Guidebook for Colorado Springs
Parks & Nature
*FREE* and open to the public. Rated #1 park in the USA. Explore Colorado Springs' paradise in one magical stop. Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. https://www.gardenofgods.com
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa Rd*FREE* and open to the public. Rated #1 park in the USA. Explore Colorado Springs' paradise in one magical stop. Garden of the Gods Park is a registered National Natural Landmark. Imagine dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. https://www.gardenofgods.com
*FREE* Open public Trails. Red Rock Canyon is open from dawn until dusk. Dogs, bicycles, and horses are allowed on most trails.
430 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
3550 W High St*FREE* Open public Trails. Red Rock Canyon is open from dawn until dusk. Dogs, bicycles, and horses are allowed on most trails.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a privately owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s
339 locals recommend
The Broadmoor Seven Falls
1045 Lower Gold Camp RdThe Broadmoor Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a privately owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s
*FREE* Palmer Park is a regional park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located at 3650 Maizeland Road, the park is several miles northeast of the downtown area. Elevation Outdoors Magazine named it Best Urban Park in its Best of Rockies
176 locals recommend
Palmer Park
3344-3376 Paseo Rd*FREE* Palmer Park is a regional park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located at 3650 Maizeland Road, the park is several miles northeast of the downtown area. Elevation Outdoors Magazine named it Best Urban Park in its Best of Rockies
*FREE* Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.
16 locals recommend
Ute Valley Park Entrance
1645 Vindicator Dr*FREE* Hiking & biking trails snake through this park that spans a hogback ridge & offers scenic views.
*FREE* Blodgett Peak is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Colorado Springs, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September.
21 locals recommend
Blodgett Peak Open Space
3786 W Woodmen Rd*FREE* Blodgett Peak is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Colorado Springs, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September.
*FREE* Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views
53 locals recommend
Pulpit Rock Park
1005 Garlock Ln*FREE* Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views
*FREE* Intimate community park featuring a contemporary water fountain sculpture at its center with amazing view of Pikes Peak
43 locals recommend
America the Beautiful Park Fantasy Playground
126 Cimino Dr*FREE* Intimate community park featuring a contemporary water fountain sculpture at its center with amazing view of Pikes Peak
*FREE* public Park in heart of downtown Colorado springs featuring uncle wilburs fountain with water spouts to run through to beat the summer heat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v02zVk_Myg
20 locals recommend
Acacia Park
115 E Platte Ave*FREE* public Park in heart of downtown Colorado springs featuring uncle wilburs fountain with water spouts to run through to beat the summer heat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v02zVk_Myg
*FREE* If you are looking for the nearest neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, tennis court and baseball diamond
Westmoor Park
*FREE* If you are looking for the nearest neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, tennis court and baseball diamond
Arts & Culture
*FREE* Most days, unless an historic society event is in progress, rock ledge is free to explore. The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods: American Indian area in 1775; 1860’s Galloway Homestead; 1880’s Chambers Home and Ranch; 1907 Edwardian Country Estate. https://rockledgeranch.com
41 locals recommend
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
3105 Gateway Rd*FREE* Most days, unless an historic society event is in progress, rock ledge is free to explore. The Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods: American Indian area in 1775; 1860’s Galloway Homestead; 1880’s Chambers Home and Ranch; 1907 Edwardian Country Estate. https://rockledgeranch.com
Miramont Castle is a museum located in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The Castle was originally built in 1895 as a private home for Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a French-born Catholic priest.
63 locals recommend
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill AveMiramont Castle is a museum located in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The Castle was originally built in 1895 as a private home for Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a French-born Catholic priest.
Sightseeing
America's Mountain. Pikes peak highway
Pikes Peak is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Colorado. The views from the summit inspired the words to America the Beautiful. Now that's high praise!
More than a half million people reach the summit every year. In fact, Pikes Peak is the most visited mountain summit in North America.
With an altitude of 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak forms a maginificent visual backdrop for Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Fort Carson, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, Cripple Creek and many other regional cities and attractions. https://www.pikespeak.us.com/index.html
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
America's Mountain. Pikes peak highway
Pikes Peak is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Colorado. The views from the summit inspired the words to America the Beautiful. Now that's high praise!
More than a half million people reach the summit every year. In fact, Pikes Peak is the most visited mountain summit in North America.
With an altitude of 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak forms a maginificent visual backdrop for Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Fort Carson, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, Cripple Creek and many other regional cities and attractions. https://www.pikespeak.us.com/index.html
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, also known as Will Rogers Shrine, is a commemorative tower and chapel on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is named for Will Rogers, the American humorist, who died in a plane crash in Alaska in 1935 during construction of the shrine. It is also a tomb for the remains of Spencer Penrose – who built many of the city's prominent properties, including the neighboring Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and The Broadmoor resort – and his wife Julie. Completed by Penrose in 1937, the shrine is a 100 feet (30 m), five story observation tower that overlooks The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, and Garden of the Gods.
36 locals recommend
Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdWill Rogers Shrine of the Sun, also known as Will Rogers Shrine, is a commemorative tower and chapel on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is named for Will Rogers, the American humorist, who died in a plane crash in Alaska in 1935 during construction of the shrine. It is also a tomb for the remains of Spencer Penrose – who built many of the city's prominent properties, including the neighboring Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and The Broadmoor resort – and his wife Julie. Completed by Penrose in 1937, the shrine is a 100 feet (30 m), five story observation tower that overlooks The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, and Garden of the Gods.
English Tudor-style castle built by General William Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. Reserve your spot for Castle tours or Teas
40 locals recommend
Glen Eyrie Castle
English Tudor-style castle built by General William Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. Reserve your spot for Castle tours or Teas
Miramont Castle Museum
9 Capitol Hill AveUnusual Victorian Mansion and Tea room
Food Scene
100% Colorado Proud beef burgers have been taken to the Denver Burger Battle five years in a row, and have won several awards in both the People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice categories at the renowned competition. The Sin City is amazing
17 locals recommend
Crave Real Burgers- Colorado Springs
7465 N Academy Blvd100% Colorado Proud beef burgers have been taken to the Denver Burger Battle five years in a row, and have won several awards in both the People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice categories at the renowned competition. The Sin City is amazing
Kenny has been known for decades as having the best gringo green chili in Colorado Springs. Originally the owner of the Yukon Tavern, he has since "retired" and runs the Grill at Latigo on the northeast edge of Colorado Springs. Open Thursday-Saturday for dinner and bar. Sat and Sunday breakfast and lunch
The Grill at Latigo
13710 Halleluiah TrailKenny has been known for decades as having the best gringo green chili in Colorado Springs. Originally the owner of the Yukon Tavern, he has since "retired" and runs the Grill at Latigo on the northeast edge of Colorado Springs. Open Thursday-Saturday for dinner and bar. Sat and Sunday breakfast and lunch
Burger & bun options with choose-your-own toppings go with fries & frozen custard in funky digs. Repeat winner in best of the springs annual community reviews
146 locals recommend
The Skirted Heifer
204 N Tejon StBurger & bun options with choose-your-own toppings go with fries & frozen custard in funky digs. Repeat winner in best of the springs annual community reviews
Greek eats including gluten-free choices presented in a cheery space with a deck & mountain views.
73 locals recommend
Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
2616 Colorado AveGreek eats including gluten-free choices presented in a cheery space with a deck & mountain views.
The factory typically produces approximately 300 chocolate candies and other confectionery products, using proprietary recipes developed primarily by its master candy maker. These products include many varieties of clusters, caramels, creams, meltaways, truffles and molded chocolates. Individual stores prepare a variety of caramel and candy apples, fudge, chocolate items and confections in full view of the customer using traditional cooking utensils such as copper kettles on gas-fired stoves and marble slab cooling tables.
22 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
2431 Colorado AveThe factory typically produces approximately 300 chocolate candies and other confectionery products, using proprietary recipes developed primarily by its master candy maker. These products include many varieties of clusters, caramels, creams, meltaways, truffles and molded chocolates. Individual stores prepare a variety of caramel and candy apples, fudge, chocolate items and confections in full view of the customer using traditional cooking utensils such as copper kettles on gas-fired stoves and marble slab cooling tables.
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Cascade, Colorado, The Wines of Colorado is an unheralded, romantic oasis and an easy 15 minute drive from downtown Colorado Springs. True to its name, the restaurant, tasting room, retail wine sales and gift shop, all do a brisk sip-and-sup business, but while oenophiles can be found sniffing their way around the tasting room, epicureans retire to the wood planked deck or Creekside dining area to feast on towering sandwiches and burgers, including the very popular buffalo wine burger, a juice-dribbling, hand formed patty sky scraped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, and roasted green chilis. Shielded from the sun by wispy willow trees and aromatic
86 locals recommend
The Wines of Colorado
8045 US-24Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Cascade, Colorado, The Wines of Colorado is an unheralded, romantic oasis and an easy 15 minute drive from downtown Colorado Springs. True to its name, the restaurant, tasting room, retail wine sales and gift shop, all do a brisk sip-and-sup business, but while oenophiles can be found sniffing their way around the tasting room, epicureans retire to the wood planked deck or Creekside dining area to feast on towering sandwiches and burgers, including the very popular buffalo wine burger, a juice-dribbling, hand formed patty sky scraped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, and roasted green chilis. Shielded from the sun by wispy willow trees and aromatic
Coal Mine Dragon Restaurant
1720 W Uintah StFavorite Chinese Food. Delivery available
Over Easy features local, organic ingredients in an award-winning breakfast
85 locals recommend
Urban Egg a daytime eatery
5925 Dublin BlvdOver Easy features local, organic ingredients in an award-winning breakfast
Voted BEST BREAKFAST in Colorado Springs for over 20 years!! A longtime diner with a homey interior offering
breakfast classics, sandwiches, salads & more.
41 locals recommend
Omelette Parlor
900 E Fillmore StVoted BEST BREAKFAST in Colorado Springs for over 20 years!! A longtime diner with a homey interior offering
breakfast classics, sandwiches, salads & more.
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor offering unique homemade flavors, plus hot dogs, shakes, cakes and an outdoor patio
21 locals recommend
Colorado City Creamery
2602 Colorado AveOld Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor offering unique homemade flavors, plus hot dogs, shakes, cakes and an outdoor patio
Down-home American Cooking in a comfortable hunting lodge style space with fireplace and full bar
13 locals recommend
Mason Jar
2925 W Colorado AveDown-home American Cooking in a comfortable hunting lodge style space with fireplace and full bar
Longtime family owned Mexican Cantina offering old style favorites in a vibrant woody setting
51 locals recommend
Amanda's Fonda
3625 Colorado AveLongtime family owned Mexican Cantina offering old style favorites in a vibrant woody setting
Typical Mexican dishes and giant margaritas served in landmark adobe built in 1903
55 locals recommend
The Loop
965 Manitou AveTypical Mexican dishes and giant margaritas served in landmark adobe built in 1903
Historic Stagecoach Inn offers steaks, burgers, chicken and seafood. Creek-side Patio. Fireplace Dining
7 locals recommend
PJ's Stagecoach Inn
702 Manitou AveHistoric Stagecoach Inn offers steaks, burgers, chicken and seafood. Creek-side Patio. Fireplace Dining
Victorian English Country Manor Estate. Fine Dining. World class cuisine. Winner of top 50 romantic restaurants in the U.S.
7 locals recommend
Briarhurst Manor Estate
404 Manitou AveVictorian English Country Manor Estate. Fine Dining. World class cuisine. Winner of top 50 romantic restaurants in the U.S.
Drinks & Nightlife
Named after the two tamed Elk who were a staple of Old Colorado City in the 1900s. Old-school tavern featuring hearty comfort eats such as elk chili, plus karaoke & Bingo nights.
49 locals recommend
Thunder and Buttons II
2415 W Colorado AveNamed after the two tamed Elk who were a staple of Old Colorado City in the 1900s. Old-school tavern featuring hearty comfort eats such as elk chili, plus karaoke & Bingo nights.
Buffalo Burgers! The Keg Lounge has been a family friendly bar and grill specializing in grilled burgers, chicken, and steaks. COME AND ENJOY THE HOSPITALITY & FOOD.
24 locals recommend
Keg Lounge
730 Manitou AveBuffalo Burgers! The Keg Lounge has been a family friendly bar and grill specializing in grilled burgers, chicken, and steaks. COME AND ENJOY THE HOSPITALITY & FOOD.
Serves up early morning cocktails and late night breakfast. Opens early and stays open late. Live music on the weekends
74 locals recommend
Mother Muff’s Kitchen and Spirits
2432 W Colorado AveServes up early morning cocktails and late night breakfast. Opens early and stays open late. Live music on the weekends
Essentials
Safeway
3275 W Colorado AveNearest grocery store
King Soopers
6030 Stetson Hills BlvdNearby grocery store shopping center
Sunshine Coin Laundry
1931 W Uintah StCoin laundry nearby
Old Colorado City Coin Laundry
Nearby Laundromat
Entertainment & Activities
Welcome to America’s only mountain zoo! Named 4th-Best Zoo in North America by USAToday’s 10Best! Hand-feed giraffes and budgies, experience animals up-close, and witness a view like no other! We’re open 365 days a year, so whether you’re planning your first Colorado Springs vacation or returning to experience more of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, we’re happy to have you
569 locals recommend
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RdWelcome to America’s only mountain zoo! Named 4th-Best Zoo in North America by USAToday’s 10Best! Hand-feed giraffes and budgies, experience animals up-close, and witness a view like no other! We’re open 365 days a year, so whether you’re planning your first Colorado Springs vacation or returning to experience more of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, we’re happy to have you
Santa's Workshop, North Pole, Colorado, is a small Christmas themed amusement park near Colorado Springs. Not as large as your big city amusement parks but is plenty of fun for all ages and budget friendly. Set in the foothills of pikes peak surrounded by beauty and nature.
184 locals recommend
North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop
5050 Pikes Peak HwySanta's Workshop, North Pole, Colorado, is a small Christmas themed amusement park near Colorado Springs. Not as large as your big city amusement parks but is plenty of fun for all ages and budget friendly. Set in the foothills of pikes peak surrounded by beauty and nature.
Enjoy an unforgettable Colorado adventure into a 500-million-year-old underground world with rides. https://caveofthewinds.com/
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdEnjoy an unforgettable Colorado adventure into a 500-million-year-old underground world with rides. https://caveofthewinds.com/
Explore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs. https://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/
288 locals recommend
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RdExplore the fascinating architecture of the ancient Anasazi and browse through two museums featuring cultural displays all overlooking the historic town of Manitou Springs. https://www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com/
While most games are no longer a penny, this is one of our favorite places to take a couple rolls of quarters and play. There are some weird vintage games and one for a nickel you stand on for foot massage which feels really weird! Some newer games too along with classics like ski ball. The Penny Arcade is a great attraction in Manitou Springs where you can play hundreds of old arcade games like pinball. Walk down memory lane with old arcade games in Manitou Springs.
166 locals recommend
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
930 Manitou AveWhile most games are no longer a penny, this is one of our favorite places to take a couple rolls of quarters and play. There are some weird vintage games and one for a nickel you stand on for foot massage which feels really weird! Some newer games too along with classics like ski ball. The Penny Arcade is a great attraction in Manitou Springs where you can play hundreds of old arcade games like pinball. Walk down memory lane with old arcade games in Manitou Springs.
Want to catch a movie. The Big D theatre is amazing huge screen digital experience
10 locals recommend
AMC Chapel Hills 13
1710 Briargate BlvdWant to catch a movie. The Big D theatre is amazing huge screen digital experience
Want to catch a movie? This theatre features the luxury recliners and reserved seating
50 locals recommend
Cinemark Tinseltown USA and XD
1545 E Cheyenne Mountain BlvdWant to catch a movie? This theatre features the luxury recliners and reserved seating
Colorado Springs original movie theatre. Opened as the Peak Theatre in 1935. Peak Three Theater offers an alternative to the mega-plex/mall movie experience with a full bar serving liquor, draft beer and wines by the glass. Kimball's is a first run movie theater showing the very best of current independent and foreign film (with an occasional blockbuster). We are located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak & Tejon. Kimball's has been voted best theater for 15 years by both the readers of the Colorado Springs Independent and the Gazette. Come see why! Kimball's Peak Three Theater, where movies matter. http://kimballspeakthree.com/
56 locals recommend
Kimball's Peak Three Theater
115 E Pikes Peak AveColorado Springs original movie theatre. Opened as the Peak Theatre in 1935. Peak Three Theater offers an alternative to the mega-plex/mall movie experience with a full bar serving liquor, draft beer and wines by the glass. Kimball's is a first run movie theater showing the very best of current independent and foreign film (with an occasional blockbuster). We are located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak & Tejon. Kimball's has been voted best theater for 15 years by both the readers of the Colorado Springs Independent and the Gazette. Come see why! Kimball's Peak Three Theater, where movies matter. http://kimballspeakthree.com/
High-Speed Electric Indoor Kart Racing
Overdrive Raceway is Colorado’s premier go kart racing experience! Stop in for Arrive & Drive racing (no appointment required) at the country’s first two-story indoor electric go kart facility.
37 locals recommend
Overdrive Raceway
196 Spectrum LoopHigh-Speed Electric Indoor Kart Racing
Overdrive Raceway is Colorado’s premier go kart racing experience! Stop in for Arrive & Drive racing (no appointment required) at the country’s first two-story indoor electric go kart facility.
MY teenager's favorite! Check their website for session times - Colorado’s first and only OUTDOOR Laser Tag Adventure Park! Our Urban Adventure Battlefield is a located right in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, and takes up a whole city block, with 3 acres and 6 buildings for a combined indoor/outdoor urban feel just like the video games! Great for both men and women, ages 7 to 77 !! No experience is necessary – most of our Sessions have over 50% newbies! http://battlefieldcolorado.com/
12 locals recommend
Battlefield Colorado
4925-B List DriveMY teenager's favorite! Check their website for session times - Colorado’s first and only OUTDOOR Laser Tag Adventure Park! Our Urban Adventure Battlefield is a located right in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, and takes up a whole city block, with 3 acres and 6 buildings for a combined indoor/outdoor urban feel just like the video games! Great for both men and women, ages 7 to 77 !! No experience is necessary – most of our Sessions have over 50% newbies! http://battlefieldcolorado.com/