Guide to Colorado Springs & Old Colorado City

Stefanie
Guide to Colorado Springs & Old Colorado City

Sightseeing

Take a walk through some of the most beautiful red rocks around! The park is free to visit and there are a number of places to park throughout with easy access to the main trails!
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd
1169 locals recommend
Take a walk through some of the most beautiful red rocks around! The park is free to visit and there are a number of places to park throughout with easy access to the main trails!
Great place to get out for an hour or two and hike around!
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St
430 locals recommend
Great place to get out for an hour or two and hike around!
Colorado Springs is Olympic City and no visit is complete without stopping by the Museum!
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre St
150 locals recommend
Colorado Springs is Olympic City and no visit is complete without stopping by the Museum!
That towering mountain? That's Pikes Peak! Fun fact, the purple mountain majesties are named for this area!
139 locals recommend
Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
5089 Pikes Peak Hwy
139 locals recommend
That towering mountain? That's Pikes Peak! Fun fact, the purple mountain majesties are named for this area!
One of the last mining towns still around!
228 locals recommend
Cripple Creek
228 locals recommend
One of the last mining towns still around!
Stunning canyon with views for days!
340 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
4218 Co Rd 3A
340 locals recommend
Stunning canyon with views for days!
Did you know you can hand-feed giraffes at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? Well worth the trip.
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
569 locals recommend
Did you know you can hand-feed giraffes at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? Well worth the trip.
While there is an entrance fee, these cliff dwellings are well preserved and fun to walk through.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff Rd
288 locals recommend
While there is an entrance fee, these cliff dwellings are well preserved and fun to walk through.
Upscale hotel great for walking around at or doing some high-end shopping.
155 locals recommend
Broadmoor Hall
1 Lake Cir
155 locals recommend
Upscale hotel great for walking around at or doing some high-end shopping.

Neighborhoods

Quaint downtown with a historic charm. Filled with local restaurants, shops, and art galleries!
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
388 locals recommend
Quaint downtown with a historic charm. Filled with local restaurants, shops, and art galleries!
Manitou is known for it's natural springs that drew visitors for centuries. You can check out the different springs still today, view the guide here: https://www.visitcos.com/areas/manitou-springs/manitou-mineral-springs/
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
649 locals recommend
Manitou is known for it's natural springs that drew visitors for centuries. You can check out the different springs still today, view the guide here: https://www.visitcos.com/areas/manitou-springs/manitou-mineral-springs/
Downtown Colorado Springs has tons of unique restaurants and if you love seeing all the victorian-era houses in Old Colorado City, take a drive through the historic north end to see the pristine neighborhoods!
154 locals recommend
Downtown
154 locals recommend
Downtown Colorado Springs has tons of unique restaurants and if you love seeing all the victorian-era houses in Old Colorado City, take a drive through the historic north end to see the pristine neighborhoods!

Food scene

Unique dining experience themed after Alice and Wonderland!
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon St
243 locals recommend
Unique dining experience themed after Alice and Wonderland!
Stop by for the BEST french onion soup.
77 locals recommend
La Baguette
2417 W Colorado Ave
77 locals recommend
Stop by for the BEST french onion soup.
Incredible patio along side the creek with tasty food in the woods! Call ahead for a reservation.
86 locals recommend
The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24
86 locals recommend
Incredible patio along side the creek with tasty food in the woods! Call ahead for a reservation.
BEST Italian in the Springs!
127 locals recommend
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado Ave
127 locals recommend
BEST Italian in the Springs!
Best breakfast in the Springs.
73 locals recommend
Bon Ton's Cafe
2601 W Colorado Ave
73 locals recommend
Best breakfast in the Springs.
Great patio and fun beers!
146 locals recommend
Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado Ave
146 locals recommend
Great patio and fun beers!
Great stop for really unique and tasty donuts.
31 locals recommend
Amy's Donuts
2704 E Fountain Blvd
31 locals recommend
Great stop for really unique and tasty donuts.
Make a reservation ahead of time but this spot has some fun breakfast options!
115 locals recommend
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon St
115 locals recommend
Make a reservation ahead of time but this spot has some fun breakfast options!
Unique bar spot with really fun drink options.
11 locals recommend
Allusion Cocktail Bar
323 N Tejon St
11 locals recommend
Unique bar spot with really fun drink options.
Awesome taco spot!
13 locals recommend
La'au's Taco Shop
315 N Tejon St
13 locals recommend
Awesome taco spot!
Authentic German dining with an awesome vibe.
66 locals recommend
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona Ave
66 locals recommend
Authentic German dining with an awesome vibe.