Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Food Scene
Jose Muldoon's
222 N Tejon StJohnny's Navajo Hogan
2817 N Nevada AveEverything Else
Converted elementary school housing a local roaster, bakery, smoothie bar, and crossfit gym. There is also a PikeRide Bike Share Hub located here.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lincoln Center
2727 N Cascade AveConverted elementary school housing a local roaster, bakery, smoothie bar, and crossfit gym. There is also a PikeRide Bike Share Hub located here.
This is a xeriscape demonstration garden that is open to the public. It is located about 5 minutes from the house and one can tour the entire garden in thirty minutes. Definitely worth visiting if you are interested in learning about native plants and water conservation.
Conservation & Environmental Center- Colorado Springs Utilities
2855 Mesa RoadThis is a xeriscape demonstration garden that is open to the public. It is located about 5 minutes from the house and one can tour the entire garden in thirty minutes. Definitely worth visiting if you are interested in learning about native plants and water conservation.
Sightseeing
Pikes Peak Summit House
Natural springs- bring a water bottle or cup to taste the water from the various springs located throughout the town. Our grandchildren enjoy the 'penny' arcade-they especially enjoy the horse racing game.
649 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manitou Springs
Natural springs- bring a water bottle or cup to taste the water from the various springs located throughout the town. Our grandchildren enjoy the 'penny' arcade-they especially enjoy the horse racing game.
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdParks & Nature
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StHiking trails throughout the park without being overly crowded. Nice view of the city at sunset from the top of the park. Large playground.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo RdHiking trails throughout the park without being overly crowded. Nice view of the city at sunset from the top of the park. Large playground.
No charge to hike to the top of the falls. There are additional hiking trails in the upper parking lot.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road No charge to hike to the top of the falls. There are additional hiking trails in the upper parking lot.
Nature Center with interactive displays for young children and an easy walking trail around the park.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek RdNature Center with interactive displays for young children and an easy walking trail around the park.
A very steep challenging hike following an old cog railroad bed up the side of the mountain. It's best to go early in the morning. There is a free parking lot with a free shuttle that will take you to the base of the trail. At the top there is a trail that returns to the base of the mountain.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Incline Base Camp
506 Ruxton AveA very steep challenging hike following an old cog railroad bed up the side of the mountain. It's best to go early in the morning. There is a free parking lot with a free shuttle that will take you to the base of the trail. At the top there is a trail that returns to the base of the mountain.
Arts & Culture
A small museum of street cars run by volunteers. There are several street cars in various stages of restoration. The hours are limited and there is a small entrance fee. Be sure to check their website for hours .
Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway
2333 Steel DrA small museum of street cars run by volunteers. There are several street cars in various stages of restoration. The hours are limited and there is a small entrance fee. Be sure to check their website for hours .
Essentials
Trader Joe's
5342 N Nevada AvePenrose Hospital
2222 N Nevada AveKing Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdSafeway
3275 W Colorado AveEntertainment & Activities
Good rainy day activity for families with children.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dart Warz
3958 Championship ViewGood rainy day activity for families with children.
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave