Molly’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Colorado Springs most iconic park. It is definitely worth a visit if you haven't been before. Just know that it can get very crowded on weekends especially in the warmer months. We recommend visiting on a weekday if you are able to
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdColorado Springs most iconic park. It is definitely worth a visit if you haven't been before. Just know that it can get very crowded on weekends especially in the warmer months. We recommend visiting on a weekday if you are able to
Beautiful park more trafficked by locals. It has some of the same rock formations as Garden of the Gods, just not as prominent. Good mountain biking terrain especially for more beginner-intermediate skill level
Dogs are allowed, but leash laws are strictly enforced at this park. Rangers are known to give out tickets without a warning first
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StBeautiful park more trafficked by locals. It has some of the same rock formations as Garden of the Gods, just not as prominent. Good mountain biking terrain especially for more beginner-intermediate skill level
Dogs are allowed, but leash laws are strictly enforced at this park. Rangers are known to give out tickets without a warning first
A large 25 acre off-leash dog park perfect for letting you pups run wild! Pro-tip: bring a towel for your dog to lay on in the car as it's very easy for them to get dirty! Also, there is a section of the park dedicated for smaller sized dogs if you're nervous about other dogs bullying your small dog
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Bear Creek Dog Park
21st StreetA large 25 acre off-leash dog park perfect for letting you pups run wild! Pro-tip: bring a towel for your dog to lay on in the car as it's very easy for them to get dirty! Also, there is a section of the park dedicated for smaller sized dogs if you're nervous about other dogs bullying your small dog
Great local hiking only 10-15 minutes away with many trails. We recommend Mt. Cutler for an easier hike. If you want more of a challenge, Mt. Muscoco is at the same trailhead
Dogs are allowed! Leash laws are not as strictly enforced-just don't let your pup run wild!
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North Cheyenne Cañon Park
15220 S Cheyenne Canyon RdGreat local hiking only 10-15 minutes away with many trails. We recommend Mt. Cutler for an easier hike. If you want more of a challenge, Mt. Muscoco is at the same trailhead
Dogs are allowed! Leash laws are not as strictly enforced-just don't let your pup run wild!
This is one of our favorite hikes a little further out of town (about a 50-55 min drive). It is a 4.8 mile roundtrip affair. The trail is mostly moderate with a few steeper sections at the beginning and end. Beautiful wild flowers in late spring and summer and wonderful Aspen views in the fall. You're rewarded with expansive views at the top as well as unique rock formations. Dogs are allowed!
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Crags Trail Head
615 Teller Co Rd 62This is one of our favorite hikes a little further out of town (about a 50-55 min drive). It is a 4.8 mile roundtrip affair. The trail is mostly moderate with a few steeper sections at the beginning and end. Beautiful wild flowers in late spring and summer and wonderful Aspen views in the fall. You're rewarded with expansive views at the top as well as unique rock formations. Dogs are allowed!
Another beautiful location a little further out of town (about 45 min drive). This is a great location in the fall for aspen viewing. Dogs are unfortunately not allowed and there is a small entrance fee
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Parque Estatal Mueller
21045 CO-67Another beautiful location a little further out of town (about 45 min drive). This is a great location in the fall for aspen viewing. Dogs are unfortunately not allowed and there is a small entrance fee
One of our favorite hikes here in town. Access can be a little tricky via stage coach road. Highly recommend 4x4 with high clearance to access the trail-there's a way to access without however you will be hiking longer. We recommend doing a little research online
before accessing! Dog are allowed
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-rosa
Mount Rosa
One of our favorite hikes here in town. Access can be a little tricky via stage coach road. Highly recommend 4x4 with high clearance to access the trail-there's a way to access without however you will be hiking longer. We recommend doing a little research online
before accessing! Dog are allowed
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-rosa
Very different and unique beauty in this park (50 mins east). Dogs are not allowed
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Parque Interpretativo de Paint Mines
29950 Paint Mine RdVery different and unique beauty in this park (50 mins east). Dogs are not allowed
Colorado Springs most iconic mountain. You can drive to the top via Pikes Peak highway (always check road conditions first). There is a $10 per adult and $5 per child fee. Dog are allowed.
You can also hike via Barre trail (13 mile 1 way, more trafficked and strenuous) OR via Devil's Playground trail (~7 miles 1 way, less elevation gain, less crowded). Always check weather conditions and get a VERY early start if hiking any 14er. Only recommend for those in very good shape
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Pikes Peak Summit House
Colorado Springs most iconic mountain. You can drive to the top via Pikes Peak highway (always check road conditions first). There is a $10 per adult and $5 per child fee. Dog are allowed.
You can also hike via Barre trail (13 mile 1 way, more trafficked and strenuous) OR via Devil's Playground trail (~7 miles 1 way, less elevation gain, less crowded). Always check weather conditions and get a VERY early start if hiking any 14er. Only recommend for those in very good shape
Opening soon in Spring 2020!
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Museo Olímpico y Paralímpico de los Estados Unidos
200 S Sierra Madre StOpening soon in Spring 2020!
Food scene
Just 1 block away! Very easy to walk to shopping center with restaurants, coffee, brewery, and drinks
Goat Patch Brewery: delicious local craft beer. We personally love the hazy IPA, but the "It takes a tribe red ale" is an award winning red ale worth a try. There are often food trucks outside-check their online calendar for events such as trivia night or live music in the summer months. Great hangout spot!
Building 3 Coffee Roasters: Fresh and locally roasted coffee. Great study spot or hangout spot
Red point Cafe: Fresh and health-conscious foods
Nightingale Bakery: I would be impressed if you didn't buy anything based on the smell. High quality and absolutely delicious
The Roswell: Great selection of sandwiches, soups, and pizza. Good selection of cocktails and mixed drinks if you aren't the beer drinking type
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The Lincoln Center
2727 N Cascade AveJust 1 block away! Very easy to walk to shopping center with restaurants, coffee, brewery, and drinks
Goat Patch Brewery: delicious local craft beer. We personally love the hazy IPA, but the "It takes a tribe red ale" is an award winning red ale worth a try. There are often food trucks outside-check their online calendar for events such as trivia night or live music in the summer months. Great hangout spot!
Building 3 Coffee Roasters: Fresh and locally roasted coffee. Great study spot or hangout spot
Red point Cafe: Fresh and health-conscious foods
Nightingale Bakery: I would be impressed if you didn't buy anything based on the smell. High quality and absolutely delicious
The Roswell: Great selection of sandwiches, soups, and pizza. Good selection of cocktails and mixed drinks if you aren't the beer drinking type
Downtown brewery/restaurant with a fairly expansive menu. Definitely worth checking out!
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Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
118 N Tejon StDowntown brewery/restaurant with a fairly expansive menu. Definitely worth checking out!
Downtown-great food and beer with many pool tables upstairs as well as outdoor dining in the warmer months. Great views for the outdoor dining section!
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Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveDowntown-great food and beer with many pool tables upstairs as well as outdoor dining in the warmer months. Great views for the outdoor dining section!
Downtown-think of this for a nicer/higher end meal. Great cocktail selection as well as fresh southwestern inspired menu
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Four by Brother Luck
321 N Tejon StDowntown-think of this for a nicer/higher end meal. Great cocktail selection as well as fresh southwestern inspired menu
Shopping
Shopping center only 0.6 miles away. Highlights include:
Safeway grocery store
Liquor store
Pet store: If you forget pet food or supplies!
Stir: great cocktails, coffee, and food selection
Dry cleaning
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Bon Shopping Center
2300 N Wahsatch AveShopping center only 0.6 miles away. Highlights include:
Safeway grocery store
Liquor store
Pet store: If you forget pet food or supplies!
Stir: great cocktails, coffee, and food selection
Dry cleaning
Large shopping center with shops and dining- only 2.4 miles away. Highlights include:
Costco
Trader Joe's
Chipotle
Pita Pit
Panera
Smashburger
Noodles & Co
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University Village Colorado shopping center
5262 N Nevada AveLarge shopping center with shops and dining- only 2.4 miles away. Highlights include:
Costco
Trader Joe's
Chipotle
Pita Pit
Panera
Smashburger
Noodles & Co
Our favorite liquor store only 1.4 miles away. Great selection and very helpful staff if you get overwhelmed by choices!
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Coaltrain Fine Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits
330 W Uintah StOur favorite liquor store only 1.4 miles away. Great selection and very helpful staff if you get overwhelmed by choices!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Rent a "Pike Bike" across the street on cascade ave
There is an easy and safe bike lane on Cascade Ave that will take you to downtown (~2 miles)
There is also a bus system access point on the corner of Fillmore and Cascade. Just know it is not known for its punctuality or cleanliness! Definitely a cheaper way of getting around however