Guidebook
Food scene
Have a larger diner on Bijou St & Nevada re-opening soon! Great breakfast burritos (featured on the Food Network) & Green Chili! Property owners favorite breakfast!
60 locals recommend
King's Chef Diner
131 E Bijou StHave a larger diner on Bijou St & Nevada re-opening soon! Great breakfast burritos (featured on the Food Network) & Green Chili! Property owners favorite breakfast!
Panino's Westside
1721 S 8th StRasta Pasta
405 N Tejon StMother Muff’s Kitchen and Spirits
2432 W Colorado AveHas breakfast too!
Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado AveSlice420
2501 W Colorado AveLa Casita Mexican Grill
306 S 8th StQuick, fast, cheap & good breakfast burritos
The British Pantry and Tea Room
2403 W Colorado AveLa Baguette
2417 W Colorado AveLocal French favorite for breakfast, brunch & lunch!
Urban Egg
28B S Tejon StWe love the urban breakfasts!
Walking distance from the AirBNB. Local favorite, old drive-in, been around forever.
9 locals recommend
Cy's Drive-In Restaurant
1833 W Uintah StWalking distance from the AirBNB. Local favorite, old drive-in, been around forever.
Front Range Barbeque
2330 W Colorado AveLocal Favorite BBQ- featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives
Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveLocal favorite! Billiards tables!
Total unique spot! Bar decor and bar itself imported from Ireland. Firefighters from around the nation and locals love this place! Fun fact: property owner met on a blind date in “The Snug” at this place!
Try out the Jack Quinn’s Running Club- free 5k every Tuesday night through downtown Colorado Springs!... followed by $3.50 pints!
76 locals recommend
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon StTotal unique spot! Bar decor and bar itself imported from Ireland. Firefighters from around the nation and locals love this place! Fun fact: property owner met on a blind date in “The Snug” at this place!
Try out the Jack Quinn’s Running Club- free 5k every Tuesday night through downtown Colorado Springs!... followed by $3.50 pints!
COATI
514 S Tejon StRotating restaurants, modern look, brewery. Relatively new!
Not in the nicest part of town but they have crazy donuts! Local favorite 100%
31 locals recommend
Amy's Donuts
2704 E Fountain BlvdNot in the nicest part of town but they have crazy donuts! Local favorite 100%
“OPA!” Best Greek and one of COS local favorite dinner spots. Free Ouzo shot at the end of your meal- be sure to ask for it! Secret menu: Gyro Sandwich
73 locals recommend
Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado Ave“OPA!” Best Greek and one of COS local favorite dinner spots. Free Ouzo shot at the end of your meal- be sure to ask for it! Secret menu: Gyro Sandwich
Paravicini's Italian Bistro
2802 W Colorado AveOur #1 local Italian restaurant.
We love to walk Helen Hunt Falls and stop here for lunch afterwards.
36 locals recommend
Sacred Ground Cafe
1801 Cheyenne BlvdWe love to walk Helen Hunt Falls and stop here for lunch afterwards.
Lucky Dumpling
26 S Wahsatch AveCompeted on Top Chef, this is Brother Luck’s newest restaurant.
Cucuru Gallery Cafe
2332 Colorado AveEspecially if they have a local jazz band- go.
Our favorite pizza. We do their combo- small pizza w/ salad and a drink. Even if it’s not on the menu- they have it so ask :)
10 locals recommend
Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - University Village Colorado Springs
5214 N Nevada AveOur favorite pizza. We do their combo- small pizza w/ salad and a drink. Even if it’s not on the menu- they have it so ask :)
Denver Biscuit Company - Colorado Springs
528 S Tejon StFrozen Gold
80 E Moreno AveShuga's
702 S Cascade Avehidden gem- I take all of my family & friends that visit here.
Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore StTypically a long wait it’s so popular
Massive portions. Long time local favorite for basic breakfast. Amazing green chili, and a version that will burn your face off too if you dare!
21 locals recommend
Western Omelette
16 S Walnut StMassive portions. Long time local favorite for basic breakfast. Amazing green chili, and a version that will burn your face off too if you dare!
Unique and dare I say “hippie” coffee and food. Open 24hours but closed Saturdays. A favorite for locals in Manitou Springs!
32 locals recommend
The Maté Factor Café
966 Manitou AveUnique and dare I say “hippie” coffee and food. Open 24hours but closed Saturdays. A favorite for locals in Manitou Springs!
Owned by ex-NFL star Justin Armor. Fusion Mexican food and great margaritas at your fingertips.
72 locals recommend
Crystal Park Cantina
178 Crystal Park RdOwned by ex-NFL star Justin Armor. Fusion Mexican food and great margaritas at your fingertips.
3 restaurants located in the old train depot! Watch trains roll by as you eat. 3 different restaurants- Brakemans Burgers, Sandwich Depot, & Track 10 Urban Kitchen.
6 locals recommend
Brakeman’s Burgers
10 South Sierra Madre Street3 restaurants located in the old train depot! Watch trains roll by as you eat. 3 different restaurants- Brakemans Burgers, Sandwich Depot, & Track 10 Urban Kitchen.
Popular bread bakery- has pastries, sandwiches and pizza (summertime only on certain days) too! Line typically to the parking lot it’s so popular with locals but line moves quickly!
19 locals recommend
Nightingale Bread
2727 N Cascade AvePopular bread bakery- has pastries, sandwiches and pizza (summertime only on certain days) too! Line typically to the parking lot it’s so popular with locals but line moves quickly!
*NEW LOCATION IN OLD COLORADO CITY!* Old school arcade games, carnival food, & a bar!
33 locals recommend
Supernova Bar and Arcade
111 E Boulder St*NEW LOCATION IN OLD COLORADO CITY!* Old school arcade games, carnival food, & a bar!
While we have an In-N-Out in town, Drifters has been a local favorite that competes with In-N-Out… and many will say Drifters is better. Closed Sundays!
8 locals recommend
Drifter's Hamburgers
4455 Mark Dabling BlvdWhile we have an In-N-Out in town, Drifters has been a local favorite that competes with In-N-Out… and many will say Drifters is better. Closed Sundays!
Has an awesome large patio next to the creek. Can get busy, especially on weekends.
51 locals recommend
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveHas an awesome large patio next to the creek. Can get busy, especially on weekends.
Garden of the Gods Market and Cafe
616 S Tejon StCy's Drive-In Restaurant
1833 W Uintah StOld school car hop less than one block away!
Sightseeing
Brand new museum! Dine in their modern restaurant- FLAME
150 locals recommend
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StBrand new museum! Dine in their modern restaurant- FLAME
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveA hike that is sure to kick your butt! A local favorite hiking spot in Manitou Springs! Be sure to Google parking instructions and it’s history!! You can do it!!!
228 locals recommend
The Incline
The InclineA hike that is sure to kick your butt! A local favorite hiking spot in Manitou Springs! Be sure to Google parking instructions and it’s history!! You can do it!!!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdGarden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdVarious bars & high-end restaurants. Historic, beautiful! Go have a look! You won’t be disappointed!
164 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Golf Club
1 Lake AveVarious bars & high-end restaurants. Historic, beautiful! Go have a look! You won’t be disappointed!
Helen Hunt Falls
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon RoadEasy hike- beautiful & kid friendly.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High StEasy hiking- family friendly
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
215 S Tejon StChihuly glass exhibit & rotating art!
145 locals recommend
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
30 W Dale StChihuly glass exhibit & rotating art!
ProRodeo Hall of Fame
103 Pro Rodeo DrAsk Giddy, who is at the front desk 90% of the time, about the spirits that roam the castle, and Emma Crawford! Enjoy their tea room and gardens!
63 locals recommend
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill AveAsk Giddy, who is at the front desk 90% of the time, about the spirits that roam the castle, and Emma Crawford! Enjoy their tea room and gardens!
Soak in the Natural Mineral waters of Manitou Springs for total relaxation!
71 locals recommend
SunWater Spa
514 El Paso BlvdSoak in the Natural Mineral waters of Manitou Springs for total relaxation!
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
3105 Gateway RdFree active farm and nature walk!
Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center
4425 Arrowswest DrQuick museum of the history of Old Colorado City (OCC)
15 locals recommend
Old Colorado City History Center
1 S 24th StQuick museum of the history of Old Colorado City (OCC)
Brand new Weidner Field! Go see a game or event and be sure to walk/drive by it at night time!
12 locals recommend
Switchbacks Stadium
Brand new Weidner Field! Go see a game or event and be sure to walk/drive by it at night time!
Rail Yard Gaming + Gastropub
3030 N Nevada AveWorth the cost and just a shortish drive through some beautiful, mountainous areas. Eat lunch on-board!! I prefer this over the Pikes Peak Cog Railway
98 locals recommend
Royal Gorge Route Railroad station
South 3rd StreetWorth the cost and just a shortish drive through some beautiful, mountainous areas. Eat lunch on-board!! I prefer this over the Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Churches
A drive but a favorite church. Has multiple smaller locations nearby! Visit their website see other locations!
New Life Church
11025 Voyager PkwyA drive but a favorite church. Has multiple smaller locations nearby! Visit their website see other locations!
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
2030 W Colorado AveFitness
Hot Asana Yoga Studio
1020 East Jefferson StreetWilson Ranch Pool
2335 Allegheny DrRun by the YMCA! Can purchase day passes
A drive but indoor wave pool, slide, lazy lagoon.
6 locals recommend
Cottonwood Creek Family Center YMCA
3920 Dublin BlvdA drive but indoor wave pool, slide, lazy lagoon.
Try out the Jack Quinn’s Running Club- free 5k every Tuesday night through downtown Colorado Springs!... followed by $3.50 pints!
76 locals recommend
Jack Quinn's Irish Pub and Restaurant
21 S Tejon StTry out the Jack Quinn’s Running Club- free 5k every Tuesday night through downtown Colorado Springs!... followed by $3.50 pints!
Monument Valley Pool
City advice
Getting around
Watch out for Manitou Springs Police
Manitou Springs police department is known for getting anybody and everybody, for everything. Drive the speed limit, pay for your parking!
Don't miss
Old Colorado City’s Farmers Market
at Bancroft Park! Saturdays June thru October 7 AM - 1 PM
Ways to save
All shopping bags cost 10¢ each here!
I supply ones for you hanging by the slider door!