The Guidebook to Colorado Springs
Food scene
The salsa flight! Then the tacos! Then the margs! Just order them in any order you want, you won't be disappointed. Great for a lunch or dinner date.
65 locals recommend
Dos Santos
70 E Moreno AveThe salsa flight! Then the tacos! Then the margs! Just order them in any order you want, you won't be disappointed. Great for a lunch or dinner date.
Ice Cream on a different level. Definitely a local favorite. This is our dessert stop for every time we head downtown.
54 locals recommend
Josh & John's Ice Cream-Downtown
329 N Tejon StIce Cream on a different level. Definitely a local favorite. This is our dessert stop for every time we head downtown.
One of the best Taco Restaurants in town and the Best Taco Food Truck in the Springs for sure!
44 locals recommend
Piglatin Cocina
2825 Dublin BlvdOne of the best Taco Restaurants in town and the Best Taco Food Truck in the Springs for sure!
Please go to King's! And when you do make sure to get the breakfast burrito! Then you need to completely clean your dish, meaning eating everything. King's anoints you into the Clean Plate Club! If you do, bring the sticker back and place it our dish washer and sign your name on your sticker!
60 locals recommend
King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou StPlease go to King's! And when you do make sure to get the breakfast burrito! Then you need to completely clean your dish, meaning eating everything. King's anoints you into the Clean Plate Club! If you do, bring the sticker back and place it our dish washer and sign your name on your sticker!
City/town information
Just a hop, skip, or a leap to the westside of town is Manitou Springs. Home to some of the best 'ma and pop' shoppes in the area.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Just a hop, skip, or a leap to the westside of town is Manitou Springs. Home to some of the best 'ma and pop' shoppes in the area.
Neighborhoods
Its really in the name. Visit the historic Old Colorado City. Coffee shops, eateries, once you get your fill of downtown Colorado Springs, drive over to Old Colorado City.
388 locals recommend
Old Colorado City
Its really in the name. Visit the historic Old Colorado City. Coffee shops, eateries, once you get your fill of downtown Colorado Springs, drive over to Old Colorado City.
Sports
A brand new stadium. Colorado Springs Switchbacks are one of the top USL soccer clubs in the nation! We absolutely love going to games at this new stadium.
12 locals recommend
Switchbacks Stadium
A brand new stadium. Colorado Springs Switchbacks are one of the top USL soccer clubs in the nation! We absolutely love going to games at this new stadium.
Sightseeing
This is a must. The walk ways are perfect for any size family. The best state run park in the country. It is absolutely gorgeous. You must add this to the trip itinerary.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis is a must. The walk ways are perfect for any size family. The best state run park in the country. It is absolutely gorgeous. You must add this to the trip itinerary.
A spot for any level of outdoor enthusiast. Walk, run, rock climb, or even bicycle. This stop is just as beautiful as Garden of the Gods but it is as packed with our tourists and visitors.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StA spot for any level of outdoor enthusiast. Walk, run, rock climb, or even bicycle. This stop is just as beautiful as Garden of the Gods but it is as packed with our tourists and visitors.
One of the best ways to see The Rockies and get to the top of an actual 14'er! Pikes Peak Cog Railway is the way to do it.
https://www.cograilway.com/
27 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Cog Railway Station
Barr TrailOne of the best ways to see The Rockies and get to the top of an actual 14'er! Pikes Peak Cog Railway is the way to do it.
https://www.cograilway.com/