Tiny Farmhouse Faves - Guidebook

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Tiny Farmhouse Faves - Guidebook

Sightseeing

Check-list for your daily adventures!
You can drive all the way to the top!! The view from 14,000 feet elevation is spectacular. I recommend picnicking at one of the crystal blue lakes on your way up. This is a must!
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
681 locals recommend
You can drive all the way to the top!! The view from 14,000 feet elevation is spectacular. I recommend picnicking at one of the crystal blue lakes on your way up. This is a must!
Manitou Springs is a cute funky little town with lots of tourist shops and restaurants! Kids (and adults) LOVE the penny arcade!
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou Ave
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs is a cute funky little town with lots of tourist shops and restaurants! Kids (and adults) LOVE the penny arcade!
Indoor lazy river that kids love! This is a great winter activity!
30 locals recommend
Woodland Aquatic Center
111 N Baldwin St
30 locals recommend
Indoor lazy river that kids love! This is a great winter activity!
The North Pole-Santa’s Workshop is an enchanting vintage amusement park nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Cascade. Home to Santa’s Village and the best Santa you will ever meet!
184 locals recommend
North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak Hwy
184 locals recommend
The North Pole-Santa’s Workshop is an enchanting vintage amusement park nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Cascade. Home to Santa’s Village and the best Santa you will ever meet!
Garden of the Gods Park has 300' towering sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of Pikes Peak. You can drive, hike, bike, or horseback through the rock formations! This Visitor & Nature Center and museum are the most visited attractions in the region!
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods
1805 N 30th St
238 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Park has 300' towering sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of Pikes Peak. You can drive, hike, bike, or horseback through the rock formations! This Visitor & Nature Center and museum are the most visited attractions in the region!
Cave of the Winds has a full day of inside and outside adventure for everyone! Perfect combination of relaxation, recreation, history and natural beauty!
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds Rd
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds has a full day of inside and outside adventure for everyone! Perfect combination of relaxation, recreation, history and natural beauty!
Wolf and wildlife sanctuary located in Divide, CO (10 minutes away) They offer tours to meet/feed the wolves and foxes.
149 locals recommend
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
4729 Twin Rocks Rd
149 locals recommend
Wolf and wildlife sanctuary located in Divide, CO (10 minutes away) They offer tours to meet/feed the wolves and foxes.
For all you thrill-seekers, Royal Gorge has one of the world's highest suspension bridges! Packed with amusement activities-- and fun for everyone! Only 1.5 hours away in Canon City makes this the perfect day trip.
46 locals recommend
Royal Gorge
46 locals recommend
For all you thrill-seekers, Royal Gorge has one of the world's highest suspension bridges! Packed with amusement activities-- and fun for everyone! Only 1.5 hours away in Canon City makes this the perfect day trip.
Hike up to this hidden gem. Bring your yoga mat and a picnic!
151 locals recommend
Hanging Lake
151 locals recommend
Hike up to this hidden gem. Bring your yoga mat and a picnic!
An interesting historical look at pikes peak. Follow the replica of Pikes Peak trail and click on the QR codes to see what the trail is like. There is also an amazing mural with a beautiful light show at night. Search AdAmAn Alley for more info.
AdAmAn Alley
An interesting historical look at pikes peak. Follow the replica of Pikes Peak trail and click on the QR codes to see what the trail is like. There is also an amazing mural with a beautiful light show at night. Search AdAmAn Alley for more info.
A beautiful academy located at the foot of the mountains. If you are in Colorado Springs it's worth a visit.
Air Force Academy
A beautiful academy located at the foot of the mountains. If you are in Colorado Springs it's worth a visit.
They have an excellent e-bike tour of Garden of the God's. We highly recommend them.
Amp'd Adventures
1805 N 30th St
They have an excellent e-bike tour of Garden of the God's. We highly recommend them.

Local Hiking

“Moderate” level hike with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. My go-to 5 mile hike. Great workout!
23 locals recommend
Lovell Gulch Trailhead
2400 Rampart Range Rd
23 locals recommend
“Moderate” level hike with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. My go-to 5 mile hike. Great workout!
Red Rocks trail is 7 minutes away on Highway 67.
Red Rocks View
Red Rocks View
Red Rocks trail is 7 minutes away on Highway 67.
Rainbow falls is a short drive to Cascade about halfway to Colorado Springs. This trail has a small series of waterfalls and picnic tables!
40 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls
U.S. 24
40 locals recommend
Rainbow falls is a short drive to Cascade about halfway to Colorado Springs. This trail has a small series of waterfalls and picnic tables!
Pancake Rocks and Horse thief Falls Trail is a 12.5 mile "moderate" hike located near Divide, Colorado.
9 locals recommend
Pancake Rocks Trail
Pancake Rocks Trail
9 locals recommend
Pancake Rocks and Horse thief Falls Trail is a 12.5 mile "moderate" hike located near Divide, Colorado.
Just up the road on Rampart Range! Even the drive is majestic! This is considered an "easy" trail and roughly 15 miles around the entire lake.
63 locals recommend
Rampart Reservoir
63 locals recommend
Just up the road on Rampart Range! Even the drive is majestic! This is considered an "easy" trail and roughly 15 miles around the entire lake.
Ya feel like climbing a mile straight up into the clouds? Well this is the spot to do it! Famous athletes train here and it's pretty intense but doable if you go slow and take lots of breaks! Definitely something to check off the bucket-list. Located in Manitou Springs. From Woodland Park, head East towards Colorado Springs.
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The Incline
228 locals recommend
Ya feel like climbing a mile straight up into the clouds? Well this is the spot to do it! Famous athletes train here and it's pretty intense but doable if you go slow and take lots of breaks! Definitely something to check off the bucket-list. Located in Manitou Springs. From Woodland Park, head East towards Colorado Springs.

Food scene

The BEST smothered green chili breakfast burrito!
48 locals recommend
Joanie's Deli
110 E Midland Ave
48 locals recommend
The BEST smothered green chili breakfast burrito!
My local favorite Mexican spot with amazing views!
50 locals recommend
Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant Woodland Park #1
420 W Midland Ave
50 locals recommend
My local favorite Mexican spot with amazing views!
Mexican food is delicious!! Located nearby Manitou Springs!
51 locals recommend
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado Ave
51 locals recommend
Mexican food is delicious!! Located nearby Manitou Springs!
Within walking distance! Located at the entrance of the Peak View Tiny Home Park. Make a reservation! The BEST Cobb salad for lunch. Amazing date night spot!
60 locals recommend
Swiss Chalet Restaurant
19263 US-24
60 locals recommend
Within walking distance! Located at the entrance of the Peak View Tiny Home Park. Make a reservation! The BEST Cobb salad for lunch. Amazing date night spot!
You’ll never find another McDonald’s with a better view.
McDonald's
524 US-24
You’ll never find another McDonald’s with a better view.
Try the pulled pork sandwich!
46 locals recommend
Peak View BBQ & Taproom
1139 US-24
46 locals recommend
Try the pulled pork sandwich!
A romantic oasis less than 10 minutes away!
86 locals recommend
The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24
86 locals recommend
A romantic oasis less than 10 minutes away!
MUST do in Breck!!!
92 locals recommend
Crepes A La Cart
307 S Main St
92 locals recommend
MUST do in Breck!!!
Chefs from the Broadmoor but more affordable! The food is to die for! 5 stars plus the waterfall view makes this a very memorable experience!
8 locals recommend
Restaurant 1858
1045 Lower Gold Camp Road
8 locals recommend
Chefs from the Broadmoor but more affordable! The food is to die for! 5 stars plus the waterfall view makes this a very memorable experience!
Fancy spot for a date night and right next to the movie theater!
46 locals recommend
Carmen
609 W Midland Ave
46 locals recommend
Fancy spot for a date night and right next to the movie theater!
Terrific sushi!
64 locals recommend
Fusion Japan
765 Gold Hill Pl S
64 locals recommend
Terrific sushi!
Great burger place next to the penny arcade in Manitou Springs.
6 locals recommend
Border Burger Bar
934 Manitou Ave
6 locals recommend
Great burger place next to the penny arcade in Manitou Springs.
A unique restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs.
243 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
101 N Tejon St
243 locals recommend
A unique restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs.
Fresh food, big portions and excellent service. If you are in the city give it a shot.
Munchies 719
Fresh food, big portions and excellent service. If you are in the city give it a shot.
If you like food tours you'll enjoy this one. Enjoy some good food and interesting history of Colorado Springs. To find them in Colorado Springs just search for "Rocky Mountain Food Tours".
Steamboat Springs Food Tours
If you like food tours you'll enjoy this one. Enjoy some good food and interesting history of Colorado Springs. To find them in Colorado Springs just search for "Rocky Mountain Food Tours".
Sandwich shop in Woodland Park. They have excellent sandwiches for both breakfast and lunch. The Southwestern and the Colorado are two of our favorites. They also have an excellent selection of coffee and other drinks.
61 locals recommend
CAFE LEO
320 W Midland Ave
61 locals recommend
Sandwich shop in Woodland Park. They have excellent sandwiches for both breakfast and lunch. The Southwestern and the Colorado are two of our favorites. They also have an excellent selection of coffee and other drinks.
Woodland Park. Small menu but amazing flavors. Chef came from a 5 star restaurant in Seattle and brought amazing recipes with him.
Red Diamond Gastro Pub
Woodland Park. Small menu but amazing flavors. Chef came from a 5 star restaurant in Seattle and brought amazing recipes with him.

Adult Activities

Beautiful and scenic 30 minute drive for some gambling fun in Cripple Creek!
19 locals recommend
Bronco Billy's Casino
233 E Bennett Ave
19 locals recommend
Beautiful and scenic 30 minute drive for some gambling fun in Cripple Creek!
Outdoor seating with a breathtaking view.
64 locals recommend
BierWerks
121 E Midland Ave
64 locals recommend
Outdoor seating with a breathtaking view.
Our local bar with karaoke nights!
30 locals recommend
Historic Ute Inn
204 W Midland Ave
30 locals recommend
Our local bar with karaoke nights!
5 minutes East on Highway 24! Our local “biker bar” with surprisingly good food!
20 locals recommend
Crystola Roadhouse
20918 US-24
20 locals recommend
5 minutes East on Highway 24! Our local “biker bar” with surprisingly good food!
Free tubing spot in Lake George at Happy Meadows Campground!
9 locals recommend
Happy Meadows Campground
County Road 112
9 locals recommend
Free tubing spot in Lake George at Happy Meadows Campground!
ATV Rentals & Tours located at the park entrance!
17 locals recommend
Great Outdoors Adventures
19251 E US24
17 locals recommend
ATV Rentals & Tours located at the park entrance!

Skiing

Small quaint ski resort less than 2 hours away!
145 locals recommend
Monarch Mountain
123 N F St
145 locals recommend
Small quaint ski resort less than 2 hours away!
Much like Aspen and Vail, Breckenridge is a town that is known for its skiing, stunning mountain scenery, and endless recreation. Breck is lined with hundreds of restaurants, shops, and saloons. 1 hour 40 minutes-- perfect day trip!
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill Rd
612 locals recommend
Much like Aspen and Vail, Breckenridge is a town that is known for its skiing, stunning mountain scenery, and endless recreation. Breck is lined with hundreds of restaurants, shops, and saloons. 1 hour 40 minutes-- perfect day trip!

Fishing

The large reservoir is ideal for boating, fishing, and ice skating, while the trails offer 5 miles of terrain for hikers and bikers to explore.
Lake George Reservoir
The large reservoir is ideal for boating, fishing, and ice skating, while the trails offer 5 miles of terrain for hikers and bikers to explore.
Eleven Mile State Park is centered around a beautiful alpine lake in Central Colorado. World-class fly fishing!
94 locals recommend
Eleven Mile State Park
4229 Co Rd 92
94 locals recommend
Eleven Mile State Park is centered around a beautiful alpine lake in Central Colorado. World-class fly fishing!
Hot spot for fly-fishing!
Cheeseman Canyon Flyfishing
24675 Co Rd 126
Hot spot for fly-fishing!