Nicky & Veronica's Guidebook
Breakfast/Lunch
Top rated cafe for breakfast & brunch in Downtown. Make sure to call or book online in advance for reservations!
71 locals recommend
Urban Egg
28B S Tejon StTop rated cafe for breakfast & brunch in Downtown. Make sure to call or book online in advance for reservations!
We recommend combining this with your trip to Garden of the Gods since it's so close and tasty.
90 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StWe recommend combining this with your trip to Garden of the Gods since it's so close and tasty.
Shuga's
702 S Cascade AveAdorable brunch place with unique decor & seating.
Dinner
Edelweiss German Restaurant
34 E Ramona AveAuthentic German eats with amazing decor + desserts!
An underground restaurant "food scene" that is Mad-Hatter themed. Limited options but fun!
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon StAn underground restaurant "food scene" that is Mad-Hatter themed. Limited options but fun!
Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon StHighly rated!
Meadow Muffins
2223 Colorado AveHighly rated!
Springs Orleans
123 E Pikes Peak AveNew Orleans-style Cajun-Creole cafe with occasional live music!
Nearby Eats
Fountain Black Bear Diner
6715 Mesa Ridge ParkwayRookies Taphouse and Eatery
8017 Fountain Mesa RdBird Dog BBQ
5984 Stetson Hills BlvdDutch Bros Coffee
6140 Timber Rail PointClosest coffee shop, aside from Dunkin' and Starbucks.
General Local Area
Our home borders Colorado Springs and Fountain, CO -- providing the best blend of peaceful seclusion with both nature and social scenes only 10-20min away.
Fountain is the neighboring city, with a friendly small town atmosphere and quick access to Colorado Springs.
Fountain
Fountain is the neighboring city, with a friendly small town atmosphere and quick access to Colorado Springs.
This is where all of the action is! We find ourselves often taking the time to drive here to explore the shops, parks and eateries.
154 locals recommend
Downtown
This is where all of the action is! We find ourselves often taking the time to drive here to explore the shops, parks and eateries.
Denver
Approx. 80-120 min away, depending on traffic.
Nearby Family Attractions
A gorgeous nearby park only 10min away -- with a fishing pond, multi-use trails, playing fields & picnic spots.
12 locals recommend
Fountain Creek Regional Park
2010 Duckwood RdA gorgeous nearby park only 10min away -- with a fishing pond, multi-use trails, playing fields & picnic spots.
National Museum of World War II Aviation
775 Aviation WayWhirlyBall Colorado Springs
3971 Palmer Park BlvdWhirlyBall, Laser Tag, Pop-Up Games, Bowling & more!
Check out what event is happening in our city's arena (comedy, music, shows). There's also an ice hockey/skating rink!
36 locals recommend
World Arena
3185 Venetucci BlvdCheck out what event is happening in our city's arena (comedy, music, shows). There's also an ice hockey/skating rink!
Mountainside conservation park with 700-plus animals & the world's largest giraffe herd!
22 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RoadMountainside conservation park with 700-plus animals & the world's largest giraffe herd!
Explore over 80 shops, restaurants, and attractions, along with free year-round community events, in the city’s largest open-air shopping center.
First & Main
3387 Cinema PointExplore over 80 shops, restaurants, and attractions, along with free year-round community events, in the city’s largest open-air shopping center.
Peterson Air Force Base
Ghost Town Museum
400 S 21st StSpace Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center
4425 Arrowswest DrRoadHouse Cinemas | Colorado Springs
3030 N Nevada AveSightseeing
Old Colorado City
A must see! You can hike there for free, pay for an e-bike or segway tour on TripAdvisor, or take a free informative driving tour (30min) if you download an App from their website!
60 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Road
Garden of the Gods RoadA must see! You can hike there for free, pay for an e-bike or segway tour on TripAdvisor, or take a free informative driving tour (30min) if you download an App from their website!
This historic cave has several tour options, including spelunking, plus a zip line & ropes course.
Cave of the Winds Road
Cave of the Winds RoadThis historic cave has several tour options, including spelunking, plus a zip line & ropes course.
Recovered cliff structures dating to 1200 with museum of prehistoric Native American life on-site.
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdRecovered cliff structures dating to 1200 with museum of prehistoric Native American life on-site.
Nightlife
A bar crawl down Tejon Street -- Oskar Blues Broil & Brew to Colorado Craft, Tony’s, Red Martini, Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub, Rendezvous, and District Elleven.
Tejon Street
Tejon StreetA bar crawl down Tejon Street -- Oskar Blues Broil & Brew to Colorado Craft, Tony’s, Red Martini, Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub, Rendezvous, and District Elleven.
Loonees Comedy Corner
1305 N Academy BlvdBristol Brewing Company
1604 S Cascade Ave9 different casinos, all Old West themed and open 24 hours -- Cripple Creek is at the base of Pikes Peak, a short drive from Colorado Springs at the site of a former gold-mining camp!
228 locals recommend
Cripple Creek
9 different casinos, all Old West themed and open 24 hours -- Cripple Creek is at the base of Pikes Peak, a short drive from Colorado Springs at the site of a former gold-mining camp!