Colorado Springs Guide Book
Cool Downtowns
Downtown Old Colorado City is a short walk from the house. There are lots of shops and restaurants. There is also a great Farmers Market on Saturdays!
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Downtown Old Colorado City is a short walk from the house. There are lots of shops and restaurants. There is also a great Farmers Market on Saturdays!
Downtown Manitou Springs is another cute downtown area to walk around and explore. It is close to Garden of the Gods and a great place to get some lunch and ice cream.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Downtown Manitou Springs is another cute downtown area to walk around and explore. It is close to Garden of the Gods and a great place to get some lunch and ice cream.
Restaurants in Old Colorado City (walking distance)
Small Italian restaurant in Old Colorado City with delicious food! Always a good idea to call ahead for reservations.
127 locals recommend
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveSmall Italian restaurant in Old Colorado City with delicious food! Always a good idea to call ahead for reservations.
A fun bar with great food and drinks, but don't go if you are on a diet! We love the breakfast. They have trivia, karoke, and live music on Saturday nights. Check their website for the menus and list of events.
74 locals recommend
Mother Muff’s Kitchen and Spirits
2432 W Colorado AveA fun bar with great food and drinks, but don't go if you are on a diet! We love the breakfast. They have trivia, karoke, and live music on Saturday nights. Check their website for the menus and list of events.
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveGreat Barbeque and fun atmosphere!
Pizzeria Rustica
2527 W Colorado AveWe love their woodfired pizza and outdoor patio!
Great place for a treat. So many delicious treats to choose from!
22 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
2431 Colorado AveGreat place for a treat. So many delicious treats to choose from!
We love our craft beer in Colorado! This is a great place for a beer and they also have good food. They also have a rooftop deck with great views!
8 locals recommend
OCC Brewing
2316 West Colorado AvenueWe love our craft beer in Colorado! This is a great place for a beer and they also have good food. They also have a rooftop deck with great views!
Colorado City Creamery
2602 Colorado AveICE CREAM!!! There is usually a line, but it's worth it.
It is called Mountain Shadows!! Not sure why the title says Meadow Muffins!
A place for the locals, but everyone is welcome. It was featured on Food Networks, Diners Drive-Ins and Dives for their Giant Cinnamon Roll and Rocky Mountain Roast Beef Sandwich. YUM!!
71 locals recommend
Meadow Muffins
2223 Colorado AveIt is called Mountain Shadows!! Not sure why the title says Meadow Muffins!
A place for the locals, but everyone is welcome. It was featured on Food Networks, Diners Drive-Ins and Dives for their Giant Cinnamon Roll and Rocky Mountain Roast Beef Sandwich. YUM!!
Things to Do With Kids
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdA great zoo! Advanced tickets are required.
A fun place for younger kids. Check the website for ticket information.
184 locals recommend
North Pole Colorado Santa's Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwyA fun place for younger kids. Check the website for ticket information.
Things to Do
They have many different tours and activities. Check the website to see what is most interesting for you.
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdThey have many different tours and activities. Check the website to see what is most interesting for you.
A beautiful place to explore. You can drive around, or get of your car and hike. They have a free Visitor's Center that you should definitely check out. Warning: It can get crowded, especially in the summer.
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th StA beautiful place to explore. You can drive around, or get of your car and hike. They have a free Visitor's Center that you should definitely check out. Warning: It can get crowded, especially in the summer.
A nice place to spend the day hiking around or having a picnic. You can download the map off the website before you go.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StA nice place to spend the day hiking around or having a picnic. You can download the map off the website before you go.
Great hiking with easy parking and clearly marked trails.
21 locals recommend
Blodgett Peak Open Space
3786 W Woodmen RdGreat hiking with easy parking and clearly marked trails.
A great way to experience one of Colorado's famous 14ers without having to hike! The new visitors center and cog railway are up and running. It's a great idea to purchase your tickets online ahead of time to ensure your spot on the train.
30 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueA great way to experience one of Colorado's famous 14ers without having to hike! The new visitors center and cog railway are up and running. It's a great idea to purchase your tickets online ahead of time to ensure your spot on the train.
Close to Garden of the Gods and Downtown Manitou Springs. The cliff dwellings are pretty small, but fun to explore and imagine life living in a cliff dwelling. There is also a museum that you can spend lots of time exploring.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdClose to Garden of the Gods and Downtown Manitou Springs. The cliff dwellings are pretty small, but fun to explore and imagine life living in a cliff dwelling. There is also a museum that you can spend lots of time exploring.