Casino & Hotel Cripple Creek
200-220 E Bennett Ave
10 locals recommend
Grill was good and reasonable
Rebuilt after a fire burned the mountain. Family atmosphere, Western music entertainment & excellent food
42 locals recommend
Flying W Ranch
3330 Chuckwagon Road
42 locals recommend
Rebuilt after a fire burned the mountain. Family atmosphere, Western music entertainment & excellent food
Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes
Joe's Crab Shack
805 Citadel Dr W
Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes
Vibrant yellow & green interiors in a casual setting with traditional Jamaican dishes & drinks
J's Jamaican Flava
3016 S Academy Blvd
Vibrant yellow & green interiors in a casual setting with traditional Jamaican dishes & drinks
Mexican ice cream shop. Place is really good and they use natural ingredients
Paleteria Arcoiris
2483 S Academy Blvd
Mexican ice cream shop. Place is really good and they use natural ingredients
Would give 10 stars if possible. Very friendly service, but more importantly, the food was phenomenal!! Will visit again the next time I'm in the area. Highly recommend!!!
Shin Sa Dong | Korean Restaurant
3845 E Pikes Peak Ave
Would give 10 stars if possible. Very friendly service, but more importantly, the food was phenomenal!! Will visit again the next time I'm in the area. Highly recommend!!!
Good food, atmosphere, and service
K Bop Korean Fusion Cafe
3733 Bloomington St
Good food, atmosphere, and service
Laid-back place offering familiar Thai curries & noodle dishes, plus gluten-free options
20 locals recommend
Thai Mint Restaurant
1725 Briargate Blvd
20 locals recommend
Laid-back place offering familiar Thai curries & noodle dishes, plus gluten-free options
From Bristol Brewery on one side, to Axe and the Oak Whiskey House and the Principal's Office, there is a little something for everyone who enjoys a nice drink
200 locals recommend
Ivywild School
1604 S Cascade Ave
200 locals recommend
From Bristol Brewery on one side, to Axe and the Oak Whiskey House and the Principal's Office, there is a little something for everyone who enjoys a nice drink
Bustling, atmospheric local brewery & pub in a former school offering tours, craft beers & more
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
106 locals recommend
Bustling, atmospheric local brewery & pub in a former school offering tours, craft beers & more
Awesome choice of ciders. Perfect atmosphere
Boxing Brothers Ciderhouse
4655 Town Center Dr
Awesome choice of ciders. Perfect atmosphere
Best place in town for cocktails and whiskey
24 locals recommend
Distillery 291
4242 North Nevada Avenue
24 locals recommend
Best place in town for cocktails and whiskey
They are a locally owned store specializing in health raw chocolate. They also have a wonderful drink menu with coffee, hot and cold chocolate, tea, kombucha and more. Plus great superfoods like infused raw honey, cinnamon cashew butter, matcha, cacao powder and much more
Radiantly Raw
3312 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
They are a locally owned store specializing in health raw chocolate. They also have a wonderful drink menu with coffee, hot and cold chocolate, tea, kombucha and more. Plus great superfoods like infused raw honey, cinnamon cashew butter, matcha, cacao powder and much more
Cafe with an artistic soul!
160 locals recommend
Shuga's
702 S Cascade Ave
160 locals recommend
Cafe with an artistic soul!
Lovely setting and great happy hour!
31 locals recommend
STIR Coffee & Cocktails
2330 N Wahsatch Ave
31 locals recommend
Lovely setting and great happy hour!
This place has been around for decades and has excellent breakfast & brunch.
41 locals recommend
Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore St
41 locals recommend
This place has been around for decades and has excellent breakfast & brunch.
Great bar/cafe/restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs with live music every Friday and Saturday night!
96 locals recommend
The Wild Goose Meeting House
401 N Tejon St
96 locals recommend
Great bar/cafe/restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs with live music every Friday and Saturday night!
Very authentic Vietnamese food!
Viets restaurant noodle & grill
7640 N Academy Blvd
Very authentic Vietnamese food!
Modern coffeehouse featuring its own roasted beans, coffee drinks & sweet & savory toast options
73 locals recommend
Loyal Coffee
408 S Nevada Ave
73 locals recommend
Modern coffeehouse featuring its own roasted beans, coffee drinks & sweet & savory toast options
Wonderful date night location!
10 locals recommend
Motif Jazz Cafe
182 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
10 locals recommend
Wonderful date night location!
Fine steaks, seafood & inventive martinis in a warm yet sophisticated wood-&-stone basement setting.
46 locals recommend
MacKenzie's Chop House
128 S Tejon St
46 locals recommend
Fine steaks, seafood & inventive martinis in a warm yet sophisticated wood-&-stone basement setting.
Bustling, atmospheric local brewery & pub in a former school offering tours, craft beers & more
106 locals recommend
Bristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave
106 locals recommend
Bustling, atmospheric local brewery & pub in a former school offering tours, craft beers & more
3-story brewery housed in a historic building features microbrews, a billiards hall & American fare
145 locals recommend
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak Ave
145 locals recommend
3-story brewery housed in a historic building features microbrews, a billiards hall & American fare
Really cool place with a wide assortment of beer, wine, and cider
51 locals recommend
Trails End Taproom
2925 W Colorado Ave
51 locals recommend
Really cool place with a wide assortment of beer, wine, and cider
Unfussy eatery offering Indian, Tibetan & Napalese dishes, plus lunch & dinner buffet options
23 locals recommend
Little Nepal: Indian Restaurant & Bar
1747 S 8th St
23 locals recommend
Unfussy eatery offering Indian, Tibetan & Napalese dishes, plus lunch & dinner buffet options
Low-key kitchen in a strip mall offering casual Greek classics, such as gyros & spanakopita.
Greek Cafe
8844 N Union Blvd
Low-key kitchen in a strip mall offering casual Greek classics, such as gyros & spanakopita.
Standard, strip-mall outlet serving an array of Asian noodle & rice dishes plus dumplings & veggies.
Asian Cookery
6760 N Academy Blvd
Standard, strip-mall outlet serving an array of Asian noodle & rice dishes plus dumplings & veggies.

Essential

The biggest Asian supermarket in town
Asian Pacific Market
615 Wooten Rd
The biggest Asian supermarket in town
Hippy Hearts rejoice! Makes Whole Foods down right commercial. Small, expensive and great. Great little to-go cafe
51 locals recommend
Mountain Mama Natural Foods
1625 W Uintah St
51 locals recommend
Hippy Hearts rejoice! Makes Whole Foods down right commercial. Small, expensive and great. Great little to-go cafe
This place is the absolute best. Treatments at affordable prices. You sit in a recliner in a community room, which is what makes it more affordable. The acupuncturists are caring and helpful
Springs Community Acupuncture
2828 W Colorado Ave
This place is the absolute best. Treatments at affordable prices. You sit in a recliner in a community room, which is what makes it more affordable. The acupuncturists are caring and helpful
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce and dairy
46 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada Ave
46 locals recommend
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce and dairy
Savory Spice Shop
110 N Tejon St
Excellent Korean ethnic food choices
Sun Oriental Mart
3805 E Pikes Peak Ave
Excellent Korean ethnic food choices
Daily made veggie sushi, spicy fish cake and a cool variety of pastries
Springs Korean Market
3830 E Pikes Peak Ave
Daily made veggie sushi, spicy fish cake and a cool variety of pastries
co-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine)
32 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7635 N Academy Blvd
32 locals recommend
co-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine)

Cultural

It's our downtown stage...attached to the courthouse (weird). Google the site for the latest show/event!
57 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 S Cascade Ave
57 locals recommend
It's our downtown stage...attached to the courthouse (weird). Google the site for the latest show/event!
He started making the windmills in 1977. There is no parking in front but there is a pull off across the street. Also there is a parking lot few feet down the road. As I understand, there were more sculptures but the neighbors didn't like the traffic, so a court order made the family take them down. There are still 5 of them still there. There are a couple in downtown Colorado Springs
6 locals recommend
Starr Kempf's Metal Sculptures
2057 Pine Grove Ave
6 locals recommend
He started making the windmills in 1977. There is no parking in front but there is a pull off across the street. Also there is a parking lot few feet down the road. As I understand, there were more sculptures but the neighbors didn't like the traffic, so a court order made the family take them down. There are still 5 of them still there. There are a couple in downtown Colorado Springs
The Board of Directors, Golden Lotus Foundation, shall function to provide an avenue for offering culture and arts education, and opportunity for children of Asian heritage and all children, to experience Asian culture and tradition; pay for artists to present what they do i.e., Japanese block printing, Chinese brush painting; pay for exhibits for all to view and gain knowledge of the subject; and assist flourishing art forms like budding Asian performers (singers, dancers, etc); and for the less fortunate children, money raised for scholarships to pay for admission or fees to attend culture events or classes. Then, as we accumulate adequate funding from corporate sponsorship, grants, membership, admission, fees and donations, we can start visualizing a concrete structure, the Chinese Tea House with Gardens, to have a physical Asian presence in Colorado Springs
Golden Lotus Foundation
4645 Star Ranch Rd
The Board of Directors, Golden Lotus Foundation, shall function to provide an avenue for offering culture and arts education, and opportunity for children of Asian heritage and all children, to experience Asian culture and tradition; pay for artists to present what they do i.e., Japanese block printing, Chinese brush painting; pay for exhibits for all to view and gain knowledge of the subject; and assist flourishing art forms like budding Asian performers (singers, dancers, etc); and for the less fortunate children, money raised for scholarships to pay for admission or fees to attend culture events or classes. Then, as we accumulate adequate funding from corporate sponsorship, grants, membership, admission, fees and donations, we can start visualizing a concrete structure, the Chinese Tea House with Gardens, to have a physical Asian presence in Colorado Springs
Performance space in an ex-cinema with a striking domed roof & 550 seats for concerts, plays & more
14 locals recommend
Stargazers Theater and Event Center
10 S Parkside Dr
14 locals recommend
Performance space in an ex-cinema with a striking domed roof & 550 seats for concerts, plays & more
Compact theater presenting regional productions of plays, comedies & other new performance work
Springs Ensemble Theatre
2409 E Cache La Poudre St
Compact theater presenting regional productions of plays, comedies & other new performance work
Lovely event space with a great modern architecture look
Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center
825 N Cascade Ave
Lovely event space with a great modern architecture look
Historic cultural center with renowned American art collection, large performance theater & classes
145 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale St
145 locals recommend
Historic cultural center with renowned American art collection, large performance theater & classes
Michael is extremely valuable as a teacher and a coach. The students are all very supportive, generous and welcoming
Tai Chi Association of Colorado Springs
219 W Colorado Ave
Michael is extremely valuable as a teacher and a coach. The students are all very supportive, generous and welcoming
Saw the tour at the Fort Worth Stock Show and was blown away! Not only did you get a full taste of rodeo there's a calf scramble and Chuck wagon race!
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
101 Pro Rodeo Dr
Saw the tour at the Fort Worth Stock Show and was blown away! Not only did you get a full taste of rodeo there's a calf scramble and Chuck wagon race!
Unique and enjoyable experience. Have seen multiple shows and am always impressed. They also have Art and a museum for all the doll creations
15 locals recommend
Simpich Showcase
2413 W Colorado Ave
15 locals recommend
Unique and enjoyable experience. Have seen multiple shows and am always impressed. They also have Art and a museum for all the doll creations
Arena with events such as concerts & comedy shows plus an ice hall with hockey & figure skating
15 locals recommend
World Arena Ice Hall
3205 Venetucci Blvd
15 locals recommend
Arena with events such as concerts & comedy shows plus an ice hall with hockey & figure skating
Mass is nice, sermons are wonderful and the congregation friendly
St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral
22 W Kiowa St
Mass is nice, sermons are wonderful and the congregation friendly
Colorado Springs has a very talented group of musicians
10 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Independent
235 S Nevada Ave
10 locals recommend
Colorado Springs has a very talented group of musicians
Perfect atmosphere for browsing spectacular works of art by master artists
Broadmoor Galleries
1 Lake Cir
Perfect atmosphere for browsing spectacular works of art by master artists
Great shows, great people, great drinks & desserts
13 locals recommend
Millibo Art Theatre
1626 S Tejon St
13 locals recommend
Great shows, great people, great drinks & desserts
There are beautiful relics, statues, stations of the cross, and paintings in this little chapel. There is a lot of history everywhere you look
Pauline Memorial Chapel
2 Park Ave
There are beautiful relics, statues, stations of the cross, and paintings in this little chapel. There is a lot of history everywhere you look
Truly unique pieces of art! Some of the best I have seen around town. And not as pricey as purchasing from a gallery! I would highly recommend to anyone in search of a special piece. AND you can drink while you shop!
All In Good Spirits ART gallery
128 N Tejon St
Truly unique pieces of art! Some of the best I have seen around town. And not as pricey as purchasing from a gallery! I would highly recommend to anyone in search of a special piece. AND you can drink while you shop!
Fantastic venue, great atmosphere, hilarious people
7 locals recommend
Funky Little Theater Company
1628 West Bijou Street
7 locals recommend
Fantastic venue, great atmosphere, hilarious people
Beautiful artwork by different artists
Arati Artists Gallery
2425 W Colorado Ave
Beautiful artwork by different artists
He sources some good quality art and doesn't try to rip you off
Velez Galleries
2506 W Colorado Ave
He sources some good quality art and doesn't try to rip you off
Good place to see a very diverse group of artists and their wonderful work
10 locals recommend
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
427 E Colorado Ave
10 locals recommend
Good place to see a very diverse group of artists and their wonderful work
Colorado Springs Dance Theatre (CSDT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes dance in the Pikes Peak Region. Their mission is to promote a diverse range of world-class dance events that cross generations, cultures, and classes while ensuring that it reaches the most underserved sectors of the community
Colorado Springs Dance Theatre
128 N Tejon St
Colorado Springs Dance Theatre (CSDT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes dance in the Pikes Peak Region. Their mission is to promote a diverse range of world-class dance events that cross generations, cultures, and classes while ensuring that it reaches the most underserved sectors of the community
Great Variety at great prices
Gallery 113
125 1/2 N Tejon St
Great Variety at great prices
Small, no-frills comedy club hosting a variety of touring stand-up comics, plus open-mike nights
9 locals recommend
Loonees Comedy Corner
1305 N Academy Blvd
9 locals recommend
Small, no-frills comedy club hosting a variety of touring stand-up comics, plus open-mike nights

Shopping

Top fashion, electronics & other brands are joined by numerous eateries in an upscale strip setting
110 locals recommend
The Promenade Shops at Briargate
1605-1925 Briargate Pkwy
110 locals recommend
Top fashion, electronics & other brands are joined by numerous eateries in an upscale strip setting
Busy, modern outlet mall featuring a variety of popular stores, along with a food court
135 locals recommend
Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops Blvd
135 locals recommend
Busy, modern outlet mall featuring a variety of popular stores, along with a food court
Outstanding place with famous brand clothes and great price
Arc'teryx
5050 Factory Shops Blvd
Outstanding place with famous brand clothes and great price
This is a pretty good outlet. Prices are decent
Discover Goodwill Outlet Store
2855 S Academy Blvd
This is a pretty good outlet. Prices are decent
Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities
9 locals recommend
REI
1376 E Woodmen Rd
9 locals recommend
Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities
Retail chain featuring stylish brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories, plus housewares
HomeGoods
3830 Bloomington St
Retail chain featuring stylish brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories, plus housewares
They offer regular group sponsored trips to a number of fantastic destinations
Underwater Connection
4940 Rusina Rd
They offer regular group sponsored trips to a number of fantastic destinations
Doll restoration service
Lesley Ewing Nolan Fine Art
12375 Woodmont Dr
Doll restoration service
Lots of unique items and fairly well-priced. I love just browsing the whole marketplace, even if I don't buy anything
6 locals recommend
Willowstone Antique Marketplace
2150 Garden of the Gods Rd
6 locals recommend
Lots of unique items and fairly well-priced. I love just browsing the whole marketplace, even if I don't buy anything
Priced right, staff great and a selection that is unbelievably
The Lucky Ducky Marketplace
324 Main Street
Priced right, staff great and a selection that is unbelievably
Amazing market and great community. So great to meet the people that work hard to grow our food here in Colorado
Colorado Farm and Art Market (Market At The Museum)
Amazing market and great community. So great to meet the people that work hard to grow our food here in Colorado